# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001049502
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-038565
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-038565.hdr.sgml**: 20260205

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-038565

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 18

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260204

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260205

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260205

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MKS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001049502
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 042277512
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-23621
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26600679

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 TECH DRIVE
- **CITY:** ANDOVER
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01810
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 978-645-5500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2 TECH DRIVE
- **CITY:** ANDOVER
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 01810

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MKS INSTRUMENTS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19971112

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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): February 4, 2026

## MKS INC.

#### (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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| **Massachusetts** | **000-23621** | **04-2277512** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| **2 Tech Drive** | | |
| **Andover, Massachusetts** |  | **01810** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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#### Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 978 645-5500

#### Not Applicable

#### (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

#### Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange<br>on which registered** |
| Common Stock, no par value | MKSI | Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 1.01** | **Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**  |

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*Notes Offering* 

On February 4, 2026, MKS Inc. (the "Company") completed its previously announced private offering (the "Offering") of €1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 (the "Notes"). The Notes were sold in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The Company used the net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand, to prepay approximately $1.3 billion of the Company's existing $2.2 billion senior secured U.S. dollar tranche B term loan (the "Existing USD Tranche B Term Loan" and such prepayment, the "USD Tranche B Term Loan Prepayment").

*Indenture and the Notes* 

On February 4, 2026, the Company and the Guarantors entered into an indenture (the "Indenture") with respect to the Notes with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee").

<u>Interest and Maturity</u> 

Under the Indenture, the Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.250% per annum, with interest payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2026. The Notes will mature on February 15, 2034, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms.

<u>Guarantees</u> 

The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and severally, by the Company's existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's senior credit facilities or are required to become guarantors under certain circumstances and subject to certain exceptions (the "Guarantors").

<u>Ranking</u> 

The Notes and the guarantees are general senior unsecured obligations of the Company and the Guarantors. The Notes and guarantees will be:

• *pari passu* in right of payment with any of the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness (including the Company's senior credit facilities);

• effectively subordinated to the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future secured indebtedness (including the Company's senior credit facilities) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness;

• senior in right of payment to any of the Company's and the Guarantors' future subordinated indebtedness;

• structurally senior to any existing and future indebtedness of the Company's that is not guaranteed by the Guarantors (including the Company's convertible notes due 2030); and

• structurally subordinated to any existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company's and the Guarantors' subsidiaries that are not and do not become Guarantors.

<u>Optional Redemption</u> 

At any time prior to February 15, 2029, the Company may redeem the Notes in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

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At any time and from time to time on or after February 15, 2029, the Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Notes at a redemption price equal to the percentage of principal amount set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on February 15 of the year indicated below:

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| **Year** | **Percentage** |
| 2029 | 102.125% |
| 2030 | 101.0625% |
|  2031 and thereafter | 100.000% |

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At any time and from time to time prior to February 15, 2029, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes using the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 104.250%.

In the event of certain developments affecting taxation, the Company may elect to redeem all, but not less than all, of the Notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control triggering event (as defined in the Indenture), each holder of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.

<u>Certain Covenants</u> 

The Indenture contains customary terms and covenants that limit the ability of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) to, among other things, (i) incur liens, (ii) provide guarantees and (iii) consolidate, merge or sell or otherwise dispose of substantially all their assets.

<u>Events of Default</u> 

The Indenture also provides for customary events of default. Upon certain events of default that are occurring and continuing, either the Trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes may declare the principal of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, on, all the Notes to be due and payable. In the event of certain insolvency and bankruptcy related events of default specified in the Indenture, the principal of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, on, all the Notes shall automatically become due and payable.

The above description of the Indenture, the Notes and the guarantees is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Indenture and the Form of Global Note, which are filed as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

*Credit Facilities Amendment and Refinancing* 

On February 4, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the "Sixth Amendment"), which amends the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022, by and among the Company, the lender and letter of credit issuers party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPM") and J.P. Morgan SE, as administrative agent, and JPM, as collateral agent (as amended from time to time, including by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated October 3, 2023, by the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated January 22, 2024, by the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated February 13, 2024, by the Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated July 23, 2024, by the Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated January 24, 2025, and by the Sixth Amendment, the "Credit Agreement"). The Sixth Amendment, among other changes, (i) refinanced (a) the Existing USD Tranche B Term Loan with a new $914 million senior secured U.S. dollar tranche B term loan (the "New USD Tranche B Term Loan" and, together with the Existing USD Tranche B Term Loan, the

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"USD Tranche B Term Loan"), (b) the Company's existing €587 million senior secured euro tranche B term loan (the "Existing Euro Tranche B Term Loan") with a new €587 million senior secured euro tranche B term loan (the "New Euro Tranche B Term Loan" and, together with the Existing Euro Tranche B Term Loan, the "Euro Tranche B Term Loan" and the USD Tranche B Term Loan together with the Euro Tranche B Term Loan, the "Term Loan Facility") and (c) the Company's $675 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Existing Revolving Credit Facility") with a new $1.0 billion senior secured revolving credit facility (the "New Revolving Credit Facility" and, together with the Existing Revolving Credit Facility, the "Revolving Credit Facility"), (ii) decreased the applicable margin for the USD Tranche B Term Loan from 2.00% to 1.75% with respect to SOFR borrowings and from 1.00% to 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings, (iii) decreased the applicable margin for the Euro Tranche B Term Loan from 2.50% to 2.00%, (iv) decreased the applicable margin under the Revolving Credit Facility from 2.50% to 1.75% with respect to SOFR borrowings and from 1.50% to 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings, (v) eliminated the credit spread adjustment applicable to SOFR borrowings of the Revolving Credit Facility, (vi) extended the maturity of the Term Loan Facility to the seventh anniversary of the Effective Date and (vii) extended the maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility to the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date. In connection with the execution of the Sixth Amendment, the Company paid customary fees and expenses to JPM and the other lead arrangers.

In addition, concurrently with the effectiveness of the Sixth Amendment, the Company made the USD Tranche B Term Loan Prepayment, reducing the principal amount of the USD Tranche B Term Loan from $2.2 billion to $914 million.

The foregoing description of the Sixth Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Sixth Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 2.03** | **Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.**  |

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The information set forth in Item 1.01 under the headings "Indenture and the Notes" and "Credit Facilities Amendment and Refinancing" is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

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| **Item 7.01** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.**  |

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On February 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the Offering and the execution of the Sixth Amendment. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth in such filing.

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| **Item 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.**  |

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(d) Exhibits:

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| **Exhibit<br>No.** | **Description** |
| 4.1 | [Indenture, dated February 4, 2026, by and among MKS Inc., the guarantors listed therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee](d39268dex41.htm) |
| 4.2 | [Form of Global Note (Included within Exhibit 4.1)](d39268dex41.htm) |
| 10.1 | [Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2026, by and among MKS Inc., as parent borrower, the other loan parties party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan SE, as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as collateral agent, and each lender and letter of credit issuer party thereto](d39268dex101.htm) |
| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated February 4, 2026, of MKS Inc.](d39268dex991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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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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| Date: February 5, 2026 | MKS Inc. | MKS Inc. |
|  | By: | /s/ Kathleen F. Burke |
|  | Name: | Kathleen F. Burke |
|  | Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 4.1

**Exhibit 4.1** 

***Execution Version***

MKS INC.,

as Issuer,

THE GUARANTORS NAMED PARTY HERETO

and

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Trustee

INDENTURE

February 4, 2026

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS** 

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| ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE | ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE | 1 |
| Section 1.01 | Definitions | 1 |
| Section 1.02 | Other Definitions | 34 |
| Section 1.03 | Rules of Construction | 35 |
| ARTICLE 2 THE NOTES | ARTICLE 2 THE NOTES | 37 |
| Section 2.01 | Form and Dating | 37 |
| Section 2.02 | Execution and Authentication | 38 |
| Section 2.03 | Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent | 38 |
| Section 2.04 | Paying Agent to Hold Money | 39 |
| Section 2.05 | Holder Lists | 39 |
| Section 2.06 | Transfer and Exchange | 39 |
| Section 2.07 | Replacement Notes | 48 |
| Section 2.08 | Outstanding Notes | 49 |
| Section 2.09 | Acts by Holders | 49 |
| Section 2.10 | Cancellation | 49 |
| Section 2.11 | Defaulted Interest | 50 |
| Section 2.12 | Additional Amounts | 50 |
| Section 2.13 | Currency Indemnity and Calculation of Euro-Denominated Restrictions | 52 |
| ARTICLE 3 REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT | ARTICLE 3 REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT | 53 |
| Section 3.01 | Notices to Trustee | 53 |
| Section 3.02 | Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased | 53 |
| Section 3.03 | Notice of Redemption | 53 |
| Section 3.04 | Effect of Notice of Redemption | 54 |
| Section 3.05 | Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price | 55 |
| Section 3.06 | Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part | 55 |
| Section 3.07 | Mandatory Redemption or Sinking Fund | 55 |
| Section 3.08 | Optional Redemption | 55 |
| Section 3.09 | Redemption for Taxation Reasons | 56 |
| Section 3.10 | Open Market Purchases | 57 |
| ARTICLE 4 COVENANTS | ARTICLE 4 COVENANTS | 57 |
| Section 4.01 | Payment of Notes | 57 |
| Section 4.02 | Reports | 58 |
| Section 4.03 | Compliance Certificates | 59 |
| Section 4.04 | [Reserved] | 59 |
| Section 4.05 | Suspension of Covenants on Achievement of Investment Grade Status | 59 |
| Section 4.06 | [Reserved] | 60 |
| Section 4.07 | [Reserved] | 60 |
| Section 4.08 | [Reserved] | 60 |
| Section 4.09 | [Reserved] | 60 |
| Section 4.10 | [Reserved] | 60 |
| Section 4.11 | Limitation on Liens | 60 |
| Section 4.12 | Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries | 61 |
| Section 4.13 | Change of Control | 61 |
| Section 4.14 | Limitation on Guarantees | 63 |
| Section 4.15 | Certain Calculations | 63 |
| Section 4.16 | Limited Condition Transactions | 64 |

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| ARTICLE 5 SUCCESSORS | ARTICLE 5 SUCCESSORS | 65 |
| Section 5.01 | Merger and Consolidation | 65 |
| ARTICLE 6 DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES | ARTICLE 6 DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES | 67 |
| Section 6.01 | Events of Default | 67 |
| Section 6.02 | Acceleration | 69 |
| Section 6.03 | Other Remedies | 70 |
| Section 6.04 | Waiver of Past Defaults | 70 |
| Section 6.05 | Control | 70 |
| Section 6.06 | Limitation on Suits | 70 |
| Section 6.07 | Rights of Holders to Receive Payment | 71 |
| Section 6.08 | Collection Suit by Trustee | 71 |
| Section 6.09 | Trustee May File Proofs of Claim | 71 |
| Section 6.10 | Priorities | 71 |
| Section 6.11 | Undertaking for Costs | 72 |
| Section 6.12 | Stay, Extension and Usury Laws | 72 |
| Section 6.13 | Enforcement by Holders | 72 |
| Section 6.14 | Restoration of Rights and Remedies | 72 |
| ARTICLE 7 THE TRUSTEE | ARTICLE 7 THE TRUSTEE | 72 |
| Section 7.01 | Duties of Trustee | 72 |
| Section 7.02 | Rights of Trustee | 73 |
| Section 7.03 | Individual Rights of Trustee and Agents | 76 |
| Section 7.04 | Trustee's Disclaimer | 76 |
| Section 7.05 | Notice of Defaults | 76 |
| Section 7.06 | Compensation and Indemnity | 76 |
| Section 7.07 | Replacement of Trustee | 77 |
| Section 7.08 | Successor Trustee or Agent by Merger, Etc. | 78 |
| Section 7.09 | Eligibility; Disqualification | 78 |
| ARTICLE 8 LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE | ARTICLE 8 LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE | 78 |
| Section 8.01 | Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance | 78 |
| Section 8.02 | Legal Defeasance and Discharge | 78 |
| Section 8.03 | Covenant Defeasance | 79 |
| Section 8.04 | Conditions to Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance | 79 |
| Section 8.05 | Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions | 80 |
| Section 8.06 | Repayment to the Issuer | 80 |
| Section 8.07 | Reinstatement | 80 |
| ARTICLE 9 AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER | ARTICLE 9 AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER | 80 |
| Section 9.01 | Without Consent of Holders | 80 |
| Section 9.02 | With Consent of Holders | 81 |
| Section 9.03 | Amendments to be in Supplemental Indenture | 83 |
| Section 9.04 | Revocation and Effect of Consents | 83 |
| Section 9.05 | Notation on or Exchange of Notes | 83 |
| Section 9.06 | Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc. | 83 |
| ARTICLE 10 SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE | ARTICLE 10 SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE | 83 |
| Section 10.01 | Satisfaction and Discharge | 83 |
| Section 10.02 | Application of Trust Money | 84 |

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| ARTICLE 11 GUARANTEES | ARTICLE 11 GUARANTEES | 85 |
| Section 11.01 | Guarantees | 85 |
| Section 11.02 | Limitation on Liability | 86 |
| Section 11.03 | Additional Guarantor Limitations | 86 |
| Section 11.04 | Successors and Assigns | 86 |
| Section 11.05 | No Waiver | 86 |
| Section 11.06 | Modification | 86 |
| Section 11.07 | Execution of Supplemental Indenture for Future Guarantors | 86 |
| Section 11.08 | No Notation Required | 87 |
| Section 11.09 | Release of Note Guarantees | 87 |
| ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS | ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS | 88 |
| Section 12.01 | Notices | 88 |
| Section 12.02 | Communications | 89 |
| Section 12.03 | Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent | 89 |
| Section 12.04 | Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion | 90 |
| Section 12.05 | Rules by Trustee | 90 |
| Section 12.06 | No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders | 90 |
| Section 12.07 | Governing Law | 90 |
| Section 12.08 | No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements | 90 |
| Section 12.09 | Successors | 90 |
| Section 12.10 | Severability | 90 |
| Section 12.11 | Counterpart Originals | 91 |
| Section 12.12 | **Table of Contents**, Headings, etc. | 91 |
| Section 12.13 | Submission to Jurisdiction | 91 |
| Section 12.14 | Power of Attorney | 91 |
| Section 12.15 | Prescription | 91 |
| Section 12.16 | USA Patriot Act | 92 |
| EXHIBIT A | EXHIBIT A | A-1 |
| EXHIBIT B FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER | EXHIBIT B FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER | B-1 |
| EXHIBIT C FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE | EXHIBIT C FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE | C-1 |
| EXHIBIT D FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE | EXHIBIT D FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE | 1 |

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INDENTURE (this "*Indenture*"), dated as of February 4, 2026, among MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, as issuer (the "*Issuer*"), the Guarantors (as defined herein) listed on the signature pages hereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "*Trustee*").

Each party agrees as follows for the benefit of each other and for the other parties and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) of the Issuer's (a) 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034 issued on the date hereof (the "*Initial Notes*") and (b) any Additional Notes (as defined herein) that are actually issued.

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Section 1.01 *Definitions.*

"*144A Global Note*" means a Global Note that will be issued in an initial amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, initially resold in reliance on Rule 144A, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto, and that has the "Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto, issued in accordance with Section 2.01 and Section 2.06.

"*Accounting Change*" means a modification of the accounting policies of the Issuer and/or any Restricted Subsidiary that has a material, in the good faith determination of the Issuer, impact on the method of calculation of financial ratios or terms in this Indenture. 

"*Additional Escrow Amount*" means an amount equal to (a) all interest that could accrue on any Escrow Debt from and including the date of issuance thereof to and including the date of any potential mandatory redemption to occur if the proceeds of such Escrow Debt are not released from the applicable Escrow Account, plus (b) the amount of any original issue discount on such Escrow Debt, plus (c) all fees and expenses that are incurred in connection with the issuance of such Escrow Debt and all fees, expenses or other amounts payable in connection with any redemption of such Escrow Debt. 

"*Additional Notes*" means any additional Notes issued from time to time under this Indenture in accordance with the terms hereof, including Sections 2.01 and 2.02.

"*Affiliate*" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "*control*" (including, with correlative meanings, the terms "*controlling*," "*controlled by*" and "*under common control with*"), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise.

"*Agent*" means any Registrar, co-Registrar, Transfer Agent, Paying Agent or additional paying agent.

"*Applicable Premium*" means the greater of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) 1.0% of the principal amount of such Note, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) on any redemption date, the excess (to the extent positive) of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the present value at such redemption date of (a) the redemption price of such Note at February 15,
2029 (such redemption price (expressed in percentage of principal amount) being set forth in the table under Section 3.08(c) excluding accrued but unpaid interest, if any)), plus (b) all required interest payments due on such Note to and
including such date set forth in clause (a) (excluding accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to (but excluding) the redemption date), computed upon the redemption date using a discount rate equal to the Bund Rate at such redemption date plus 50
basis points; over

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the outstanding principal amount of such Note;

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in each case, as calculated by the Issuer or on behalf of the Issuer by such Person as the Issuer shall designate. The Trustee shall have no duty to calculate or verify the calculations of the Applicable Premium.

"*Applicable Procedures*" means, with respect to any payment, tender, redemption, transfer or exchange of or for beneficial interests in any Global Note, the rules and procedures of the Depositary, the Common Depositary, Euroclear and Clearstream, with respect thereto that apply to such matter.

"*Authority*" means The International Stock Exchange Authority Limited.

"*Bankruptcy Law*" means the laws of any applicable jurisdiction validly accepting jurisdiction in respect of bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, winding up, liquidation or relief of debtors in respect of such Person.

"*Board of Directors*" means as to any Person, the board of directors, board of managers, sole member or managing member or other governing body of such Person, or if such Person is owned or managed by a single entity or has a general partner, the board of directors, board of managers, sole member or managing member or other governing body of such entity or general partner, or in each case, any duly authorized committee thereof, and the term "directors" means members of the Board of Directors. Whenever any provision requires any action or determination to be made by, or any approval of, a Board of Directors, such action, determination or approval shall be deemed to have been taken or made if approved by a majority of the directors on any such Board of Directors (whether or not such action or approval is taken as part of a formal board meeting or as a formal board approval). Unless the context requires otherwise, Board of Directors means the Board of Directors of the Issuer.

"*Book-Entry Interest*" means a beneficial interest in a Global Note held by or through a Participant.

"*Bund Rate*" as selected by the Issuer, means the yield to maturity at the time of computation of direct obligations of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bunds or Bundesanleihen) with a constant maturity as officially compiled and published in the most recent financial statistics that have become publicly available at least two Business Days (but not more than five Business Days) prior to the redemption date (or, if such financial statistics are not so published or available, any publicly available source of similar market data selected in good faith by the Issuer) most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to February 15, 2029; provided, however, that if the period from the redemption date to February 15, 2029 is not equal to the constant maturity of a direct obligation of the Federal Republic of Germany for which a weekly average yield is given, the Bund Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of direct obligations of the Federal Republic of Germany for which such yields are given, except that if the period from such redemption date to February 15, 2029 is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded direct obligations of the Federal Republic of Germany adjusted to a constant maturity of one year shall be used; and provided, further, that in no case shall the Bund Rate be less than zero.

"*Business Day*" means, any day which is not a Legal Holiday. When the performance of any covenant, duty or obligation is stated to be due or performance required on a day which is not a Business Day, the date of such performance shall extend to the immediately succeeding Business Day.

"*Capital Stock*" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of a corporation or a company, corporate stock or share capital;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or
other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general
or limited); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and
losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person (it being understood and agreed, for the avoidance of doubt, that "cash-settled phantom appreciation programs" in connection with
employee benefits that do not require a dividend or distribution shall not constitute Capital Stock).

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"*Capitalized Lease Obligations*" means at the time any determination thereof is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of any lease that would at such time be required to be capitalized and reflected as a finance lease on a balance sheet (excluding the footnotes thereto) in accordance with GAAP (subject to, for the avoidance of doubt, to the third paragraph set forth under Section 4.15(c)).

"*Cash Equivalents*" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Dollars, Euros, Sterling, the national currency of any participating member state of the European Union (as it
is constituted on the Issue Date) and other currencies held by the Issuer or any Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) securities issued or directly guaranteed or insured by the government of the United States, the United Kingdom
or any country that is a member of the European Union (as it is constituted on the Issue Date) or any agency or instrumentality thereof in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) money market deposits, certificates of deposit, time deposits and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of
two years or less from the date of acquisition, bankers' acceptances, in each case with maturities not exceeding two years, and overnight bank deposits, in each case with any commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $250 million
in the case of domestic banks or $100 million (or the Dollar equivalent thereof) in the case of foreign banks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) repurchase obligations for underlying securities of the types described in <u>clauses (2)</u> and <u>(3)</u> above and <u>clause (6)</u> below entered into with any financial institution or securities dealers of recognized national standing meeting the qualifications specified in <u>clause (3)</u> above;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) commercial paper or variable or fixed rate notes issued by a corporation or other Person (other than an
Affiliate of the Issuer) rated at least "A-2" or "P-2" or the equivalent thereof by Moody's or S&P (or reasonably equivalent ratings of
another internationally recognized ratings agency) and in each case maturing within two years after the date of acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) readily marketable direct obligations issued by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States of
America or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof having an rating equal to or higher than "Baa3" (or the equivalent) by Moody's and "BBB-" (or the equivalent) by S&P, or an equivalent rating by any
other Rating Agency, in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Indebtedness issued by Persons with a rating of "A" or higher from S&P or "A-2" or higher from Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency) in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of
acquisition, and marketable short-term money market and similar securities having a rating of at least "A-2" or "P-2" from either S&P or Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) investment funds investing at least 95% of their assets in investments of the types described in <u>clauses (1)</u> through <u>(7)</u> above and <u>(9)</u> and <u>(10)</u> below;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Investments with average maturities of 12 months or less from the date of acquisition in money market funds
rated "AAA" (or the equivalent thereof) or better by S&P or "Aaa3" (or the equivalent thereof) or better by Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) in the case of investments by any Non-U.S. Subsidiary or investments
made in a country outside the United States of America, other investments of comparable tenor and credit quality to those described in the foregoing <u>clauses (1)</u> through <u>(9)</u> customarily utilized in the countries where such Non-U.S. Subsidiary is located or in which such investment is made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) other short-term investments of a type analogous to the foregoing utilized by the Issuer and its Restricted
Subsidiaries; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) investments consistent with the Issuer's investment policy as in effect as of August 17, 2022.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cash Equivalents shall include amounts denominated in currencies other than those set forth in <u>clause (1)</u> above; <u>provided</u> that such amounts are converted into any currency listed in <u>clause (1)</u> as promptly as practicable and in any event within ten (10) Business Days following the receipt of such amounts.

For the avoidance of doubt, any items identified as Cash Equivalents under this definition will be deemed to be Cash Equivalents for all purposes under this Indenture regardless of the treatment of such items under GAAP.

"*Cash Management Agreement*" means any agreement or arrangement to provide Cash Management Services to any Restricted Subsidiary.

"*Cash Management Services*" means any of the following to the extent not constituting a line of credit (other than an overnight draft facility that is not in default); automated clearing house transactions, treasury and/or cash management services, including treasury, depository, overdraft, credit, purchasing or debit card, non-card e-payables services, electronic funds transfer, treasury management services (including controlled disbursement services, overdraft automatic clearing house fund transfer services, return items and interstate depository network services), other demand deposit or operating account relationships, foreign exchange facilities, merchant services and currency management services, supply chain and/or supplier financing services and any arrangements or services similar to the foregoing and/or otherwise in connection with cash management and deposit accounts.

"*Change of Control*" means (1) the acquisition of beneficial ownership by any Person or group (within the meaning of the Exchange Act and the rules of the SEC thereunder) of Equity Interests representing more than 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Issuer or (2) the sale, lease or transfer, in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, except in a transaction consummated in compliance with the covenant described under Section 5.01.

For purposes of this definition, (i) "beneficial ownership" shall be as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, (ii) the phrase Person or "group" is within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act, but excluding any employee benefit plan of such Person or "group" and its subsidiaries and any Person acting in its capacity as trustee, agent or other fiduciary or administrator of any such plan, (iii) a Person or group shall not be deemed to beneficially own Voting Stock subject to an equity or asset purchase agreement, merger agreement, option agreement, warrant agreement or similar agreement (or voting or option or similar agreement related thereto) until the consummation of the acquisition of Voting Stock in connection with the transactions contemplated by such agreement, (iv) a Person or group will not be deemed to beneficially own the Voting Stock of another Person as a result of its ownership of the Voting Stock or other securities of such other Person's parent entity (or related contractual rights) unless it owns 50% or more of the total voting power of the Voting Stock entitled to vote for the election of directors of such parent entity having a majority of the aggregate votes on the board of directors (or similar body) of such parent entity and (vi) the right to acquire Voting Stock or any veto or approval power in connection with the acquisition or disposition of Voting Stock or other action does not cause a Person to constitute a beneficial owner.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a parent company, passive holding company or special purpose acquisition vehicle or a Subsidiary thereof shall not be considered a Person or "group" and instead the ultimate equityholders of such parent company, passive holding company or special purpose acquisition vehicle (other than any other passive holding company or special purpose acquisition vehicle) shall be considered for purposes of the foregoing.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed to involve a Change of Control if (1) the Issuer becomes a direct or indirect wholly owned Subsidiary of a holding company and (2)(a) the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Stock of such holding company immediately following that transaction are substantially the same as the holders of the Issuer's Voting Stock immediately prior to that transaction or (b) immediately following that transaction no Person (other than a holding company satisfying the requirements of this sentence) is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of such holding company.

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"*Change of Control Triggering Event*" means the occurrence of both a Change of Control and a Ratings Event.

"*Clearstream*" means Clearstream Banking S.A., or any successor thereof.

"*Clearing System Business Day*" means Monday to Friday, inclusive, except December 25 and January 1.

"*Common Depositary*" means a depositary common to Euroclear and Clearstream, being initially U.S. Bank Europe DAC and thereafter any successor entity appointed as Common Depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture.

"*Code*" means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

"*Company Person*" means any future, current or former officer, director, manager, member, managing member, member of management, employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Issuer, any Subsidiary or any parent entity.

"*Consolidated EBITDA*" means, with respect to any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *increased*, in each case (other than with respect to <u>clause (k)</u>, <u>(l)</u> and <u>(n)</u> below) to the extent deducted (and not otherwise added back or excluded) in calculating such Consolidated Net Income (and without duplication), by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) expense for Taxes paid or accrued (including in respect of repatriated funds and any future taxes or other
levies which replace or are intended to be in lieu of such taxes and any penalties and interest related to such taxes or arising from tax examinations); *p lus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Consolidated Interest Expense; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) all depreciation and amortization charges and expenses, including amortization or expense recorded for upfront
payments related to any contract signing, signing bonus and incentive payments and deferred financing fees or costs; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the amount of any interest expense or reduction of Consolidated Net Income consisting of Subsidiary income
attributable to minority equity interests and non-controlling interests of third parties in any Restricted Subsidiary of such Person that is not a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of such Person (excluding
cash distributions in respect thereof); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the amount of board of directors, transaction and advisory fees (including termination fees) and related
indemnities, charges and expenses paid by or accrued by the Issuer; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) earn-out and contingent consideration obligations incurred in
connection with any acquisition or other Investment and paid or accrued during the applicable period, including any mark to market adjustments; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) all payments, charges, costs, expenses, accruals or reserves in connection with the rollover, acceleration or
payout of equity interests held by any future, present or former director, officer, employee, manager, consultant or independent contractor of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and all losses, charges and expenses related to payments
made to holders of options, cash-settled appreciation rights or other derivative equity interests in the common equity of such Person or any of its direct or indirect parents in connection with, or as a result
of, any distribution being made to equityholders of such Person or any of its direct or indirect parents, which payments are being made to compensate such holders as though they were equityholders at the time of, and entitled to share in, such
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) all non-cash losses, charges and expenses, including any write-offs or write-downs; <u>provided</u> that if any such non cash loss, charge or expense represents an accrual or reserve for potential cash items in any future four-fiscal quarter
period, (i) such Person may determine not to add back such non cash loss, charge or expense in the period for which Consolidated EBITDA is being calculated and (ii) to the extent such Person does decide to add back such non cash loss,
charge or expense, the cash payment in respect thereof in such future four-fiscal quarter period will be subtracted from Consolidated EBITDA for such future four-fiscal quarter period; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) all costs and expenses in connection with pre-opening and opening and
closure and/or consolidation of facilities; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) restructuring charges, accruals or reserves and business optimization expense, whether or not classified as
restructuring charges or expenses under GAAP, including any restructuring costs and integration costs incurred in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions and any other acquisitions, start-up costs (including entry into new market/channels and new service offerings), costs related to the closure, relocation, reconfiguration and/or consolidation of facilities and costs to relocate employees, integration and transaction costs, retention
charges, severance, contract termination costs, transaction, retention, recruiting, signing and similar bonuses and expenses, future lease commitments, systems establishment costs, systems, facilities or equipment conversion costs, excess pension
charges and consulting fees, expenses attributable to the implementation of costs savings initiatives, costs associated with tax projects/audits, expenses relating to any decommissioning or reconfiguration of fixed assets for alternative uses and
costs consisting of professional consulting or other fees relating to any of the foregoing; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Pro Forma Cost Savings; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate amount of Pro Forma Cost Savings pursuant to this <u>clause (k</u>), together with the aggregate amount of adjustments in the nature of cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies made pursuant to the definitions of "*Pro Forma Basis*,"
" *Pro Forma Compliance*" and "*Pro Forma Effect*," shall not exceed in the aggregate 30% of Consolidated EBITDA for any Test Period (prior to giving effect to the addback of such items pursuant to this <u>clause (k)</u> and such definitions); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) addbacks set forth in or of a type included in (i) any financial model or projections prepared by or on
behalf of the Issuer prior to August 17, 2022 and/or (ii) any quality of earnings report prepared by an accounting firm of national standing in connection with any Permitted Acquisition or any Investment; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) the amount of loss or discount on sale of receivables and related assets to the Receivables Subsidiary in
connection with a Receivables Financing; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) with respect to any joint venture of such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof that is not a Restricted
Subsidiary, an amount equal to (i) such Person's or such Restricted Subsidiary's proportionate share of the net income of such joint venture that is excluded from Consolidated Net Income as a result of <u>clause (i)</u> of the
proviso in the definition of "Consolidated Net Income" and (ii) the proportion of those items described in <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> above relating to such joint venture corresponding to such
Person's and the Restricted Subsidiaries' proportionate share of such joint venture's Consolidated Net Income (determined as if such joint venture were a Restricted Subsidiary) solely to the extent Consolidated Net Income was
reduced thereby; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) charges consisting of income attributable to minority interests and noncontrolling interests of third parties
in any non-wholly owned Restricted Subsidiary (excluding cash distributions in respect thereof); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) [reserved]; *plus* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) charges, costs and expenses incurred pursuant to action taken or required to be taken in connection with COVID-19 or similar pandemics;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *increased* or *decreased*, as applicable, to the extent deducted (and not otherwise added back or
excluded), or included (and not otherwise deducted), as applicable, in calculating such Consolidated Net Income (and in each case without duplication), by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) all pre-tax extraordinary, nonrecurring, infrequent, exceptional or
unusual gains, losses, income, expenses and charges in each case as determined in good faith by such Person, and in any event including all fees and all restructuring, severance, relocation, retention and completion bonuses or payments,
consolidation, integration or other similar charges and expenses, contract termination costs, system establishment charges, conversion costs, start-up or closure or transition costs, expenses related to any
reconstruction, decommissioning, recommissioning or reconfiguration of fixed assets for alternative uses, fees, expenses or charges relating to curtailments, settlements or modifications to pension and post-retirement employee benefit plans in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions or any acquisition or Investment, expenses associated with strategic initiatives, facilities shutdown and
opening costs, and any fees, expenses, charges or change in control payments related to the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions or any acquisition or Investment (including any transition-related expenses
(including retention or transaction-related bonuses or payments) incurred before, on or after August 17, 2022);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) all (i) Transaction Costs and other losses, charges and expenses relating to the Senior Credit Agreement
Transactions, (ii) any transaction fees, costs and expenses (including any transaction or retention bonus or similar payment and non-recurring costs to acquire equipment to the extent not capitalized in accordance with GAAP) incurred in
connection with any contemplated equity issuances, Investments, acquisitions, dispositions outside of the ordinary course of business, recapitalizations, mergers, amalgamations, option buyouts and the incurrence, modification, refinancing or
repayment of Indebtedness, non-competition agreement, issuance or repayment of debt, refinancing transaction or amendment or other modification of or waiver or consent relating to any debt instrument or any amendments, waivers or other modifications
under the agreements relating to such Indebtedness or similar transactions (in each case, whether or not consummated) (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the effects of expensing all transaction-related expenses in accordance with FASB
Accounting Standards Codification 805 and gains or losses associated with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 460), and (iii) without duplication of any of the foregoing, non-operating or non-recurring professional fees, costs and expenses for such period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) all pre-tax income, loss, expense or charge from abandoned, closed or
discontinued operations and any net after-tax gain or loss on the disposal of abandoned, closed or discontinued operations (and all related expenses) other than in the ordinary course of business (as
determined in good faith by such Person);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all pre-tax gain, loss, expense or charge attributable to dispositions
and asset sales, including the sale or other disposition of any Equity Interests of any Person, other than in the ordinary course of business (as determined in good faith by such Person);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) all pre-tax income, loss, expense or charge attributable to the early
extinguishment, conversion or cancellation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments (including deferred financing costs written off and premiums paid);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) all gains, losses, expenses or charges attributable to the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any currency translation or foreign currency transaction gains and losses related to changes in currency
exchange rates (including remeasurements of Indebtedness and any net loss or gain resulting from (i) Swap Contracts for currency exchange risk and (ii) intercompany Indebtedness);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles and changes as a result of the adoption or
modification of accounting policies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) the effects of purchase accounting, fair value accounting or recapitalization accounting adjustments (including
the effects of such adjustments pushed down to the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries) resulting from the application of purchase accounting, fair value accounting or recapitalization accounting (including in the inventory, property and
equipment, software, goodwill, intangible assets, in-process research and development, deferred revenue and debt line items), and the amortization, write-down or write-off of any amounts thereof, on a pre-tax basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) all non-cash impairment charges and asset write-ups, write-downs and write-offs, in each case pursuant to GAAP, and the amortization of intangibles arising from the application
of GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) all non-cash expenses realized in connection with or resulting from
equity or equity-linked compensation plans, employee benefit plans or agreements or post-employment benefit plans or agreements, or grants or sales of stock, stock
appreciation or similar rights, stock options, restricted stock, preferred stock, stock appreciation or other similar rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the payment of dividend equivalent rights to holders of equity-based incentive awards pursuant to any equity plan, stock option plan or any other employee benefit plan or agreement or post-employment benefit plan or agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) accruals and reserves for liabilities or expenses that are established or adjusted as a result of the Senior
Credit Agreement Transactions within 24 months of August 17, 2022;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) all amortization and write-offs of deferred financing fees, debt
issuance costs, commissions, fees and expenses, costs of surety bonds, charges owed with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities, and expensing of any bridge, commitment or other financing fees (including in
connection with a transaction undertaken but not completed);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) all discounts, commissions, fees and other charges (including interest expense) associated with any Receivables
Financing or Factoring Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) expenses and lost profits with respect to liability or casualty events or business interruption to the extent
covered by insurance and actually reimbursed, or, so long as such Person has made a determination that there exists reasonable evidence that such amount will in fact be reimbursed by the insurer, but only to the extent that such amount (i) has
not been denied by the applicable carrier in writing and (ii) is in fact reimbursed within 365 days of the date on which such liability was discovered or such casualty event or business interruption occurred (with a deduction for any amounts so
added back that are not reimbursed within such 365-day period); <u>provided</u> that any proceeds of such reimbursement when received will be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA to the extent
the expense or lost profit reimbursed was previously added back pursuant to this <u>clause (q)</u>;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) losses, charges and expenses that are covered by indemnification or other reimbursement provisions in
connection with any asset disposition to the extent actually reimbursed, or, so long as such Person has made a determination that a reasonable basis exists for indemnification or reimbursement, but only to the extent that such amount is in fact
indemnified or reimbursed within 365 days of such determination (with a deduction in the applicable future period for any amount so added back to the extent not so indemnified or reimbursed within such 365 days);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) non-cash charges or income relating to increases or decreases of
deferred tax asset valuation allowances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) cash dividends or returns of capital from Investments (such return of capital not reducing the ownership
interest in the underlying Investment), in each case received during such period, to the extent not otherwise included in Consolidated Net Income for that period or any prior period subsequent to August 17, 2022;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) any (i) severance or relocation costs or expenses, (ii) one-time non-cash compensation charges, (iii) the costs and expenses related to employment of terminated employees, or (iv) costs or expenses
realized in connection with or resulting from stock appreciation or similar rights, stock options or other rights of officers, directors and employees, in each case of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) any non-cash interest expense and non-cash interest income, in each case to the extent there is no associated cash disbursement or receipt, as the case may be, before the latest maturity date of any outstanding term loans under the Senior
Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *decreased* (without duplication and to the extent increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such
period) by (a) non-cash gains or income, excluding any non-cash gains that represent the reversal of any accrual of, or cash reserve for, anticipated cash charges
that were deducted (and not added back) in the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for any prior period ending after the Issue Date and (b) the amount of any minority interest income consisting of a Subsidiary loss attributable to minority
equity interest of third parties in any non-Wholly Owned Subsidiary (to the extent not deducted from Consolidated Net Income for such period);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) *increased* (with respect to losses) or *decreased* (with respect to gains) by, without duplication,
any net realized gains and losses relating to (a) amounts denominated in foreign currencies (including net realized gains and losses from exchange rate fluctuations on intercompany balances and balance sheet items, net of realized gains or
losses from related Swap Contracts (entered into in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice)) or (b) any other amounts denominated in or otherwise trued-up to provide similar
accounting as if it were denominated in foreign currencies; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) *increased* (with respect to losses) or *decreased* (with respect to gains) by, without duplication,
any gain or loss relating to Swap Contracts (excluding Swap Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice);

<u>provided</u> that the Issuer may, in its sole discretion, elect to not make any adjustment for any item pursuant to the foregoing <u>clauses (1)</u> through <u>(5)</u> above if any such item individually is less than $2 million in any fiscal quarter.

"*Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio*" means, on any date of determination, with respect to the Issuer and the Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded First Lien Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date) of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

"*Consolidated Funded First Lien Indebtedness*" means Consolidated Funded Indebtedness that is secured (x) by a Lien on the Collateral on an equivalent or higher priority basis (without regard to the control of remedies) with the Liens on the Collateral securing the Senior Credit Agreement or (y) by a Lien on any other asset of the Issuer or any Guarantor on a first-priority basis, including Capitalized Lease Obligations.

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"*Consolidated Funded Indebtedness*" means all Indebtedness of the type described in <u>clauses (a)(i)</u>, <u>(a)(ii)</u> (but excluding surety bonds, performance bonds or other similar instruments), <u>(a)(iv)</u> (but solely in respect of the amount of outstanding Indebtedness of the type described in <u>(a)(iv)</u> that is in excess of $5,000,000) and (b) (in respect of Indebtedness of the type described in <u>(a)(i)</u>, <u>(a)(ii)</u> (but excluding Indebtedness constituting surety bonds, performance bonds or other similar instruments) and <u>(a)(iv)</u> (but solely in respect of the amount of Indebtedness of the type described in <u>(a)(iv)</u> that is in excess of $5,000,000)) of the definition of "Indebtedness", of a Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, in an amount that would be reflected on a balance sheet prepared as of such date on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (but (x) excluding the effects of any discounting of Indebtedness resulting from the application of purchase accounting in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions or any acquisition and (y) any Indebtedness that is issued at a discount to its initial principal amount shall be calculated based on the entire stated principal amount thereof, without giving effect to any discounts or upfront payments), excluding obligations in respect of letters of credit, bank guarantees and guarantees on first demand, in each case, except to the extent of unreimbursed amounts thereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that obligations (i) under Swap Contracts, Cash Management Agreements, and any Receivables Financing or Factoring Transaction, (ii) in respect of Indebtedness owing to the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary and (iii) owed by Unrestricted Subsidiaries, do not constitute Consolidated Funded Indebtedness.

"*Consolidated Funded Senior Secured Indebtedness*" means Consolidated Funded Indebtedness that is secured by a Lien on the Collateral or any other asset of the Issuer or any Guarantor, and including Capitalized Lease Obligations; provided that such Consolidated Funded Indebtedness is not expressly subordinated pursuant to a written agreement in right of payment to the Senior Credit Agreement.

"*Consolidated Interest Expense*" means, with respect to any Person for any period, without duplication, the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the aggregate interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, calculated on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, to the extent such expense was deducted (and not added back) in computing Consolidated Net Income (including pay in kind interest payments, amortization of original issue discount, the interest component
of Capitalized Lease Obligations and net payments and receipts (if any) pursuant to interest rate Swap Contracts (other than in connection with the early termination thereof) but excluding any non-cash interest expense attributable to the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments, all amortization and write-offs of deferred financing fees, debt issuance costs, commissions, discounts, fees and expenses and expensing of any bridge, commitment or other financing fees, costs of surety bonds, charges owed with respect
to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities, all discounts, commissions, fees and other charges associated with any Receivables Financing or Factoring Transaction, and any expense resulting from the discounting of
Indebtedness in connection with the application of recapitalization or purchase accounting); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) consolidated capitalized interest of the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period,
whether paid or accrued; *less* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) interest income of the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period;

<u>provided</u> that in the case of any Person that became a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person after the commencement of such four-quarter period, the interest expense of such Person paid in cash prior to the date on which it became a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person will be disregarded. For purposes of this definition, interest on Capitalized Lease Obligations will be deemed to accrue at the interest rate reasonably determined by such Person to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligations in accordance with GAAP.

*"Consolidated Net Income*" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the aggregate of the net income (or loss) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, calculated on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP; <u>provided</u>, that: 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (a) the net income (or loss) with respect to any Person that is not the referent Person or a Restricted
Subsidiary of the referent Person or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting, will be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are paid in or converted into cash or that, as
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accounting officer of the referent Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the referent Person, could have been paid in or converted into cash with respect to such equity ownership to the referent Person or a Restricted Subsidiary thereof in respect of such period; and (b) without duplication, the net income (or loss) for such period will include any ordinary course dividends or distributions or other payments paid in cash (or converted into cash) with respect to such equity ownership received from any such Person during such period in excess of the amounts included in subclause (a) above; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the net income (or loss) of any Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the
Issuer or is merged into or consolidated with Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries or such Person's assets are acquired by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries shall be excluded (except to the extent required for any calculation of
Consolidated EBITDA on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with the last paragraph of the definition of "Pro Forma Basis").

"*Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio*" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded Senior Secured Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date) of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

"*Consolidated Total Assets*" means the total consolidated assets of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as shown on the most recent consolidated balance sheet of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, determined in accordance with GAAP.

"*Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio*" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date) of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

"*Contingent Obligations*" means, with respect to any Person, any obligation of such Person guaranteeing any leases, dividends or other obligations that do not constitute Indebtedness ("*primary obligations*") of any other Person (the "*primary obligor*") in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to advance or supply funds:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligations; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) to maintain the working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth
or solvency of the primary obligor; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to purchase property, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such
primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof.

For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, no Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction shall constitute a "Contingent Obligation."

"*Contractual Obligation*" means, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any agreement, loan agreement, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, instrument or other undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.

"*Controlled Foreign Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is a "controlled foreign corporation" within the meaning of Section 957 of the Code.

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"*Convertible Indebtedness*" means Indebtedness of the Issuer that is either (1) convertible into common stock of the Issuer (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) and/or cash (in an amount determined by reference to the price of such common stock) or (2) sold as units with call options, warrants or rights to purchase (or substantially equivalent derivative transactions) that are exercisable for common stock of the Issuer and/or cash (in an amount determined by reference to the price of such common stock).

*"Convertible Notes"* means the Issuer's 1.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030.

"*Credit Facility*" means (i) the Senior Credit Agreement and (ii) whether or not the Senior Credit Agreement remains outstanding, one or more (A) debt facilities, indentures or commercial paper facilities providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, notes, debentures, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, (B) debt securities, notes, mortgages, guarantees, collateral documents, indentures or other forms of debt financing (including convertible or exchangeable debt instruments or bank guarantees or bankers' acceptances), or (C) instruments or agreements evidencing any other Indebtedness, in each case, with the same or different borrower(s) or issuer(s) and, in each case, as amended, supplemented, modified, extended, restructured, renewed, refinanced, restated, increased, replaced or refunded in whole or in part from time to time and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or investor or group of lenders or investors.

"*Default*" means any event or condition that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default; *provided* that any Default that results solely from the taking of an action that would have been permitted but for the continuation of a previous Default will be deemed to be cured if such previous Default is cured prior to becoming an Event of Default.

"*Definitive Registered Note*" means a certificated Note registered in the name of the Holder thereof and issued in accordance with Section 2.06 hereof, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto except that such Note shall not bear the Global Note Legend and shall not have the "Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached hereto.

"*Depositary*" means, with respect to any Global Note, Euroclear and Clearstream or any successor entity appointed as Depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture.

"*Derivative Instrument*" with respect to a Person, means any contract, instrument or other right to receive payment or delivery of cash or other assets to which such Person or any Affiliate of such Person that is acting in concert with such Person in connection with such Person's investment in the Notes (other than a Screened Affiliate) is a party (whether or not requiring further performance by such Person), the value and/or cash flows of which (or any material portion thereof) are materially affected by the value and/or performance of the Notes and/or the creditworthiness of the Issuer and/or any one or more of the Guarantors (the "*Performance References*").

"*Disposition*" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition (whether in a single transaction or a series of related
transactions) of property or assets (including by way of a Sale and Leaseback Transaction) of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the issuance or sale of Equity Interests (other than preferred stock and Disqualified Stock of Restricted
Subsidiaries, directors' qualifying shares or shares or interests required to be held by foreign nationals or other third parties to the extent required by applicable law, or issuances by the Issuer of any Capital Stock) of any Restricted
Subsidiary (other than to the Issuer or another Restricted Subsidiary) (whether in a single transaction or a series of related transactions).

The term "*Dispose*" shall have a correlative meaning thereto.

"*Disqualified Stock*" means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interests of such Person that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is puttable, redeemable or exchangeable), in each case, at the option of the holder thereof or upon the happening of any event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than
(a) as a result of a change of control or asset sale; provided that in the event of a change of control any purchase requirement triggered thereby may not become operative until compliance with the covenant set forth under Section 4.13,
(b) solely for Equity Interests in such Person that do not constitute Disqualified Stock and cash in lieu of fractional shares of such Equity Interests and (c) any maturity resulting from the optional redemption by the issuer thereof);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) is convertible or exchangeable (either mandatorily or at the sole option of the holder thereof) for
Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part;

in each case prior to the date that is 91 days after the Stated Maturity of the Notes at the time of issuance of the respective Disqualified Stock; provided that only the portion of Equity Interests that so matures or is mandatorily redeemable, is so convertible or exchangeable or is so redeemable at the option of the holder thereof prior to such date shall be deemed to be Disqualified Stock; provided, further, that if such Equity Interests are issued to any employee or to any plan for the benefit of future, present or former employees, directors, officers, managers, members, partners, independent contractors or consultants of the Issuer or its Subsidiaries or by any such plan to such future, present or former employees, directors, officers, managers, members, partners, independent contractors or consultants, such Equity Interests shall not constitute Disqualified Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by the Issuer or its Subsidiaries in order to satisfy applicable statutory or regulatory obligations or as a result of such employee's termination, death or disability; provided, further, that any class of Equity Interests held by any Permitted Payee of the Issuer, any of its Subsidiaries, any parent entity or any other entity in which the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary has an investment and is designated in good faith as an "affiliate" by the Board of Directors of the Issuer, in each case pursuant to any stock subscription or shareholders' agreement, management equity plan or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or agreement, shall not constitute Disqualified Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by the Issuer or its Subsidiaries or any parent entity or in order to satisfy applicable statutory or regulatory obligations; provided, further, than any class of Equity Interests of such Person that by its terms authorizes such Person to satisfy its obligations thereunder by delivery of Equity Interests that are not Disqualified Stock shall not be deemed to be Disqualified Stock.

"*Dollars*" or "*$*" means the lawful currency of the United States of America.

"*EBITDA Grower Amount*" means Consolidated EBITDA for the most recently ended Test Period.

"*Equity Interests*" means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any Capital Stock that arises only by reason of the happening of a contingency that is outside of the control of the holder of such Capital Stock or any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Convertible Indebtedness of the Issuer unless and until actually converted or exchanged into such Capital Stock, Permitted Bond Hedge Transactions and Permitted Warrant Transactions entered into as a part of, or in connection with, an issuance of such Convertible Indebtedness)).

"*Equity Offering*" means (1) a sale of Capital Stock (other than through the issuance of Disqualified Stock) other than (a) offerings registered on Form S-8 (or any successor form) under the Securities Act or any similar offering in other jurisdictions or other securities of the Issuer and (b) issuances of Capital Stock to any Subsidiary of the Issuer or (2) a cash equity contribution to the Issuer.

"*Escrow Account*" means a deposit or securities account at a financial institution into which any Escrow Funds are deposited.

"*Escrow Debt*" means any Indebtedness of an Escrow Subsidiary (which may not be guaranteed or receive credit support from any Person other than an Escrow Subsidiary); <u>provided</u> that the net proceeds of such Indebtedness are deposited into an Escrow Account upon the issuance thereof.

"*Escrow Funds*" means the sum of (a) the net proceeds of any Escrow Debt, plus (b) the related Additional Escrow Amount, plus (c) so long as they are retained in an Escrow Account, any income, proceeds or products of the foregoing.

"*Escrow Release Effective Time*" has the meaning specified in the definition of the term "Escrow Subsidiary".

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"*Escrow Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that (a) shall have been identified to the Trustee promptly following its formation (and in any event prior to its incurrence of any Indebtedness) and (b) at no time shall contain any assets or liabilities other than any Escrow Debt, any Escrow Funds, any Escrow Accounts and such Subsidiary's rights and obligations under any documents related to the Escrow Debt. Until such time as the proceeds of such Escrow Debt have been released from escrow in accordance with the applicable escrow arrangements (the "*Escrow Release Effective Time*"), each relevant Escrow Subsidiary shall be deemed not to be a Subsidiary for any purpose of this Indenture and the other Note Documents; <u>provided</u> that as of and after the Escrow Release Effective Time, each relevant Escrow Subsidiary shall cease to be an Escrow Subsidiary and shall be a Subsidiary for all purposes of this Indenture and the other Note Documents and any Liens securing such Escrow Debt shall be required to be permitted pursuant to the covenant described under Section 4.11 or the definition of "Permitted Liens".

"*Euro*" or "*€*" means the single currency of participating member states of the economic and monetary union as contemplated in the Treaty on European Union.

"*Euroclear*" means Euroclear Bank SA/NV or any successor thereof.

"*European Government Obligations*" means any security denominated in Euro that is (1) a direct obligation of any country that is a member of the European Monetary Union and whose long-term debt is rated A1 or higher by Moody's or A+ or higher by S&P or the equivalent rating category of another Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization on the Issue Date, for the payment of which the full faith and credit of such country is pledged or (2) an obligation of a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of any such country the payment of which is unconditionally Guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by such country, which, in either case under the preceding clause (1) or (2), is not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof.

"*Exchange*" means The International Stock Exchange.

"*Exchange Act*" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, as amended.

"*Excluded Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary that is (1) an Unrestricted Subsidiary, (2) not wholly owned directly by the Issuer or one or more of its respective Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, (3) an Immaterial Subsidiary, (4) an Excluded Tax Subsidiary, (5) a Non-U.S. Subsidiary for which the providing of a guarantee would reasonably be expected to result in a violation or breach of, or conflict with, fiduciary duties of such Non-U.S. Subsidiary's officers, directors, or managers, (6) a Subsidiary that is prohibited by applicable law from guaranteeing the Notes, or which would require governmental (including regulatory) consent, approval, license or authorization to provide a guarantee unless, such consent, approval, license or authorization has been received, (7) a Subsidiary that is prohibited from guaranteeing the Notes by any Contractual Obligation in existence on the Issue Date (but not entered into in contemplation thereof) and for so long as any such Contractual Obligation exists (or, in the case of any newly acquired Subsidiary, in existence at the time of acquisition thereof but not entered into in contemplation thereof for so long as any such Contractual Obligation exists), (8) a Subsidiary with respect to which a guarantee by it of the Notes would result in material adverse tax consequences to the Issuer or one or more of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as reasonably determined by the Issuer, (9) any Receivables Subsidiary, (10) not-for-profit Subsidiaries, (11) captive insurance Subsidiaries and (12) any other Subsidiary with respect to which, in the reasonable judgment of the Issuer, the cost or other consequences (including any adverse tax consequences) of guaranteeing the Notes would be excessive in view of the benefits to be obtained by the Holders therefrom; provided that if a Subsidiary provides a Guarantee of the Notes and at the time of such execution, such Subsidiary is an entity described in clauses (1) through (4) or clauses (8) through (12) above, then it shall not constitute an "Excluded Subsidiary" as a result of being an entity described in such clauses(s) (unless released from its obligations as a "Guarantor" in accordance with the terms hereof and under such guarantee or supplemental indenture, including by virtue of later becoming an Excluded Subsidiary pursuant to a different clause of this definition); provided, further, that any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is an obligor or a guarantor under the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, in each case that is treated as an "obligation of a United States person" within the meaning of the Code Section 956 shall be deemed to not be an Excluded Subsidiary.

"*Excluded Tax Subsidiary*" means (1) any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, (2) any FSHCO or (3) any direct or indirect Subsidiary of a FSHCO or Controlled Foreign Subsidiary.

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"*Factoring Transaction*" means any transaction or series of transactions that may be entered into by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to which the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary may sell, convey, assign or otherwise transfer Receivables Assets (which may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred) to any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that any such Person that is a Subsidiary meets the qualifications in clauses (1) through (3) of the definition of "Receivables Subsidiary."

"*Fair Market Value*" means, with respect to any asset or property, the price that would be negotiated in an arm's-length, free market transaction, for cash, between a willing seller and a willing and able buyer, neither of whom is under undue pressure or compulsion to complete the transaction (as determined in good faith by the senior management or the Board of Directors of the Issuer, whose determination will be conclusive for all purposes under the Note Documents); <u>provided</u>, that with respect to any transaction in which the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as the case may be, obtains a letter or report from an Independent Financial Advisor stating that the price and/or compensation received in connection with such transaction is the fair market value for such asset or property, such report or letter will be conclusive evidence of the Fair Market Value for purposes of this Indenture.

"*Fitch*" means Fitch Ratings, Inc. or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"*FSHCO*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, in each case, which Subsidiary owns no material assets other than Capital Stock and/or indebtedness of one or more Controlled Foreign Subsidiaries or another FSHCO.

"GAAP" means, subject to Section 4.15, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect as of the date of determination thereof.

"*Global Note Legend*" means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(f)(2), which is required to be placed on all Global Notes issued under this Indenture.

"*Global Notes*" means, individually and collectively, each of the 144A Global Notes and the Regulation S Global Notes.

"*Governmental Authority*" means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, administrative tribunal, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government; including any applicable supranational bodies (such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

"*Guarantee*" means, as to any Person, without duplication, (1) any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person guaranteeing or having the economic effect of guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other monetary obligation payable or performable by another Person (the "*primary obligor*") in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and including any obligation of such Person, direct or indirect (a) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation, (b) to purchase or lease property, securities or services for the purpose of assuring the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of the payment or performance of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation, (c) to maintain working capital, equity capital or any other financial statement condition or liquidity or level of income or cash flow of the primary obligor so as to enable the primary obligor to pay such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation or (d) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any other manner the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of the payment or performance thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part), or (2) any Lien on any assets of such Person securing any Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of any other Person, whether or not such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation is assumed by such Person (or any right, contingent or otherwise, of any holder of such Indebtedness to obtain any such Lien); provided that the term "Guarantee" shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit, in either case in the ordinary course of business, or customary or reasonable indemnity obligations in effect on the Issue Date, or entered into in connection with any acquisition or Disposition of assets permitted under this Indenture (other than such obligations with respect to Indebtedness). The amount of any Guarantee shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof, in respect of which such Guarantee is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith. The term "Guarantee" as a verb has a corresponding meaning.

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"*Guarantor*" means any Person that Guarantees the Notes, until such Note Guarantee is released in accordance with the terms of this Indenture.

"*Holder*" means each Person in whose name the Notes are registered on the Registrar's books, which shall initially be the nominee of Euroclear and/or Clearstream, as applicable, except as otherwise provided in this Indenture.

"*Immaterial Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that, for any Test Period, does not have both (a) assets (when combined with the assets of all other Immaterial Subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany obligations) in excess of 5.0% of Consolidated Total Assets and (b) Consolidated EBITDA (when combined with the Consolidated EBITDA of all other Immaterial Subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany obligations) in excess of 5.0% of the Consolidated EBITDA of the Issuer and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period.

"*incur*" means issue, create, assume, enter into any Guarantee of, incur, issue, extend or otherwise become liable for; *provided*, however, that any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary (whether by merger, amalgamation, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) will be deemed to be incurred by such Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Subsidiary and the terms "*incurred*" and "*incurrence*" have meanings correlative to the foregoing and any Indebtedness pursuant to any revolving credit or similar facility shall only be "*incurred*" at the time any funds are borrowed thereunder; provided, further, that (1) with respect to any revolving credit facility secured by a Lien, the full amount of Indebtedness that may be borrowed thereunder may, at the Issuer's election, be deemed to be incurred at the time any revolving credit commitment thereunder is first extended or increased and will not be deemed to be incurred when such revolving credit facility is drawn upon and (2) if a Lien incurred by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is granted to secure Indebtedness that was previously unsecured, such Indebtedness will be deemed to be incurred as of the date such Indebtedness is secured.

"*Indebtedness*" means, with respect to any Person, without duplication:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the principal of any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) in respect of borrowed
money, (ii) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit or bankers' acceptances (or, without duplication, reimbursement agreements in respect thereof), (iii) representing the deferred and unpaid
purchase price of any property, (iv) in respect of Capitalized Lease Obligations or (v) representing any net obligations under Swap Contracts, in each case, if and to the extent that any of the foregoing Indebtedness (other than letters of
credit and Swap Contracts) would appear as a liability on a balance sheet (excluding the footnotes thereto) of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to the extent not otherwise included, any guarantee by such Person of the Indebtedness of another Person (other
than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to the extent not otherwise included, Indebtedness of another Person secured by a Lien on any asset owned by
such Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by such Person); provided, however, that the amount of such Indebtedness will be the lesser of: (x) the Fair Market Value of such asset on the date such Indebtedness was incurred or, at
the option of such Person, at such date of determination, and (y) the amount of such Indebtedness of such other Person.

Notwithstanding the above provisions, in no event shall the following constitute Indebtedness:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Contingent Obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) obligations under or in respect of Receivables Financings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any balance that constitutes a trade payable, accrued expense or similar obligation to a trade creditor, in
each case incurred in the ordinary course of business;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any license in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) intercompany liabilities that would be eliminated on the consolidated balance sheet of the Issuer and its
consolidated Subsidiaries (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, funded Indebtedness for borrowed money);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) prepaid or deferred revenue arising in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Cash Management Services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) any purchase price or other post-closing payment adjustments, including
royalties, earnouts, contingent payments or deferred payments of a similar nature incurred in connection with any acquisition or disposition by the Issuer or any of its consolidated Subsidiaries, in each case to which the counterparty may become
entitled; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, at the time of closing, the amount of any such payment is not determinable and, to the extent such payment thereafter becomes fixed and determined, the amount is paid in a timely manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) any obligations that would otherwise constitute Indebtedness, to the extent (i) of any funds that are
irrevocably deposited with the trustee or agent or otherwise for the benefit of the holders thereof and (ii) an irrevocable and unconditional notice of redemption, offer to purchase or notice of prepayment under the instrument governing such
indebtedness has been delivered, in each case, in connection with the redemption, tender, defeasance or other early payment of such indebtedness, either in whole or in part;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) for the avoidance of doubt, any obligations in respect of workers' compensation claims, early retirement
or termination obligations, payroll liabilities, deferred compensation, employee or director equity plans, pension fund obligations or contributions or similar claims, obligations or contributions or social security or wage taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) *Capital Stock* (other than Disqualified Stock and Preferred Stock);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) any Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii) indebtedness that constitutes "Indebtedness" merely by virtue of a pledge of an Investment (without
any accompanying guaranty) in an Unrestricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv) prepayments of deposits received from clients or customers in the ordinary course of business or consistent
with past practices; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv) obligations under any license, permit or other approval (or guarantees given in respect of such obligations)
incurred prior to the Issue Date or in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practices.

"*Independent Financial Advisor*" means an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm or consultant, in each case of nationally or internationally recognized standing that is, in the good faith determination of the Issuer, qualified to perform the task for which it has been engaged.

"*Indirect Participant*" means a Person who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through a Participant.

"*Initial Notes*" has the meaning assigned to it in the preamble to this Indenture.

"*Interest Payment Date*" means, with respect to a Note, February 15 and August 15 of each year to Stated Maturity, commencing August 15, 2026 (or on such other date specified in the certificate representing such Note).

"*Investment*" means, with respect to any Person, all investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the form of (1) loans (including guarantees of Indebtedness), (2) advances or capital contributions (excluding accounts receivable, credit card and debit card receivables, trade credit and advances or other payments made to customers, dealers, suppliers and distributors and payroll, commission, travel and similar

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advances to officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants and independent contractors made in the ordinary course of business), and (3) purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities issued by any such other Person. If the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary, or any Restricted Subsidiary issues any Equity Interests, in either case, such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Issuer, the Issuer shall be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or other disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of the Equity Interests of and all other Investments in such Restricted Subsidiary retained. In no event shall a guarantee of an operating lease of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary be deemed an Investment.

The amount of any Investment outstanding at any time shall be the original cost of such Investment (determined, in the case of any Investment made with assets of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary, based on the Fair Market Value of the assets invested and without taking into account subsequent increases or decreases in value), reduced by any dividend, distribution, interest payment, return of capital, repayment or other amount received in cash by the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary in respect of such Investment and shall be net of any Investment by such Person in the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary.

"*Investment Grade Status*" shall occur when the Notes receive two of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a rating of "BBB-" or higher from S&P;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a rating of "Baa3" or higher from Moody's; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a rating of "BBB-" or higher from Fitch;

or the equivalent of such rating by such rating organization or, if no rating of S&P, Moody's or Fitch then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any other Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization.

"*Issue Date*" means February 4, 2026.

"*joint venture*" means any joint venture or similar arrangement (in each case, regardless of legal formation), including but not limited to collaboration arrangements, profit sharing arrangements or other contractual arrangements.

"*laws*" means, collectively, all applicable international, foreign, federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"*Legal Holiday*" means a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City, New York, or, London, United Kingdom, or in the country or U.S. state in which the corporate trust office is located, or in the place of payment, are authorized or required by law to remain closed, or on which the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer system (the TARGET2 system), or any successor thereto, does not operate. If a payment date (including a Redemption Date, Change of Control Payment Date or other purchase date or repurchase date) is on a Legal Holiday, payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday and no interest shall accrue for the intervening period.

"*Lien*" means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, hypothecation, charge, security interest, preference, priority or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent or similar statutes) of any jurisdiction); <u>provided</u> that in no event shall an operating lease or an agreement to sell be deemed to constitute a Lien. For the avoidance of doubt, issuing or settling conversions of Convertible Indebtedness will not be deemed to constitute a Lien.

"*Long Derivative Instrument*" means a Derivative Instrument (i) the value of which generally increases, and/ or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally decrease, with positive changes to the Performance References and/or (ii) the value of which generally decreases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally increase, with negative changes to the Performance References.

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"*Material Adverse Effect*" means (a) a material adverse effect on the business, assets, property, liabilities (actual or contingent), financial condition or results of operations of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (b) a material adverse effect on the ability of the Issuer and Guarantors (taken as a whole) to perform their respective obligations under the Note Documents or (c) a material adverse effect on the rights and remedies of the Holders or the Trustee under the Note Documents (taken as a whole).

"*Material Intellectual Property*" shall mean all intellectual property of the Issuer and the Guarantors as of the Issue Date that is, individually or in the aggregate, material to the operation of the business of the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

"*Material Restricted Subsidiary*" means each Restricted Subsidiary which, as of the most recent Test Period of the Issuer, (i) contributed greater than 5.0% of Consolidated EBITDA for such period or (ii) contributed greater than 5.0% of Consolidated Total Assets as of such date.

"*Moody's*" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"*Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization*" means a "nationally recognized statistical rating organization" as such term is defined for purposes of Section 3(a)(62) of the Exchange Act.

"*Net Short*" means, with respect to a Holder or a beneficial owner of any Notes, as of a date of determination, either (i) the value of its Short Derivative Instruments exceeds the sum of (x) the value of its Notes plus (y) the value of its Long Derivative Instruments as of such date of determination or (ii) it is reasonably expected that such would have been the case were a Failure to Pay or Bankruptcy Credit Event (each as defined in the 2014 International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Credit Derivatives Definitions) to have occurred with respect to the Issuer or any Guarantor immediately prior to such date of determination.

"*Non-Guarantor*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is not a Guarantor.

"*Non-U.S. Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that is not a U.S. Subsidiary.

"*Note Documents*" means the Notes (including Additional Notes), the Note Guarantees and this Indenture.

"*Note Guarantee*" means the joint and several guarantee by each Guarantor of the Issuer's obligations under this Indenture and the Notes.

"*Notes*" means the Initial Notes and, unless the context otherwise requires, any Additional Notes that are actually issued under this Indenture.

"*Offering Memorandum*" means the final offering memorandum, dated as of January 28, 2026, relating to the offering of the Initial Notes.

"*Officer*" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, any Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, the Treasurer, the Controller or the Secretary (or any person serving the equivalent function of any of the foregoing) of such Person (or of any direct or indirect parent, general partner, managing member or sole member of such Person) or any individual designated as an "Officer" by the Board of Directors of such Person (or the Board of Directors of any direct or indirect parent or the general partner, managing member or sole member of such Person).

"*Officer's Certificate*" means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by one Officer of such Person.

"*Opinion of Counsel*" means a written opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Issuer or its Subsidiaries.

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"*Participant*" means with respect to any Depositary, a Person who is a participant of or has an account with such Depositary.

"*Permitted Acquisition*" means the purchase or other acquisition of all or substantially all of the property and assets or business of, any Person or of assets constituting a business unit, a line of business or division of such Person, or more than 50% of the Equity Interests in a Person that, upon the consummation thereof, will be a Restricted Subsidiary (including as a result of a merger or consolidation).

"*Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction*" means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Issuer's common stock purchased by the Issuer in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; provided that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Issuer from the sale of any related Permitted Warrant Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Issuer from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.

"*Permitted Change of Control*" means any Change of Control that does not constitute a Change of Control Triggering Event.

"*Permitted Liens*" means, with respect to any Person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Liens (including pledges and deposits) incurred (a) in connection with workers' compensation,
employment, unemployment insurance and other social security laws or regulations or similar legislation, (b) in connection with bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the payment of Indebtedness) or leases to which such Person is a party,
(c) to secure public, statutory or regulatory obligations of such Person or to secure performance, surety, stay, customs or appeal bonds and other obligations of a like nature to which such Person is a party, (d) as security for contested
taxes or import duties or for the payment of rent or (e) in respect of letters of credit, bank guarantees or similar instruments issued for the account of such Person in the ordinary course of business supporting obligations of the type set
forth in clauses (1)(a) through (1)(d) above, in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Liens imposed by law, such as carriers', warehousemen's, landlords', materialmen's,
repairman's, construction contractors', mechanics', suppliers' or other like Liens, in each case for sums not yet overdue by more than 60 days or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings or other Liens
arising out of judgments or awards against such Person with respect to which such Person shall then be proceeding with an appeal or other proceedings for review (or which, if due and payable, are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings and for which adequate reserves are being maintained, to the extent required by GAAP) or with respect to which the failure to make payment would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, as determined in good faith by
management of the Issuer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Liens for taxes, assessments or other governmental charges or levies (a) which are not yet overdue for 30
days or not yet due or payable or (b) which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves are being maintained to the extent required by GAAP, or for property taxes on property such Person or one
of its Subsidiaries has determined to abandon if the sole recourse for such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim is to such property, or (c) with respect to which the failure to make payment would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect as determined in good faith by management of the Issuer or a director or indirect parent of the Issuer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Liens in favor of the issuers of performance and surety bonds, bids, indemnities, trade contracts, warranties,
releases, appeals or similar bonds or with respect to regulatory requirements or letters of credit or bankers' acceptances issued and completion of guarantees provided for, in each case, pursuant to the request of and for the account of such
Person in the ordinary course of its business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) survey exceptions, encumbrances, ground leases, easements or reservations of, or rights of others for,
licenses, rights-of-way, servitudes, sewers, electric lines, drains, telegraph and telephone and cable television lines, gas and oil pipelines and other similar purposes, reservation of rights or zoning, building codes or other restrictions
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title and similar encumbrances) as to the use of real properties or Liens incidental to the conduct of the business of such Person or to the ownership of its properties which do not in the aggregate materially adversely interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of such Person;

(6) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness if, on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to
the incurrence of such Lien (and after giving effect to any acquisition consummated concurrently therewith and all other appropriate pro forma adjustment events and calculated as if any increase in any Indebtedness secured by such Lien were fully
drawn on the effective date thereof but without giving effect to the cash proceeds of such Indebtedness then being incurred), (i) for any such Indebtedness that is secured on a *pari passu* or senior basis with the Senior Credit Agreement,
the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, or is otherwise secured on a first lien or senior basis, the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period does not exceed 4.00:1.00, (ii) for any such Indebtedness that is
secured on a junior basis with the Senior Credit Agreement, or is otherwise secured on a second lien or junior basis, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period does not exceed
4.25:1.00, or (iii) for any such Indebtedness that is secured by any assets that do not secure the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, or any refinancing or replacement thereof, the Consolidated Total Net
Leverage Ratio for such Test Period does not exceed 5.00:1.00 (such Indebtedness, "*Ratio Liens* "); provided, that the aggregate principal amount of Ratio Liens and Acquisition Ratio Liens incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that
are Non-Guarantors, together with the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness secured by a Lien that is incurred under clause (36) below, shall not exceed in the aggregate the greater of (x) $700.0 million and (y) 70.0% of the
EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness the outstanding principal amount of which at
any one time outstanding shall not exceed (1) the greater of (A) $1,016.0 million and (B) 100.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, minus any amounts incurred pursuant to clause (6)(e)(C) below (such amount, the "*Incremental Facility Amount* "), *plus* (2) $2,914.0 million, *plus* €587.0 million;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Capitalized Lease Obligations and other purchase money obligations incurred by the Issuer or any of its
Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with any Sale and Leaseback Transactions not to exceed the greater of (x) $400.0 million and (y) 40.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount; provided that such Lien extends only to the assets subject to such
Sale and Leaseback Transactions or the assets and/or Capital Stock the acquisition, lease, construction, repair, replacement or improvement of which is financed thereby and any replacements, additions and accessions thereto, any income or profits
thereof and any proceeds from the disposition thereof; provided, further, that individual financings provided by a lender may be cross-collateralized to other financings provided by such lender or its affiliates; provided, further, that Liens in
connection with any Sale and Leaseback Transaction not made in reliance of this clause (c) shall be permitted subject to the terms of Section 2.05(b)(ii) and Section 7.04 of the Senior Credit Agreement (or any successor provisions
thereof), in each case without giving effect to (i) the application of sections (B) or (C) in the proviso to Section 2.05(b)(ii) and (ii) any reinvestment rights pursuant to Section 7.04(b) of the Senior Credit
Agreement (or, in each case, any successor provisions thereof);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness (including Capitalized Lease Obligations and
mortgage financings as purchase money obligations) incurred by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to finance all or any part of the purchase, lease, construction, installation, repair or improvement of property (real or personal),
plant or equipment or other fixed or capital assets (whether through the direct purchase of assets or the Capital Stock of any Person owning such assets) and Indebtedness arising from the conversion of the obligations of the Issuer or any

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Restricted Subsidiary under or pursuant to any "synthetic lease" transactions to on-balance sheet Indebtedness of the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, including all Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred issued pursuant to this clause (6)(d), not to exceed the greater of (x) $400.0 million and (y) 40.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus*, in the case of any refinancing of any Liens permitted under this clause (6)(d) or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses; provided that such Lien extends only to the assets subject to such Sale and Leaseback Transactions or the assets and/or Capital Stock the acquisition, lease, construction, repair, replacement or improvement of which is financed thereby and any replacements, additions and accessions thereto, any income or profits thereof and any proceeds from the disposition thereof; provided, further, that individual financings provided by a lender may be cross-collateralized to other financings provided by such lender or its affiliates; provided, further, that Liens in connection with any Capitalized Lease Obligations incurred by Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to this clause (d) in connection with a Sale and Leaseback Transaction shall not be subject to the foregoing limitation so long as the proceeds of such Sale and Leaseback Transaction are applied in accordance with the last proviso of subclause (6)(c) of this definition of "Permitted Liens";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation
preference that, when aggregated with the principal amount or liquidation preference of all other Liens incurred pursuant to this <u>clause (6)(e)</u>, does not exceed (A) the greater of (x) $800.0 million and (y) 80.0% of the
EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus*, (B) in the case of any refinancing of any Liens permitted under this <u>clause (6)(e)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses, *plus*,
(C) at the Issuer's option, an amount equal to any Incremental Facility Amount available pursuant to clause (6)(b) above; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of (1) Indebtedness (i) of the Issuer or any of its
Restricted Subsidiaries incurred or assumed in connection with an acquisition of any assets (including Capital Stock), business or Person and (ii) of any Person that is acquired by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or merged into
or consolidated or amalgamated with the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and (2) Indebtedness incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued or, in each case, assumed in anticipation of,
or in connection with, an acquisition of any assets, business (including Capital Stock) or Person or any similar Investment (such Indebtedness, "*Acquisition Ratio Liens* "), in each case so long as after giving Pro Forma Effect to
such acquisition, merger, consolidation or amalgamation and the incurrence of such Lien, (A) the Issuer would be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Liens as Ratio Liens, or (B) such Liens could be incurred as Ratio Liens; <u>provided</u>, that the aggregate principal amount of Ratio Liens and Acquisition Ratio Liens incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that are Non-Guarantors, together with the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness secured by a Lien that is
incurred under <u>clause (36)</u> below, shall not exceed in the aggregate the greater of (x) $700.0 million and (y) 70.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) Liens of any the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary existing on the Issue Date and any modifications,
replacements, renewals or extensions thereof; provided that (i) the Lien does not extend to any additional property other than (A) after-acquired property that is affixed or incorporated into the property covered by such Lien or
(B) proceeds and products thereof; provided that individual financings provided by a lender may be cross collateralized to other financings provided by such lender or its affiliates and (ii) the modification, replacement, renewal,
extension or refinancing of the obligations secured or benefited by such Liens;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) Liens on assets of, or Equity Interests in, a Person at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary;
provided, however, that such Liens are not created or incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person becoming such a Subsidiary; provided, further, that such Liens are limited to all or a portion of the assets
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(or, under the written arrangements under which the Liens arose, would secure) the obligations to which such Liens relate; provided, further, that for purposes of this clause (8), if a Person becomes a Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed to become a Subsidiary of the Issuer, and any property or assets of such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed acquired by the Issuer at the time of such merger, amalgamation or consolidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) Liens on assets at the time the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary acquired such assets, including any
acquisition by means of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation with or into the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that such Liens are not created or incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such acquisition;
provided, further, that such Liens are limited to all or a portion of the property or assets (and improvements on such property or assets) that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which the Liens arose, would secure) the obligations to
which such Liens relate; provided, further, that for purposes of this clause (9), if, in connection with an acquisition by means of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation with or into the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary, a Person other than the
Issuer or Restricted Subsidiary is the successor company with respect thereto, any Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed to become a Subsidiary of the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, and any property or assets of such Person
or any such Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed acquired by the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, at the time of such merger, amalgamation or consolidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations of the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary owing to the Issuer
or a Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) Liens securing Swap Contracts incurred (including in connection with any Qualified Receivables Financing),
other than for speculative purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) Liens on specific items of inventory or other goods and proceeds of any Person securing such Person's
obligations in respect of bankers' acceptances or letters of credit entered into in the ordinary course of business issued or created for the account of such Person to facilitate the purchase, shipment or storage of such inventory or other
goods;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) leases, subleases, licenses, sublicenses, occupancy agreements or assignments of or in respect of real or
personal property, including (a) any interest or title of a lessor under any lease or sublease entered into by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business and other statutory and common law landlords' liens
under leases, (b) any interest or title of a licensor under any license or sublicense entered into by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary as a licensee or sublicensee existing on the Issue Date or in the ordinary course of its business and
(c) assignments of insurance or condemnation proceeds relating to any property provided to landlords (or their mortgagees) pursuant to the terms of any lease of such property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) Liens arising from Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or similar filings made in respect of operating
leases or consignments entered into by the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) Liens in favor of the Issuer or any Guarantor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) (a) Liens on Receivables Assets and related assets, or created in respect of bank accounts into which
only the collections in respect of Receivables Assets have been, sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred in connection with a Qualified Receivables Factoring and/or
Qualified Receivables Financing and (b) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations of any Receivables Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) deposits made or other security provided in the ordinary course of business to secure liability to insurance
carriers or under self-insurance arrangements in respect of such obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) Liens on the Equity Interests of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) grants of intellectual property, software and other technology rights and licenses;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) judgment and attachment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default pursuant to under clauses (5) or
(6) of the definition of "Event of Default" under Section 6.01 and notices of lis pendens and associated rights related to litigation being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have
been made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) Liens arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of
goods entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22) Liens incurred to secure Cash Management Services and other "bank products";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23) Liens to secure any refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement (or successive refinancings,
refundings, extensions, renewals or replacements) as a whole, or in part, of any Indebtedness secured by any Lien referred to in the foregoing clauses (7), (8), (9) or (11) or succeeding clause (49) of this definition; provided,
however, that (x) such new Lien shall be limited to all or part of the same property that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which the original Lien arose, would secure) the original Lien (plus any replacements, additions,
accessions and improvements on such property), (y) the Indebtedness secured by such Lien at such time is not increased to any amount greater than the sum of (A) the outstanding principal amount or, if greater, committed amount of the
Indebtedness described under clauses (7), (8), (9), (11) or (49) of this definition at the time the original Lien became a Permitted Lien, and (B) an amount necessary to pay any Refinancing Expenses, related to such refinancing,
refunding, extension, renewal or replacement and (z) any amounts incurred under this clause (23) as refinancing indebtedness of clause (49) of this definition shall reduce the amount available under such clause (49);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24) Liens on the assets and equity interests of Restricted Subsidiaries that are Non-U.S. Subsidiaries and are
Non-Guarantors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26) Liens on the Equity Interests or assets of a joint venture to secure Indebtedness of such joint venture to
the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary and to the other holders of Equity Interests or participants of such joint venture, so long as the percentage of the aggregate amount of such Indebtedness of such joint venture owed to such holders of its Equity
Interests or participants of such joint venture does not exceed the percentage of the aggregate outstanding amount of the Equity Interests of such joint venture held by such holders or such participant's participation in such joint venture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(27) Liens on equipment of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries granted in the ordinary course of
business to the Issuer's or such Restricted Subsidiary's client at which such equipment is located;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29) Liens (a) on property or assets used to redeem, repay, defease or to satisfy and discharge Indebtedness;
and (b) in favor of a trustee or agent in an indenture or credit facility relating to any Indebtedness to the extent such Liens secure only customary compensation and reimbursement obligations of such trustee or agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs
duties in connection with the importation and exportation of goods in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(31) Liens (a) of a collection bank arising under Section 4-210 of the Uniform Commercial Code, or any
comparable or successor provision (or other applicable law), on items in the course of collection; (b) attaching to any cash pooling arrangements, commodity trading accounts or other commodity brokerage accounts incurred in the ordinary course
of business; and (c) in favor of banking or other financial institutions or entities, or electronic payment service providers, arising as a matter of law encumbering deposits (including the right of set-off) and which are within the general
parameters customary in the banking or finance industry;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(32) Liens that are contractual rights of set-off (i) relating to the establishment of depository relations
with banks or other Persons not given in connection with the issuance of Indebtedness; (ii) relating to pooled deposit or sweep accounts of the Issuer or any Guarantor to permit satisfaction of overdraft or similar obligations incurred in the
ordinary course of business of the Issuer and the Guarantors; or (iii) relating to purchase orders and other agreements entered into with customers of the Issuer or any Guarantor in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(33) any encumbrance or restriction (including put and call arrangements) with respect to Equity Interests of any
joint venture or similar arrangement pursuant to any joint venture or similar agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(34) Liens on insurance policies and the proceeds thereof securing Indebtedness of the Issuer or any Restricted
Subsidiary consisting of (x) installment insurance premiums or (y) the financing of insurance premiums;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(35) Liens on vehicles or equipment of the Issuer or any Subsidiary granted in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(36) Liens on assets of any Subsidiaries of the Issuer that are Non-Guarantors that secure obligations in respect of
Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of such Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, not to exceed, together with the aggregate principal amount of Ratio Liens and Acquisition Ratio
Liens that is incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that are Non-Guarantors, in the aggregate, the greater of (x) $700.0 million and (y) 70.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, plus, in the case of any
refinancing of any Liens permitted under this clause (36) or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses (it being understood that any Liens incurred pursuant to this clause (36) shall cease to be deemed incurred pursuant to
this clause (36) but shall be deemed incurred as Ratio Liens from and after the first date on which such Non-Guarantor could have incurred such Liens as Ratio Liens (to the extent such Non-Guarantor is able to incur any Liens
related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(37) Liens disclosed by any title insurance policies obtained by the Issuer in good faith and the replacement,
extension or renewal of any such Liens; provided that such replacement, extension or renewal Liens do not cover any property other than the property that was subject to such Liens prior to such replacement, extension or renewal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(38) Liens arising solely by virtue of any statutory or common law provision or customary business provision
relating to banker's liens, rights of set-off or similar rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(39) (a) Liens solely on any earnest money deposits of cash or Cash Equivalents made, or escrow or similar
arrangements entered into, by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any letter of intent or other agreement in respect of any Investment or other acquisitions, Dispositions or transactions not prohibited hereunder,
(b) Liens on advances of cash or Cash Equivalents in favor of the seller of any property to be acquired in an Investment or other acquisition, Disposition or transaction not prohibited hereunder to be applied against the purchase price for such
Investment and (c) Liens on cash collateral or other deposits in respect of letters of credit entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(40) the prior rights of consignees and their lenders under consignment arrangements entered into in the ordinary
course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(41) Liens on securities that are the subject of repurchase agreements in connection with Investments or other
acquisitions, Dispositions or transactions not prohibited under this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(42) Liens encumbering reasonable customary initial deposits and margin deposits and similar Liens attaching to
commodity trading accounts or other brokerage accounts incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(43) rights reserved or vested in any Person by the terms of any lease, license, franchise, grant or permit held by
the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or by a statutory provision, to terminate any such lease, license, franchise, grant or permit, or to require annual or periodic payments as a condition to the continuance thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(44) restrictive covenants affecting the use to which real property may be put; *provided* that such covenants
are complied with;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(45) security given to a public utility or any municipality or Governmental Authority when required by such utility
or authority in connection with the operations of that Person in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(46) zoning by-laws and other land use restrictions, including site plan agreements, development agreements and
contract zoning agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(47) Liens created pursuant to the general conditions of a bank operating in The Netherlands based on the general
conditions drawn up by the Netherlands Bankers' Association (Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken) and the Consumers Union (Consumentenbond) or pursuant to any other general conditions of, or any contractual arrangement with, any such bank to
substantially the same effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(48) Liens on cash proceeds of Indebtedness (and on the related escrow accounts) in connection with the issuance of
such Indebtedness into (and pending the release from) a customary escrow arrangement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(49) for purposes of cash management arrangements among the Issuer and the Guarantors, Liens incurred to secure
back-to-back reimbursement obligations for working capital enhancement or other similar arrangements, the aggregate principal amount of which obligations or arrangements do not exceed the greater of (i) $400.0 million and (ii) 40.0% of the
EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(50) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(51) Liens comprising customary rights and restrictions contained in agreements relating to Dispositions pending the
completion thereof, or in the case of a license, during the term thereof and any option or other agreement to Dispose any asset not prohibited by the covenant described under Section 5.01; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(52) Liens incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness (other than under the Senior Credit Agreement)
consisting of letters of credit, bank guarantees and foreign lines of credit in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (x) $400.0 million and (y) 40.0% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one
time outstanding.

"*Permitted Payee*" means any Company Person (or any Affiliate, Permitted Transferee or other transferee of any of the foregoing).

"*Permitted Restructuring Transactions*" means, collectively, any transfers, dividends (other than dividends paid directly or indirectly by the Issuer), mergers, internal reorganizations, Restricted Payments (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement as in effect on the date hereof), intercompany Dispositions or Investments and related Indebtedness, in each case among the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries (collectively for purposes of this definition, "Transfers") either (1) undertaken in order to achieve synergies or tax efficiencies related to any Permitted Acquisition or any other Investment and integration thereof (as reasonably determined by the Issuer) or (2) in connection with any corporate reorganization or restructuring of the Issuer's subsidiaries or other tax planning or reorganization activities; provided that for each Transfer (i) immediately before and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default will have occurred and be continuing and (ii) after giving effect thereto, the value of the Guarantees, taken as a whole, are not materially impaired (as determined by the Issuer in good faith).

"*Permitted Transferees*" means, with respect to any Person that is a natural Person (and any Permitted Transferee of such Person), (a) such Person's immediate family, including his or her spouse, ex-spouse, children, step-children, grandchildren and their respective lineal descendants, parent, step-parent, grandparent, domestic

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partner, former domestic partner, sibling or step-sibling (and any lineal descendant thereof), mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law and daughter-in-law (including adoptive relationships), (b) any trust, partnership, estate planning vehicle or other legal entity the direct or indirect beneficiaries or owners of which are persons referred to in the preceding clause (a) and (c) such Person's estate, heirs, legatees, distributees, executors and/or administrators upon the death of such Person, or any private foundation or fund that is controlled thereby, and any other Person who was an Affiliate of such Person upon the death of such Person and who, upon such death, directly or indirectly owned Equity Interests in the Issuer.

"*Permitted Warrant Transaction*" means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Issuer's common stock sold by the Issuer substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Issuer of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.

"*Person*" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, government (or any agency or political subdivision thereof) or any other entity.

"*Preferred Stock*" means any Equity Interest with preferential right of payment of cumulative cash dividends (other than dividends that are solely payable as and when declared by the Board of Directors of the Issuer).

"*Private Placement Legend*" means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(f)(1)(A) to be placed on all Notes issued under this Indenture except where otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Indenture.

"*Pro Forma Basis*," "*Pro Forma Compliance*" and "*Pro Forma Effect*" mean, with respect to the calculation of any test, financial ratio, basket or covenant under this Indenture, including the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio and the calculation of Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Total Assets, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, and the EBITDA Grower Amount of any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as of any date, that pro forma effect will be given to the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions, any Specified Transaction, any acquisition, merger, amalgamation, consolidation, Investment, any issuance, incurrence, assumption or repayment or redemption of Indebtedness (including Indebtedness issued, incurred or assumed or repaid or redeemed as a result of, or to finance, any relevant transaction and for which any such test, financial ratio, basket or covenant is being calculated), any issuance or redemption of Preferred Stock or Disqualified Stock, all sales, transfers and other dispositions or discontinuance of any Subsidiary, line of business, division, segment or operating unit, or any designation of a Restricted Subsidiary to an Unrestricted Subsidiary or of an Unrestricted Subsidiary to a Restricted Subsidiary, in each case that have occurred during the four consecutive fiscal quarter period of such Person being used to calculate such test, financial ratio, basket or covenant (the "*Reference Period*"), or subsequent to the end of the Reference Period but prior to such date or prior to or substantially simultaneously with the event for which a determination under this definition is made (including (1) any such event occurring at a Person who became a Restricted Subsidiary of the subject Person or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the subject Person or any other Restricted Subsidiary of the subject Person after the commencement of the Reference Period and (2) with respect to any proposed Investment or acquisition of the subject Person for which committed financing is or is sought to be obtained, the event for which a determination under this definition is made may occur after the date upon which the relevant determination or calculation is made), in each case, as if each such event occurred on the first day of the Reference Period; provided that (a) pro forma effect will be given to reasonably identifiable and quantifiable pro forma cost savings or expense reductions related to operational efficiencies (including the entry into or renegotiation of any material contract or arrangement), strategic initiatives or purchasing improvements and other cost savings, improvements or synergies, in each case, that have been realized, or are reasonably expected to be realized, by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries based upon actions to be taken within 24 months after the consummation of the action as if such cost savings, expense reductions, improvements and synergies occurred (or were realized) on the first day of the Reference Period, (b) no amount shall be added back pursuant to this definition to the extent duplicative of amounts that are otherwise included in computing Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period and (c) adjustments in the nature cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies and similar items made pursuant to the definitions of "*Pro Forma Basis*," "*Pro Forma Compliance*" and "*Pro Forma Effect*," together with the aggregate amount of adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA pursuant to clause (1)(k) thereof, shall not exceed in the aggregate 30% of Consolidated EBITDA for any Test Period (prior to giving effect to the addback of such items pursuant to this definition and such clause (1)(k) of Consolidated EBITDA).

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For purposes of making any computation referred to above:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given Pro Forma Effect, the interest on such
Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date for which a determination under this definition is made had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Swap Contracts applicable to such Indebtedness
if such Swap Contracts has a remaining term in excess of 12 months);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined
by a responsible financial or accounting officer, in his or her capacity as such and not in his or her personal capacity, of the Issuer to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime
or similar rate, a eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or other rate, shall be deemed to have been based upon the rate actually chosen, or, if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the Issuer may designate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility or a Qualified Receivables Financing computed on
a pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the applicable period; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) to the extent not already covered above, any such calculation may include adjustments calculated in accordance
with Regulation S X under the Securities Act.

Any pro forma calculation may include (1) adjustments calculated in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act and (2) adjustments calculated to give effect to any Pro Forma Cost Savings; provided that any such adjustments that consist of reductions in costs and other operating improvements or synergies shall be calculated in accordance with, and satisfy the requirements specified in, the definition of "Pro Forma Cost Savings" and shall be subject to the limitations set forth above in this definition.

"*Pro Forma Cost Savings*" means, without duplication of any amounts referenced in the definition of "Pro Forma Basis," an amount equal to the amount of "run rate" cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies, in each case, projected in good faith to be realized (calculated on a pro forma basis as though such items had been realized on the first day of such period) as a result of actions taken or to be taken by the Issuer (or any successor thereto) or any Restricted Subsidiary, net of the amount of actual benefits realized or expected to be realized during such period that are otherwise included in the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA from such actions; provided that such cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies are reasonably identifiable (as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer, in his or her capacity as such and not in his or her personal capacity, of the Issuer (or any successor thereto)) and are reasonably anticipated to result from actions taken or to be taken within 24 months after the consummation of any change that is expected to result in such cost savings, expense reductions, operating improvements or synergies; provided that no cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies shall be added pursuant to this definition to the extent duplicative of any expenses or charges otherwise added to Consolidated Net Income or Consolidated EBITDA, whether through a pro forma adjustment, add back exclusion or otherwise, for such period.

"*QIB*" means a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A.

"*Qualified Receivables Factoring*" means any Factoring Transaction that meets the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) such Factoring Transaction is non-recourse to, and does not obligate, Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary, or
their respective properties or assets (other than Receivables Assets) in any way other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) all sales, conveyances, assignments and/or contributions of Receivables Assets by Issuer or any Restricted
Subsidiary are made at Fair Market Value in the context of a Factoring Transaction (as determined in good faith by Issuer); and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) such Factoring Transaction (including financing terms, covenants, termination events (if any) and other
provisions thereof) is on market terms at the time such Factoring Transaction is first entered into (as determined in good faith by Issuer) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings.

The grant of a security interest in any accounts receivable of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) to secure any Credit Facility shall not be deemed a Qualified Receivables Factoring.

"*Qualified Receivables Financing*" means any Receivables Financing of a Receivables Subsidiary that meets the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) all sales/transfers assignments and/or contributions of Receivables Assets by the Issuer or any Restricted
Subsidiary to such Receivables Subsidiary are made at Fair Market Value (as determined in good faith by the Issuer); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the financing terms, covenants, termination events and other provisions thereof shall be market terms at the
time the receivables financing is first introduced (as determined in good faith by the Issuer) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings.

The grant of a security interest in any accounts receivable of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) to secure any Credit Facility shall not be deemed a Qualified Receivables Financing.

"*Rating Agencies*" means (1) each of Fitch, Moody's and S&P and (2) if Fitch, Moody's or S&P ceases to rate the Notes for reasons outside of the Issuer's control, a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization selected by the Issuer as a replacement agency for Fitch, Moody's or S&P, as the case may be. 

"*Ratings Decline Period*" means the period that (1) begins on the earlier of (a) a Change of Control or (b) the first public notice of the intention by the Issuer or another party to effect a Change of Control and (2) ends 60 days following the consummation of such Change of Control; provided, that such period will be extended so long as the rating of the Notes is under publicly announced consideration for a possible downgrade by any of the Rating Agencies. 

"*Ratings Event*" means (a) a downgrade by one or more gradations (including gradations within ratings categories as well as between categories) or withdrawal of the rating of the Notes, in each case within the Ratings Decline Period, by any of the Rating Agencies if the applicable Rating Agencies shall have put forth a public statement to the effect that such downgrade is attributable in whole or in part to the applicable Change of Control and (b) the Notes do not have an Investment Grade Status (as reflected in clauses (1), (2) and (3) of the definition thereof but without reference to the lead-in thereto) from any one of the Rating Agencies at such time. 

"*Receivables Assets*" means accounts receivable (whether now existing or arising in the future) of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries that are, or are in the process of becoming, subject to a Qualified Receivables Financing or Qualified Receivables Factoring, and any assets related thereto including all collateral securing such accounts receivable, all contracts and all guarantees or other payment support obligations (including letters of credit, promissory notes or trade credit insurance) in respect of such accounts receivable, proceeds of such accounts receivable and other assets which are customarily transferred or in respect of which security interests are customarily granted in connection with non-recourse, asset securitization or factoring transactions involving accounts receivable and any Swap Contracts entered into by the Issuer or any such Subsidiary in connection with such accounts receivable. 

"*Receivables Financing*" means any transaction or series of transactions that may be entered into by the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to which the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries may sell, contribute, convey, assign or otherwise transfer Receivables Assets to (1) a Receivables Subsidiary (in the case of a transfer by Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries), and (2) any other Person (in the case of a transfer by a Receivables Subsidiary), which in either case, may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets so sold, contributed, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred.

"*Receivables Repurchase Obligation*" means (1) any obligation of a seller of receivables in a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing to repurchase receivables arising as a result of a breach of a representation, warranty or covenant or otherwise, including as a result of a receivable or portion thereof

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becoming subject to any asserted defense, dispute, off-set or counterclaim of any kind as a result of any action taken by, any failure to take action by or any other event relating to the seller, or (2) any right of a seller of receivables in a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing to repurchase defaulted receivables for the purposes of claiming sales tax bad debt relief.

"*Receivables Subsidiary*" means a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Issuer (or another Person formed for the purposes of engaging in a Qualified Receivables Financing with the Issuer and/or one or more of its Subsidiaries (including, a special purpose securitization vehicle (or similar entity)) in which the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer makes an Investment (or which otherwise owes to the Issuer or one of its Subsidiaries any deferral of part of the purchase price of the Receivables Assets for the purpose of credit enhancement given under the Qualified Receivables Financing) and to which the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer sells, conveys, assigns or otherwise transfers Receivables Assets (which may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred)) which engages in no activities other than in connection with the purchase, acquisition or financing of Receivables Assets of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries, all proceeds thereof and all rights (contractual or other), collateral and other assets relating thereto, and any business or activities incidental or related to such business, and which is designated by senior management or the Board of Directors of the Issuer (as provided below) as a Receivables Subsidiary and:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) no portion of the Indebtedness or any other obligations (contingent or otherwise) of which (a) is
guaranteed by the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary, excluding guarantees of obligations (other than the principal of, and interest on, Indebtedness) pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings),
(b) is recourse to or obligates the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) in any way other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings, or (c) subjects any property or asset of the Issuer or
any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary), directly or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, to the satisfaction thereof, other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) with which neither the Issuer nor any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) has any
material contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding other than on terms which the Issuer reasonably believes to be no less favorable to the Issuer or such Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons that are not
Affiliates of the Issuer; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) to which neither the Issuer nor any other Subsidiary of the Issuer has any obligation to maintain or preserve
such entity's financial condition or cause such entity to achieve certain levels of operating results.

Any such designation by senior management or the Board of Directors of the Issuer shall be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Issuer or the determination by applicable senior management of the Issuer, in each case giving effect to such designation and an officer's certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing conditions.

*"refinance"*means refinance, refund, replace, renew, repay, modify, restate, defer, substitute, supplement, reissue, resell, extend or increase (including pursuant to any defeasance or discharge mechanism) and the terms *"refinances," "refinanced" and "refinancing"* as used for any purpose in this Indenture shall have a correlative meaning.

"*Refinancing Expenses*" means, in connection with any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, the aggregate principal amount of additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock incurred to pay (1) accrued and unpaid interest; (2) the increased principal amount of any Indebtedness being refinanced resulting from the in-kind payment of interest on such Indebtedness (or in the case of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced, additional shares of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock); (3) the aggregate amount of original issue discount on the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced; (4) premiums (including tender, extension or prepayment premiums) and other costs associated with the redemption, repurchase, retirement, discharge or defeasance of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced; and (5) all fees and expenses (including underwriting discounts, commitment, ticking and similar fees, commissions, expenses and discounts) associated with the repayment of the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced and the incurrence of the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock incurred in connection with such refinancing.

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"*Regulation S*" means Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*Regulation S Global Note*" means a Global Note that will be issued in an initial amount equal to the principal amount of the Notes initially resold in reliance on Regulation S, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto, and that has the "Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto, issued in accordance with Section 2.01 and Section 2.06.

"*Responsible Officer*" means, when used with respect to the Trustee, any director, associate director or assistant secretary within the debt and agency services department of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee) or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers or, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter relating to this Indenture, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject, and who, in each case, shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture.

"*Restricted Definitive Registered Note*" means a Definitive Registered Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.

"*Restricted Global Note*" means a Global Note bearing the Private Placement Legend.

"*Restricted Period*" means the 40-day distribution compliance period as defined in Regulation S.

"*Restricted Subsidiary*" means each Subsidiary of the Issuer that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

"*Rule 144*" means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*Rule 144A*" means Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*Rule 902*" means Rule 902 promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*Rule 903*" means Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*Rule 904*" means Rule 904 promulgated under the Securities Act.

"*S&P*" means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"*Sale and Leaseback Transaction*" means an arrangement relating to property now owned or hereafter acquired by the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary whereby the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary transfers such property to a Person and the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary leases it from such Person, other than leases between the Issuer and a Restricted Subsidiary or between Restricted Subsidiaries.

"*Screened Affiliate*" means any Affiliate of a holder (i) that makes investment decisions independently from such holder and any other Affiliate of such holder that is not a Screened Affiliate, (ii) that has in place customary information screens between it and such holder and any other Affiliate of such holder that is not a Screened Affiliate and such screens prohibit the sharing of information with respect to the Issuer or its Subsidiaries, (iii) whose investment policies are not directed by such holder or any other Affiliate of such holder that is acting in concert with such holder in connection with its investment in the Notes, and (iv) whose investment decisions are not influenced by the investment decisions of such holder or any other Affiliate of such holder that is acting in concert with such holders in connection with its investment in the Notes. 

"*SEC*" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor thereto.

"*Securities Act*" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

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"*Senior Credit Agreement*" means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022, among the Issuer, as Parent Borrower, each lender and letter of credit issuer from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, as amended, restated, supplemented, refinanced, replaced, waived, renewed or otherwise modified from time to time.

"*Senior Credit Agreement Transactions*" has the same meaning as the defined term "Transactions" as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement as in effect on the date hereof.

"*Short Derivative Instrument*" means a Derivative Instrument (i) the value of which generally decreases, and/ or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally increase, with positive changes to the Performance References and/or (ii) the value of which generally increases, and/or the payment or delivery obligations under which generally decrease, with negative changes to the Performance References.

"*Significant Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary that would be a "significant subsidiary" as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such regulation is in effect on the Issue Date.

"*Specified Event of Default*" means any Event of Default under Section 6.01(a)(2) or Section 6.01(a)(5).

"*Specified Transaction*" means any incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness (excluding Indebtedness incurred for working capital purposes other than pursuant to the Notes) or Investment (including any proposed Investment or acquisition) that results in a Person becoming a Subsidiary, any designation of a Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary or as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, any acquisition or any Disposition that results in a Restricted Subsidiary ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Issuer, any Investment constituting an acquisition of assets constituting a business unit, line of business or division of another Person or any Disposition of a business unit, line of business or division of the Issuer or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case whether by merger, consolidation, amalgamation or otherwise or any material restructuring of the Issuer or implementation of any initiative not in the ordinary course of business.

"*Standard Securitization Undertakings*" means representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and guarantees of performance entered into by the Issuer or any Subsidiary of the Issuer which the Issuer has determined in good faith to be customary in a Factoring Transaction or a Receivables Financing including those relating to the servicing of the assets of a Receivables Subsidiary, it being understood that any Receivables Repurchase Obligation shall be deemed to be a Standard Securitization Undertaking.

"*Stated Maturity*" means, with respect to any security or Indebtedness, the date specified in such security or the documentation governing such Indebtedness as the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of such security or Indebtedness is due and payable, including pursuant to any mandatory redemption provision (but shall not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof).

"*Sterling*", "*GBP*" *and "*£" means the lawful currency of the United Kingdom.

"*Subordinated Indebtedness*" means, with respect to any Person, any Indebtedness (whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter incurred) which is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes pursuant to a written agreement.

"*Subsidiary*" means, with respect to any Person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any corporation, association, or other business entity (other than a partnership, joint venture, limited
liability company or similar entity) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock is at the time of determination owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that
Person or a combination thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity of which:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) more than 50% of the capital accounts, distribution rights, total equity and voting interests or general and
limited partnership interests, as applicable, are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof whether in the form of membership, general, special or
limited partnership interests or otherwise; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary of such Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls
such entity; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any Person that is consolidated in the consolidated financial statements of the specified Person in accordance
with GAAP; provided that no Escrow Subsidiary shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower prior to the Escrow Release Effective Time.

Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to a "Subsidiary" or to "Subsidiaries" shall refer to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the Issuer.

"*Swap Contract*" means (1) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, credit derivative transactions, forward rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond index swaps or options or forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond index transactions, interest rate options, forward foreign exchange transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions, collar transactions, currency swap transactions, cross currency rate swap transactions, currency options, spot contracts, or any other similar transactions or any combination of any of the foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the foregoing), whether or not any such transaction is governed by or subject to any master agreement, and (2) any and all transactions of any kind, and the related confirmations, which are subject to the terms and conditions of, or governed by, any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, or any other master agreement, including any obligations or liabilities under any such master agreement. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, no Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction shall constitute a "Swap Contract." 

"*Taxes*" means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other similar charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto. 

"*Test Period*" means the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Issuer ended on or prior to such time (taken as one accounting period) in respect of which financial statements for each such quarter or fiscal year in such period are internally available (as determined in good faith by Issuer).

"*Threshold Amount*" means the greater of (x) $252.5 million and (y) 18.75% of the EBITDA Grower Amount. For purposes of determining the Threshold Amount, the "principal amount" of the obligations of the Issuer or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of any Swap Contract at any time shall be the termination value (giving effect to any netting agreements) that the Issuer or such Restricted Subsidiary would be required to pay if such Swap Contract were terminated at such time. 

"*Transaction Commitment Date*" has the meaning set forth in the covenant described under Section 4.16(a).

"*Transaction Costs*" means the payment of all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Senior Credit Agreement Transactions. 

"*Transactions*" means the offering and issuance of the Notes for cash on the Issue Date, the use of the proceeds from the offering and issuance of the Notes described in this offering memorandum and the payment of fees and expenses related thereto, and the entry into the Note Documents. 

"*Trust Indenture Act*" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

"*Trustee*" has the meaning assigned to it in the preamble to this Indenture or any successor or replacement Trustee acting in such capacity. 

"*U.S. Subsidiary*" means any Subsidiary of the Issuer that (1) is organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (2) is not a Subsidiary of a Controlled Foreign Subsidiary and (3) is not a FSHCO. 

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"*Uniform Commercial Code*" means the Uniform Commercial Code as the same may from time to time be in effect in the State of New York or the Uniform Commercial Code (or similar code or statute) of another jurisdiction, to the extent it may be required to apply to any item or items of collateral.

"*Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note*" means a Definitive Registered Notes that does not bear and is not required to bear the Private Placement Legend.

"*Unrestricted Global Note*" means a Global Note that does not bear and is not required to bear the Private Placement Legend.

"*Unrestricted Subsidiary*" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any Subsidiary of the Issuer that at the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary
by the Issuer in the manner provided below; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

"*Voting Stock*" of any Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.

"*Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary*" means any Wholly Owned Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary.

"*Wholly Owned Subsidiary*" of any Person means a direct or indirect Subsidiary of such Person 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors' qualifying shares or shares or interests required to be held by foreign nationals or other third parties to the extent required by applicable law) shall at the time be owned by such Person or by one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person. 

Section 1.02 *Other Definitions.*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Term** | **Defined in** |
| *"Additional Amounts"* | Section 2.12 |
| *"Alternate Offer"* | Section 4.13(g) |
| *"Annual Period"* | Section 4.15 |
| *"Applicable Premium"* | Exhibit A |
| *"Applicable Premium Deficit"* | Section 8.04 |
| *"Authentication Agent"* | Section 2.02 |
| *"Authentication Order"* | Section 2.02 |
| *"Change in Tax Law"* | Section 3.09 |
| *"Change of Control Offer"* | Section 4.13 |
| *"Covenant Defeasance"* | Section 8.03 |
| *"Cured Default"* | Section 6.01 |
| *"defeasance trust"* | Section 8.04 |
| *"Event of Default"* | Section 6.01 |
| *"Guaranteed Obligations"* | Section 11.01 |
| *"Increased Amount"* | Section 4.11 |
| *"Initial Default"* | Section 6.04 |
| *"Initial Lien"* | Section 4.11 |
| *"Legal Defeasance"* | Section 8.02 |
| *"Limited Condition Transaction"* | Section 4.16(a) |
| *"Note Guarantee Obligations"* | Section 11.02 |
| *"Noteholder Direction"* | Section 6.01 |
| *"Paying Agent"* | Section 2.03 |
| *"Payor"* | Section 2.12 |
| *"payment default"* | Section 6.01 |
| *"Position Representation"* | Section 6.01 |

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|:---|:---|
| **Term** | **Defined in** |
| *"Registrar"* | Section 2.03 |
| *"Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction"* | Section 2.12 |
| *"Required Currency"* | Section 2.13 |
| *"Reversion Date"* | Section 4.05 |
| *"Successor Issuer"* | Section 5.01 |
| *"Suspended Covenants"* | Section 4.05 |
| *"Tax Redemption Date"* | Section 3.09 |
| *"Transfer Agent"* | Section 2.03 |
| *"Verification Covenant"* | Section 6.01 |

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Section 1.03 *Rules of Construction.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless the context otherwise requires:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a term defined in Sections 1.01 or 1.02 has the meaning assigned to it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) "or" is not exclusive;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the terms "<u>include,</u>" "<u>includes</u>" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "<u>without limitation</u>;";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) "will" shall be interpreted to express a command;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) references to sections of or rules under the Securities Act will be deemed to include substitute, replacement of successor sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) references to any person "acting reasonably" and correlative expressions shall be construed to mean "acting reasonably in the interests of the Holders and having regard to the duties of the Trustee to the Holders";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) all references to the principal, premium, interest or any other amount payable pursuant to this Indenture shall be deemed also to refer to any Additional Amounts which may be payable hereunder in respect of payments of principal, premium, interest and any other amounts payable pursuant to this Indenture or any undertakings given in addition thereto or in substitution therefor pursuant to this Indenture and express reference to the payment of Additional Amounts in any provisions hereof shall not be construed as excluding Additional Amounts in those provisions hereof where such express reference is not made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) references to any matter being permitted under this Indenture or any other agreement shall include references to such matters not being prohibited under this Indenture or such other agreement (as applicable);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) this Indenture is not qualified under, does not incorporate by reference and does not include, and is not subject to, any of the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act, including Section 316(b) thereof and no terms used in any of the foregoing shall have meanings given to them by the Trust Indenture Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) the words "herein," "hereto," "hereof" and "hereunder" and words of similar import when used herein or in any Note Document shall refer to the Indenture or such Note Document as a whole and not to any particular provision thereof;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) references in this Indenture to an Exhibit, Schedule, Article, Section, clause or subclause refer (i) to the appropriate Exhibit or Schedule to, or Article, Section, clause or subclause in this Indenture or (B) to the extent such references are not present in this Indenture, to the Note Document in which such reference appears;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) the term "documents" includes any and all instruments, documents, agreements, certificates, notices, reports, financial statements and other writings, however evidenced, whether in physical or electronic form;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word "from" means "from and including;" the words "to" and "until" each mean "to but excluding;" and the word "through" means "to and including;" and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) section headings herein and in the other Note Documents are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Indenture or any other Note Document;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) provisions apply to successive events and transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) references to agreements and other instruments include subsequent amendments thereto; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) except as otherwise provided for herein, the Notes will be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture, including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Facsimile, documents executed, scanned and transmitted electronically and electronic signatures, including those created or transmitted through a software platform or application, shall be deemed original signatures for purposes of this Indenture and all other related documents and all matters and agreements related thereto, with such facsimile, scanned and electronic signatures having the same legal effect as original signatures. The parties agree that this Indenture and all other related documents or any instrument, agreement or document necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Indenture or related hereto or thereto (including, without limitation, addendums, amendments, notices, instructions, communications with respect to the delivery of securities or the wire transfer of funds or other communications) ("*Executed Documentation*") may be accepted, executed or agreed to through the use of an electronic signature in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations in effect from time to time applicable to the effectiveness and enforceability of electronic signatures. Any Executed Documentation accepted, executed or agreed to in conformity with such laws, rules and regulations will be binding on all parties hereto to the same extent as if it were physically executed and each party hereby consents to the use of any third party electronic signature capture service providers as may be reasonably chosen by a signatory hereto or thereto. When the Trustee acts on any Executed Documentation sent by electronic transmission, the Trustee will not be responsible or liable for any losses, costs or expenses arising directly or indirectly from its reliance upon and compliance with such Executed Documentation, notwithstanding that such Executed Documentation (a) may not be an authorized or authentic communication of the party involved or in the form such party sent or intended to send (whether due to fraud, distortion or otherwise) or (b) may conflict with, or be inconsistent with, a subsequent written instruction or communication; it being understood and agreed that the Trustee shall conclusively presume that Executed Documentation that purports to have been sent by an authorized officer of a Person has been sent by an authorized officer of such Person. The party providing Executed Documentation through electronic transmission or otherwise with electronic signatures agrees to assume all risks arising out of such electronic methods, including, without limitation, the risk of the Trustee acting on unauthorized instructions and the risk of interception and misuse by third parties.

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ARTICLE 2

THE NOTES

Section 2.01 *Form and Dating*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *General*. The Notes and the Trustee's certificates of authentication will be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto (except as provided in Section 2.01(c)(2)). The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage. The Notes will initially be represented by the Global Notes. Each Note shall be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes shall be in minimum denominations of €100,000 and integral multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof.

The terms and provisions contained in the Notes shall constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and the Issuer and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby. However, to the extent any provision of any Note conflicts with the express provisions of this Indenture, the provisions of this Indenture shall govern and be controlling.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) *Global Notes*. Notes issued as Global Notes shall be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto (including the Global Note Legend thereon and the "Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto), except as provided in Section 2.01(c)(2). Notes issued as Definitive Registered Notes shall be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto (but without the Global Note Legend thereon and without the "Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto), except as provided in Section 2.01(c)(2). Notes offered and sold in reliance on Rule 144A shall be issued initially in the form of 144A Global Notes, duly executed by the Issuer, and authenticated by the Trustee as hereinafter provided. Notes offered and sold in reliance on Regulation S shall be issued initially in the form of Regulation S Global Notes, duly executed by the Issuer, and authenticated by the Trustee as hereinafter provided. Each Global Note shall provide that it represents the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes from time to time endorsed thereon and that the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby may from time to time be reduced or increased, as appropriate, to reflect exchanges and redemptions. Any endorsement of a Global Note to reflect the amount of any increase or decrease in the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby will be made by the Paying Agent or the Common Depositary therefor, at the direction of the Trustee, in accordance with Section 2.06 hereof.

(c) *Issuable in Series*. **  

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The Initial Notes and any Additional Notes (if issued) will be treated as a single class for the purposes of this Indenture, with respect to waivers, amendments, and all other matters, except as otherwise provided for in this Indenture or specified by the Issuer in relation to such Additional Notes in accordance with this Section 2.01(c); *provided* that any Additional Notes that are not fungible with the then-existing Notes hereunder for U.S. federal income tax purposes shall have a separate ISIN, Common Code or other securities identification number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) At or prior to the issuance of any Additional Notes, the following terms and conditions shall be established pursuant to an Officer's Certificate or, at the election of the Issuer, a supplemental indenture:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) whether such Additional Notes shall be issued as part of a new or existing series of Notes and the title of such Additional Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) the aggregate principal amount of such Additional Notes to be authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the date or dates on which such Additional Notes will be issued and will mature;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) the rate or rates (which may be fixed or floating) at which such Additional Notes shall bear interest and, if applicable, the interest rate basis, formula or other method of determining such interest rate or rates, the date or dates from which such interest shall accrue, the interest payment dates on which such interest shall be payable or the method by which such dates will be determined, the record dates for the determination of holders thereof to whom such interest is payable and the basis upon which such interest will be calculated;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) the currency or currencies in which such Additional Notes shall be denominated and the currency in which cash or government obligations in connection with such Additional Notes may be payable under Article 8 and Article 13 of this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F) the date or dates and price or prices at which, the period or periods within which, and the terms and conditions upon which, such Additional Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, including any special mandatory redemption and escrow arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(G) if other than in minimum denominations of €100,000 and integral multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof, the denominations in which such Additional Notes shall be issued and redeemed pursuant to Article 3 and the minimum denominations which shall be applicable with respect to such Additional Notes pursuant to Section 4.13 of this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(H) any amendments to reflect a change in tax law since the date of this Indenture in a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(I) the ISIN, Common Code or other securities identification numbers with respect to such Additional Notes.

The Issuer shall deliver a copy of such Officer's Certificate or supplemental indenture to the Trustee prior to the issuance of such Additional Notes with the form or forms of such Additional Notes which have been approved attached thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Depositary Procedures. With respect to any transfer or exchange of or for beneficial interests in any Global Note, the rules and procedures of the Depositary will be applicable to such transfer or exchange.

Section 2.02 *Execution and Authentication*.

An Officer must sign the Notes for the Issuer by manual, electronic or facsimile signature.

If the Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that or any office at the time the Note is authenticated, the Note will nevertheless be valid.

A Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an Authentication Agent (as defined below). The signature will be conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.

On the Issue Date, the Trustee, or an Authentication Agent, shall, upon receipt of a written order of the Issuer signed by an Officer (an "*Authentication Order*"), authenticate and make available for delivery the Initial Notes. Upon delivery of any Authentication Order at any time and from time to time thereafter, the Trustee (or Authentication Agent) shall authenticate Additional Notes for original issue, or Definitive Registered Notes issued pursuant to Section 2.06 hereof, in an aggregate principal amount specified in such Authentication Order. Such Authentication Order shall specify the amount of the Notes to be authenticated and the date on which the Notes are to be authenticated.

The Trustee may appoint an authentication agent acceptable to the Issuer to authenticate the Notes (an "*Authentication Agent*"). Unless limited by the terms of such appointment, an Authentication Agent may authenticate the Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such Authentication Agent. Such Authentication Agent shall have the same rights as the Trustee to deal with the Issuer or with any of the Issuer's Affiliates.

Section 2.03 *Registrar, Paying Agent and Transfer Agent*.

The Issuer shall maintain offices or agencies where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange (each, a "*Registrar*") and one or more offices or agencies where the Issuer has authorized such office or agency to pay the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Note on behalf of the Issuer (each, a "*Paying Agent*"). The Issuer will also maintain one or more transfer agents (the "*Transfer Agent*"). Offices or agencies of the Registrar and the Transfer Agent will be maintained for so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange and as the rules of the Exchange so require. The offices or agencies of the Paying Agent will be maintained in London, United Kingdom. The Registrar will maintain a register reflecting ownership

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of the Notes. The Issuer may appoint one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term "*Registrar*" includes any co-registrar and the term "*Paying Agent*" includes any additional paying agent. The Issuer may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Issuer will notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of any Paying Agent or Registrar not a party to this Indenture.

The Issuer initially appoints U.S. Bank Europe DAC, UK Branch to act as Paying Agent and U.S. Bank Europe DAC to act as Registrar and Transfer Agent.

The Issuer shall enter into an appropriate agency agreement with any Paying Agent or co-Registrar not a party to this Indenture. The agreement shall implement the provisions of this Indenture that relate to such agent. The Issuer shall notify the Trustee of the name and address of any such agent. If the Issuer fails to maintain a Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee may appoint a suitably qualified and reputable party to act as such and shall be entitled to appropriate compensation therefor pursuant to Section 7.06.

Upon written notice to the Trustee, the Issuer may change any Paying Agent, Registrar or Transfer Agent for the Notes without prior notice to the Holders of the Notes. However, for so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange, and if and to the extent that the rules of the Authority so require, the Issuer will notify the Authority of any change of Paying Agent, Registrar or Transfer Agent in accordance with Section 12.01.

The Issuer and the Transfer Agent will not be required to transfer or exchange any Note selected for redemption or tendered (and not withdrawn) for repurchase in connection with a Change of Control Offer (as defined herein). The Issuer and the Transfer Agent and Registrar will not be required to transfer or exchange any Note for a period of 15 days before the date fixed for the redemption of the Notes or between record date and payment date.

Section 2.04 *Paying Agent to Hold Money*.

Unless otherwise agreed with the Paying Agent, no later than 10:00 am (London time) on each due date of the principal of, interest and premium (if any) on any Note, the Issuer shall deposit with the Paying Agent a sum sufficient to pay such principal, interest and premium (if any) so becoming due and subject to receipt of such monies, the Paying Agent shall make payment on the Notes in accordance with this Indenture. The Issuer at any time may require the Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee or such entity designated by the Trustee for this purpose and to account for any funds disbursed by the Paying Agent. Upon complying with this Section 2.04, the Paying Agent shall have no further liability for the money delivered to the Trustee. The rights of Holders to receive the payments of interest or any other payment on such Notes are subject to Applicable Procedures (in relation to Notes represented by Global Notes held by a nominee of the common depositary for the Depositary). Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to the Issuer, the Trustee (or such entity designated by the Trustee) shall serve as Paying Agent for the Notes.

Section 2.05 *Holder Lists*.

The Registrar will preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of all Holders. If the Trustee or the Paying Agent is not the Registrar, the Issuer will furnish, or cause the Registrar to furnish, to the Trustee and the Paying Agent at least two Business Days before each Interest Payment Date, and at such other times as the Trustee or the Paying Agent may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee or the Paying Agent may reasonably require of the names and addresses of the Holders.

None of the Issuer, the Trustee or any of their respective agents will have any responsibility or be liable for any aspect of the Depositary's records in relation to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in the Global Notes or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any of the Depositary's records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.

Section 2.06 *Transfer and Exchange*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *Transfer and Exchange of Global Notes*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) A Global Note may not be transferred except as a whole by the Depositary to a Common Depositary or a nominee of such Common Depositary, by a Common Depositary or a nominee of such Common Depositary to such Depositary or to another nominee or Common Depositary of such Depositary, or by such Common Depositary or Depositary or any such nominee to a successor Depositary or Common Depositary or a nominee thereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Global Notes will be exchanged by the Issuer for Definitive Registered Notes if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the Depositary notifies the Issuer that it is unwilling or unable to continue to act as Depositary and a successor Depositary is not appointed by the Issuer within 120 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) the Issuer in its sole discretion determines that such Global Notes (in whole but not in part) should be exchanged for Definitive Registered Notes and delivers a written notice to such effect to the Trustee; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) with respect to such Global Notes, there has occurred and is continuing an Event of Default and enforcement action is being taken in respect thereof under this Indenture, and the Trustee has received a written request delivered through the Depositary from the owner of a Book-Entry Interest requesting such exchange.

Upon the occurrence of the events listed in the preceding clauses (2)(A) through (2)(C) of this Section 2.06(a), the Issuer shall execute, and the Trustee or the Authentication Agent shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate and deliver Definitive Registered Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the applicable Global Notes tendered in exchange therefor. The Issuer will, at the cost of the Issuer (but against such indemnity as the Registrar or any relevant Agent may require in respect of any tax or other duty of whatever nature which may be levied or imposed in connection with such exchange), cause sufficient Definitive Registered Notes to be executed and delivered to the Trustee for authentication and the Registrar for registration of the exchange and dispatch to the relevant Holders within 30 days of the relevant event. The Trustee or the Registrar shall, at the cost of the Issuer, deliver such Definitive Registered Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Definitive Registered Notes issued in exchange for beneficial interests in Global Notes pursuant to this Section 2.06(a) shall be registered in such names and in such authorized denominations as the Depositary, pursuant to instructions from its Participants or Indirect Participants or otherwise, shall instruct the Trustee. A Global Note may not be exchanged for another Note other than as provided in this Section 2.06(a); *provided*, *however*, that beneficial interests in a Global Note may be transferred and exchanged as provided in Section 2.06(b), (c), (d) or (e) hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) *Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in the Global Notes*. The transfer and exchange of beneficial interests in the Global Notes will be effected through the Depositary, in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and the Applicable Procedures. Beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes will be subject to restrictions on transfer comparable to those set forth herein to the extent required by the Securities Act. Transfers of beneficial interests in the Global Notes also will require compliance with this Section 2.06(b), as well as one or more of the other following subparagraphs of this Section 2.06, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Transfer of Beneficial Interests in the Same Global Note*. Beneficial interests in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the same Restricted Global Note in accordance with the transfer restrictions set forth in the Private Placement Legend; provided, however, that prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Note may not be made to a U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person. Beneficial interests in any Unrestricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. No written orders or instructions shall be required to be delivered to the Registrar to effect the transfers described in this Section 2.06(b)(1).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *All Other Transfers and Exchanges of Beneficial Interests in Global Notes.* In connection with all transfers and exchanges of beneficial interests that are not subject to Section 2.06(b)(1) above, the transferor of such beneficial interest must deliver to the Registrar both (i) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to credit or cause to be credited a beneficial interest in another Global Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged, and (ii) instructions given in accordance with the Applicable Procedures containing information regarding the Participant account to be credited with such increase.

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Upon satisfaction of all of the requirements for transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in Global Notes contained in this Indenture and the Notes (including any Private Placement Legend therein) or otherwise applicable under the Securities Act, the Trustee or the Registrar shall adjust the principal amount of the relevant Global Note(s) pursuant to Section 2.06(g) hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *Transfer of Beneficial Interests to Another Restricted Global Note.* A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Restricted Global Note if the transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(2) above and the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in a 144A Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in a Regulation S Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) *Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note.* A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be exchanged by any Holder thereof for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note (with the Issuer's consent) if the exchange or transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(2) above and the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the Holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(a) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if the Holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the appropriate certifications in item (3) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (4), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

If any such transfer is effected pursuant to subparagraph (4) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Issuer shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee, or the Authentication Agent, shall authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of beneficial interests transferred pursuant to subparagraph (4) above.

Beneficial interests in an Unrestricted Global Note cannot be exchanged for, or transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of, a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) *Transfer or Exchange of Beneficial Interests for Definitive Registered Notes*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Restricted Definitive Registered Notes.* If any Holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Registered Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the Holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Registered Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(a) thereof;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) if such beneficial interest is being transferred outside the United States in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to the Issuer or any of the Issuer's Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof,

the Paying Agent or the Registrar shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(g) hereof, and the Issuer shall execute and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee, or the Authentication Agent, shall authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Restricted Definitive Registered Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Restricted Definitive Registered Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c) shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the Holder of such beneficial interest shall instruct the Registrar through instructions from the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee or the Registrar shall deliver such Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Restricted Definitive Registered Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(1) shall bear the Private Placement Legend and shall be subject to all restrictions on transfer contained therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes.* A Holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note may exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note or may transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note (with the Issuer's consent) only if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if the Holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(b) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if the Holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the appropriate certifications in item (3) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (C), if the Registrar or the Issuer so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes.* If any Holder of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note, then, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.06(b)(2) hereof, the Paying Agent or the Registrar will cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(g) hereof, and the Issuer will execute and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee, or the Authentication Agent, will authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(3) will be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the Holder of such beneficial interest requests through instructions to the Registrar from or through the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Paying Agent or the Registrar will deliver such Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(3) will not bear the Private Placement Legend.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) *Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Registered Notes for Beneficial Interests*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes*. If any Holder of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to exchange such Restricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note or to transfer such Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(b) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if such Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) if such Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being transferred in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) if such Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being transferred to the Issuer or any of the Issuer's Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof;

the Trustee or the Registrar will cancel the Restricted Definitive Registered Note, increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of, in the case of clause (A) above, the appropriate Restricted Global Note, in the case of clause (B) above, the appropriate 144A Global Note, and in the case of clause (C) above, the appropriate Regulation S Global Note.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes.* A Holder of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note may exchange such Restricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Restricted Definitive Registered Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note (with the Issuer's consent) only:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if such Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if such Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a certificate to the effect set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to exchange such Restricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(c) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to transfer such Restricted Definitive Registered Note to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the appropriate certifications in item (3) thereof;

and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (C), if the Registrar or the Issuer so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any of the subparagraphs in this Section 2.06(d)(2), the Trustee or the Registrar will cancel the Definitive Registered Note and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of the Unrestricted Global Note.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes.* A Holder of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note may exchange such Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note at any time. Upon receipt of a request for such an exchange or transfer, the Trustee or the Registrar will cancel the applicable Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of the relevant Unrestricted Global Note.

If any such exchange or transfer from an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note to a beneficial interest is effected pursuant to subparagraph (2) or this subparagraph (3) at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Issuer will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee, or the Authentication Agent, will authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes so transferred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) *Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Registered Notes for Definitive Registered Notes*. Upon request by a Holder of Definitive Registered Notes and such Holder's compliance with the provisions of this Section 2.06(e), the Registrar will register the transfer or exchange of Definitive Registered Notes. Prior to such registration of transfer or exchange, the requesting Holder must present or surrender to the Registrar the Definitive Registered Notes duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form satisfactory to the Registrar and duly executed by such Holder or by its attorney, duly authorized in writing. In addition, the requesting Holder must provide any additional certifications, documents and information, as applicable, required pursuant to the following provisions of this Section 2.06(e).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to Restricted Definitive Registered Notes.* Any Restricted Definitive Registered Note may be transferred to and registered in the name of a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note if the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 903 or Rule 904, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) if the transfer will be made pursuant to any other exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the certifications required by item (4) thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *Restricted Definitive Registered Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes*. Any Restricted Definitive Registered Note may be exchanged by the Holder thereof for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note (with the Issuer's consent) if the Registrar receives the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to exchange such Restricted Definitive Registered Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(d) thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Registered Note proposes to transfer such Restricted Definitive Registered Note to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> hereto, including the appropriate certifications in item (3) thereof,

and, in each such case, if the Registrar or the Issuer so requests, an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes.* A Holder of Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes may transfer such Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note. Upon receipt of a request to register such a transfer, the Registrar shall register the Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes pursuant to the instructions from the Holder thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) *Legends*. The following legends will appear on the face of all Global Notes and Definitive Registered Notes issued under this Indenture unless specifically stated otherwise in the applicable provisions of this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Private Placement Legend*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) Except as permitted by subparagraph (B) below, each Global Note and each Definitive Registered Note (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) shall bear the legend in substantially the following form:

THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE REOFFERED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM, OR NOT SUBJECT TO, SUCH REGISTRATION. THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES ON ITS OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ANY INVESTOR ACCOUNT FOR WHICH IT HAS PURCHASED SECURITIES, TO OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER SUCH SECURITY, PRIOR TO THE DATE (THE "RESALE RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE") THAT IS [IN

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THE CASE OF RULE 144A NOTES: THE LATER OF (X) ONE YEAR AFTER THE LATER OF THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE HEREOF, THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OF THE ISSUANCE OF ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES AND THE LAST DATE ON WHICH THE ISSUER OR ANY AFFILIATE OF THE ISSUER WAS THE OWNER OF THIS SECURITY (OR ANY PREDECESSOR OF SUCH SECURITY) OR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME AS PERMITTED BY RULE 144 OR ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION THERETO AND (Y) SUCH LATER DATE, IF ANY, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW,] [IN THE CASE OF REGULATION S NOTES: 40 DAYS AFTER THE LATER OF THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE HEREOF, THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OF THE ISSUANCE OF ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES AND THE DATE ON WHICH THIS SECURITY (OR ANY PREDECESSOR OF SUCH SECURITY) WAS FIRST OFFERED TO PERSONS OTHER THAN DISTRIBUTORS (AS DEFINED IN RULE 902 OF REGULATION S) IN RELIANCE ON REGULATION S], ONLY (A) TO THE ISSUER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY THEREOF, (B) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT ("RULE 144A"), TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A "QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER" AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A, (D) PURSUANT TO OFFERS AND SALES TO NON-U.S. PERSONS THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (E) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO THE ISSUER'S AND THE TRUSTEE'S RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSES (D) OR (E) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATION AND/ OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO EACH OF THEM. THIS LEGEND WILL BE REMOVED UPON THE REQUEST OF THE HOLDER AFTER THE RESALE RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE. [IN THE CASE OF REGULATION S NOTES: BY ITS ACQUISITION HEREOF, THE HOLDER HEREOF REPRESENTS THAT IT IS NOT A U.S. PERSON NOR IS IT PURCHASING FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A U.S. PERSON AND IS ACQUIRING THIS SECURITY IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.]

BY ITS ACQUISITION OF THIS SECURITY, THE HOLDER THEREOF WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT EITHER (1) NO PORTION OF THE ASSETS USED BY SUCH HOLDER TO PURCHASE OR HOLD THIS SECURITY CONSTITUTES THE ASSETS OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED ("ERISA"), ANY PLAN, INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE") OR PROVISIONS UNDER ANY OTHER U.S. OR NON-U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE ("SIMILAR LAWS"), OR OF AN ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE "PLAN ASSETS" OF ANY SUCH PLAN, ACCOUNT OR ARRANGEMENT, OR (2) THE PURCHASE, HOLDING AND DISPOSITION OF THIS SECURITY WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A SIMILAR VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE SIMILAR LAWS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Global Note or Definitive Registered Note issued pursuant to subparagraph (b)(4), (c)(2), (c)(3), (d)(2), (d)(3), (e)(2) or (e)(3) of this Section 2.06 (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) will not bear the Private Placement Legend.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *Global Note Legend.* Each Global Note will bear a legend in substantially the following form:

THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE COMMON DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS GLOBAL NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (1) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06 OF THE INDENTURE, (2) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (3) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.10 OF THE INDENTURE AND (4) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ISSUER.

UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR NOTES IN DEFINITIVE FORM, THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (WHICH SHALL INITIALLY BE [EUROCLEAR / CLEARSTREAM]) TO THE ISSUER OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITARY OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO THE DEPOSITARY OR SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE, HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *Cancellation and/or Adjustment of Global Notes.* At such time as all beneficial interests in a particular Global Note have been exchanged for Definitive Registered Notes or a particular Global Note has been redeemed, repurchased or canceled in whole and not in part, each such Global Note will be returned to or retained and canceled by the Trustee in accordance with Section 2.10 hereof. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Note is exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note or for Definitive Registered Notes, the principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note will be reduced accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Registrar or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such reduction; and if the beneficial interest is being exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note, such other Global Note will be increased accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Registrar or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such increase.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) *General Provisions Relating to Transfers and Exchanges*. 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Issuer will execute and the Trustee or the Authentication Agent will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Registered Notes upon receipt of an Authentication Order or at the Registrar's request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) No service charge will be made to a Holder of a Global Note or to a Holder of a Definitive Registered Note for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the Issuer may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than any such transfer taxes or similar governmental charge payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 3.06, 3.07, 4.13 and 9.05 hereof).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Neither the Registrar nor the Issuer will be required:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) to issue, to register the transfer of or to exchange any Notes during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of any selection of Notes for redemption under Section 3.02 and ending at the close of business on the day of selection;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) to register the transfer of or to exchange any Note selected for redemption or tendered for repurchase (and not withdrawn) in connection with a Change of Control Offer, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed or unpurchased portion of any Note being redeemed or repurchased in part; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note between a record date and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) All Global Notes and Definitive Registered Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Global Notes or Definitive Registered Notes will be the valid obligations of the Issuer and the Guarantors, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Global Notes or Definitive Registered Notes surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Prior to due presentment for the registration of a transfer of any Note, the Trustee, any Agent and the Issuer may deem and treat the Person in whose name any Note is registered as the absolute owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of, interest, premium and Additional Amounts, if any on such Notes and for all other purposes, and none of the Trustee, any Agent or the Issuer shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) The Trustee or the Authentication Agent will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Registered Notes in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) All certifications, certificates and Opinions of Counsel required to be submitted to the Registrar pursuant to this Section 2.06 to effect a registration of transfer or exchange may be submitted by mail or by facsimile, PDF or other electronic transmission.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) Neither the Trustee nor the Agents shall have any obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law with respect to any transfer of any interest in any note (including any transfers between or among participants or indirect participants in any global note) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Indenture, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The Trustee, in any of its capacities hereunder, shall have no responsibility or obligation to any beneficial owner of a Global Note, a member of, or a participant in, any Depositary or other Person with respect to the accuracy of the records of any Depositary or its nominee or of any participant or member thereof, with respect to any ownership Interest in the Notes or with respect to the delivery to any participant member, beneficial owner or other Person (other than such Depositary) of any notice (including any notice of redemption or purchase) or the payment of any amount or delivery of any Notes (or other security or property) under or with respect to such Notes. All notices and communications to be given to the Holders and all payments to be made to Holders in respect of the Notes shall be given or made only to or upon the order of the registered Holders. The rights of beneficial owners in any Global Note shall be exercised only through the applicable Depositary subject to the Applicable Procedures. The Trustee may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon information furnished by the applicable Depositary with respect to its members, participants and any beneficial owners. None of the Trustee or any Agent shall have any responsibility for any actions taken or not taken by any Depositary.

Section 2.07 *Replacement Notes.*

If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or the Issuer or the Trustee receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Note, the Issuer will issue and the Trustee, or the applicable Authentication Agent, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, will authenticate a replacement Note if the Trustee's requirements are met. If required by the Trustee, any Agent, or the Issuer, an indemnity bond must be supplied by the Holder that is sufficient in the judgment of the Trustee, the relevant Agent, and the Issuer to protect the Issuer, the Trustee and any Agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Issuer, the Trustee and any Agent may charge the relevant Holder for its expenses in replacing a Note.

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If, after the delivery of such replacement Note, a *bona fide* purchaser of the original Note in lieu of which such replacement Note was issued presents for payment or registration such original Note, the Trustee shall be entitled to recover such replacement Note from the Person to whom it was delivered or any Person taking therefrom, except a *bona fide* purchaser, and shall be entitled to recover upon the security or indemnity provided therefor to the extent of any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by the Issuer, the Trustee, and any Agent in connection therewith.

Subject to the provisions of the final sentence of the preceding paragraph of this Section 2.07, every replacement Note is an obligation of the Issuer and shall be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with all other Notes duly issued hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.07, in case any mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note has become or is about to become due and payable, the Issuer in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Note, pay such Note.

Section 2.08 *Outstanding Notes.*

The Notes outstanding at any time are all the Notes authenticated by the Trustee or the Authentication Agents except for those canceled by the Trustee, Paying Agent or Registrar, those delivered to them for cancellation, those reductions in the interest in a Global Note effected by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions hereof and those described in this Section 2.08 as not outstanding. Except as set forth in Section 2.09 hereof, a Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuer holds the Note; however, Notes held by the Issuer or an Affiliate of the Issuer shall not be deemed to be outstanding for purposes of Section 3.08(b).

If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Note is held by a bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Note is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer.

If the entire principal amount and premium, if any, of any Note is considered paid under Section 4.01 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue.

If the Paying Agent receives in accordance with this Indenture, by 10:00 a.m. London time, on each redemption date. purchase date or maturity date (or such other time as the Issuer and the Paying Agent may mutually agree from time to time, but always subject to actual receipt), money sufficient to pay all principal and interest and premium, if any, payable on that date with respect to the Notes (or portions thereof) to be redeemed, purchased or maturing as the case may be, and the Paying Agent is not, as advised to it in writing by the Issuer prohibited from paying such amount to the relevant Holders on that date pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, then on and after that date such Notes (or portions thereof) cease to be outstanding and interest on them ceases to accrue.

Section 2.09 *Acts by Holders.*

In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of Notes have concurred in any notice, direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the Issuer, or by any Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Issuer, will be considered as though not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee will be protected in relying on any such notice, direction, waiver or consent, only Notes that a Responsible Officer of the Trustee actually knows are so owned will be so disregarded.

Section 2.10 *Cancellation.*

The Issuer at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee or at the direction of the Trustee, the Registrar or the Paying Agent (other than the Issuer or a subsidiary of the Issuer) and no one else will cancel all Notes surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment, replacement or cancellation and will dispose of such canceled Notes (subject to the record retention requirements of the Exchange Act) in its customary manner unless the Issuer directs the Trustee to deliver canceled Notes to the Issuer following a written request from the Issuer. The Issuer may not issue new Notes to replace Notes that it has redeemed, purchased or paid or that have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.

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Section 2.11 *Defaulted Interest.*

If the Issuer defaults in a payment of interest on the Notes, it will pay the defaulted interest in any lawful manner plus, to the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest, in accordance with the terms hereof, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof. The Issuer will notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent in writing of the amount of defaulted interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Issuer will fix or cause to be fixed each such special record date and payment date; *provided* that no such special record date may be less than 10 days prior to the related payment date for such defaulted interest. At least 10 days before the special record date, the Issuer (or, upon the written request of the Issuer, the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Issuer) will deliver or cause to be delivered to Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date and the amount of such interest to be paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Issuer pays the defaulted interest prior to the date that is 30 days after the date of default in payment of interest, no special record date will be set and payment will be made to the Holders as of the original record date.

Section 2.12 *Additional Amounts.*

All payments made by or on behalf of the Issuer or any Guarantor (including, in each case, any successor entity) (each, a "*Payor*") under or with respect to the Notes or with respect to any Note Guarantee, as applicable, will be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any Taxes unless the withholding or deduction of such Taxes is then required by law or by the relevant taxing authority's interpretation or administration thereof. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any Taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any jurisdiction from or through which payment on any such Note or Note Guarantee is made by or on behalf of
any Payor or the Paying Agent or any political subdivision or governmental authority thereof or therein having the power to tax (including the jurisdiction of the Paying Agent); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any other jurisdiction in which a Payor is incorporated or organized, engaged in business for tax purposes, or
otherwise considered to be a resident for tax purposes, or any political subdivision or governmental authority thereof or therein having the power to tax (each of clause (1) and (2), a "*Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction* "),

will at any time be required by law to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Payor or the Paying Agent with respect to any Note or any Note Guarantee, including (without limitation) payments of principal, redemption or purchase price, interest or premium, if any, the Payor will pay (together with such payments) such additional amounts (the "Additional Amounts") as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments, after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts), will not be less than the amounts which would have been received in respect of such payments on any such Note or Note Guarantee in the absence of such withholding or deduction; provided, however, that no such Additional Amounts will be payable for or on account of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any Taxes, to the extent such Taxes would not have been so imposed but for the existence of any present or
former connection between the relevant Holder (or between a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member, partner or shareholder of, or possessor of power over the relevant Holder, if the relevant Holder is an estate, nominee, trust, partnership, limited
liability company or corporation) and the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction (including, being resident for tax purposes, or being a citizen or resident or national of, or carrying on a business or maintaining a permanent establishment in, or place of
management present in, or being physically present in, the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction) but excluding, in each case, any connection arising solely from the acquisition, ownership or holding of such Note or the receipt of any payment or the exercise
or enforcement of rights under such Note, this Indenture or a Note Guarantee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any Taxes, to the extent such Taxes are imposed or withheld by reason of the failure by the Holder or the
beneficial owner of the Note to comply with any applicable certification, information, documentary or other evidentiary requirements concerning the nationality, residence or identity of the Holder or such beneficial owner, or to make any declaration
or similar claim or satisfy any other reporting requirement relating to such matters, which is required by a law, statute, treaty, regulation or administrative practice of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction as a precondition to exemption from, or
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or part of such Tax, but, in each case, only to the extent the Holder or beneficial owner is legally entitled to do so and, to the extent that a request for any such certification, information, documentation or other evidence is required to be made by any Payor or the Paying Agent, such request is timely and properly made in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) any Taxes, to the extent such Taxes are imposed as a result of the presentation of the Note for payment (where
Notes are in the form of Definitive Registered Notes and presentation is required) more than 30 days after the later of the applicable payment date or the date the relevant payment is first made available for payment to the Holder (except to the
extent that the Holder would have been entitled to Additional Amounts had the Note been presented on the last day of such 30 day period);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any Taxes that are payable otherwise than by deduction or withholding from a payment on or with respect to the
Notes or with respect to any Note Guarantee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) any estate, inheritance, gift, sales, transfer, excise, capital gains, personal property or similar Taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) any Taxes imposed, deducted or withheld pursuant to section 1471(b) of the Code or otherwise imposed pursuant
to sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, in each case, as of the Issue Date (and any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable), any current or future regulations or agreements thereunder, official interpretations thereof or
similar law or regulation implementing an intergovernmental agreement relating thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) any U.S. federal back-up withholding tax under section 3406 of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) any Taxes that are imposed or withheld solely because such Holder (or the beneficial owner for whose benefit
such holder holds the Notes), or a fiduciary, settlor, beneficiary, member, shareholder or other equity owner of, or possessor of a power over, such holder (or beneficial owner), if such Holder (or beneficial owner) is an estate, trust, partnership,
limited liability company, corporation or other entity: (i) with respect to any withholding Taxes imposed by the United States, is or was with respect to the United States a personal holding company, a passive foreign investment company, a
controlled foreign corporation, a foreign private foundation or other foreign tax-exempt organization or corporation that has accumulated earnings to avoid United States federal income tax, (ii) actually or constructively owns or owned 10% or
more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Issuer's stock within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3) of the Code, or (iii) is or was a bank receiving payments on an extension of credit made pursuant to a loan agreement
entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3) of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) with respect to withholding Taxes imposed by the United States, any such Taxes imposed by reason of the failure
of such holder to fulfil the statement requirements of Sections 871(h) or 881(c) of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) any Taxes that are imposed or withheld pursuant to the German Act Combating Tax Avoidance and Unfair Tax
Competition (Gesetz zur Abwehr von Steuervermeidung und unfairem Steuerwettbewerb), as amended or replaced from time to time; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) any combination of the items above.

In addition, no Additional Amounts shall be paid with respect to a Holder who is a fiduciary, partnership, limited liability company or other fiscally transparent entity, or any Person other than the beneficial owner of the Notes, to the extent that the beneficiary or settler with respect to such fiduciary, the member of such partnership or the beneficial owner would not have been entitled to Additional Amounts had such beneficiary, settler, member or beneficial owner held such Notes directly.

The Payor will (i) make any required withholding or deduction and (ii) remit the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant tax authority in accordance with applicable law. The Payor will provide certified copies of tax receipts evidencing the payment of any Taxes so deducted or withheld from each Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction imposing such Taxes, or if such tax receipts are not available, certified copies of such other evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee as is available of such payments as soon as reasonably practicable to the Trustee (with a copy to the relevant Paying Agent). Such copies shall be made available to the Holders upon reasonable request within 90 days after the date the payment of any Taxes deducted or withheld is due pursuant to applicable law and will be made available at the offices of the relevant Paying Agent.

If any Payor is obligated to pay Additional Amounts under or with respect to any payment made on any Note or any Note Guarantee, at least 30 days prior to the date of such payment, the Payor will deliver to the Trustee and the relevant Paying Agent an Officer's Certificate stating the fact that Additional Amounts will be payable and the amount estimated to be so payable and such other information necessary to enable the relevant Paying Agent to pay Additional Amounts on the relevant payment date (unless such obligation to pay Additional Amounts

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arises less than 45 days prior to the relevant payment date, in which case the Payor may deliver such Officer's Certificate as promptly as practicable after the date that is 30 days prior to the payment date). The Trustee and the relevant Paying Agent shall be entitled to conclusively rely on such Officer's Certificate as conclusive proof that such payments are necessary.

Wherever in this Indenture or the Notes there is mentioned, in any context:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the payment of principal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) redemption prices or purchase prices in connection with a redemption or purchase of the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) interest; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any other amount payable on or with respect to any of the Notes or any Note Guarantee,

such reference shall be deemed to include payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof.

The Payor will pay and reimburse each applicable Holder for any present or future stamp, issue, registration, court or documentary Taxes or any other excise, property or similar Taxes that arise in a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction from the execution, issuance, delivery, registration, enforcement of, or receipt of payments with respect to any Notes, any Note Guarantee, this Indenture, or any other document or instrument in relation thereto (in each case, other than in connection with a transfer of the Note after the Issue Date) and limited, solely to the extent of such Taxes that arise from the receipt of any payments of principal or interest on the Notes, to any such Taxes that are not excluded under clauses (1) through (3) and (5) through (10) (save that in respect of clause (5), this limitation shall not apply in connection with transfer, personal property or similar Taxes).

The foregoing obligations will survive any termination, defeasance or discharge of this Indenture, any transfer by a Holder or beneficial owner, and will apply mutatis mutandis to any jurisdiction in which any successor to a Payor is incorporated or organized, engaged in business for tax purposes or otherwise resident for tax purposes, or any jurisdiction from or through which any payment under, or with respect to the Notes (or any Note Guarantee) is made by or on behalf of such successor Payor, or any political subdivision or taxing authority or agency thereof or therein.

Section 2.13 *Currency Indemnity and Calculation of Euro-Denominated Restrictions.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Euro is the required currency (each a "*Required Currency*") of account and payment for all sums payable by the Issuer and the Guarantors, if any, under or in connection with the Notes and the Note Guarantees thereof, if any, including damages. Any amount received or recovered in respect of the Notes in a currency other than the Required Currency, whether as a result of, or the enforcement of, a judgment or order of a court of any jurisdiction, in the winding-up or dissolution of the Issuer, any Guarantor or otherwise by any Holder, any Paying Agent or by the Trustee, in respect of any sum expressed to be due to it from the Issuer or a Guarantor will only constitute a discharge to the Issuer or such Guarantor, as applicable, to the extent of the amount of the Required Currency which the recipient is able to purchase with the amount so received or recovered in that other currency on the date of that receipt or recovery (or, if it is not practicable to make that purchase on that date, on the first date on which it is practicable to do so).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the amount in that other currency is less than the amount of the Required Currency expressed to be due to the recipient, any Paying Agent or the Trustee under any Note, the Issuer and the Guarantors will indemnify them against any loss sustained by such recipient or the Trustee as a result. In any event, the Issuer and the Guarantors will indemnify the recipient, any Paying Agent or the Trustee on a joint and several basis against the cost of making any such purchase. For the purposes of this currency indemnity provision, it will be prima facie evidence of the matter stated therein for the Holder of a Note, or any Paying Agent or the Trustee to certify in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer (indicating the sources of information used) the loss it incurred in making any such purchase. These indemnities constitute a separate and independent obligation from the Issuer's and the Guarantors' other obligations, will give rise to a separate and independent cause of action, will apply irrespective of any waiver granted by any Holder of a Note, any Paying Agent or the Trustee (other than a waiver of the indemnities set out herein) and will continue in full force and effect despite any other judgment, order, claim or proof for a liquidated amount in respect of any sum due under any Note or any Note Guarantee, or to the Trustee.

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ARTICLE 3

REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT

Section 3.01 *Notices to Trustee.*

If the Issuer elects to redeem any Notes pursuant to the applicable optional redemption provisions contained in Section 3.08 or Section 3.09, it must furnish to the Trustee (with a copy to the Paying Agent), at least 10 days (or such shorter period as may be allowed by the Trustee) an Officer's Certificate setting forth:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the redemption date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the redemption price. If the redemption price is not known at the time such Officer's Certificate is to
be given, the actual redemption price calculated as described in the terms of the Notes will be set forth in an Officer's Certificate delivered to the Trustee no later than two Business Days prior to the redemption date.

Section 3.02 *Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Under the existing practice of Euroclear and Clearstream, if fewer than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, Euroclear and Clearstream will credit their respective participants' accounts in accordance with the applicable procedures and rules of Euroclear and Clearstream unless otherwise required by law or applicable stock exchange rules; provided, however, that no Book-Entry Interest of less than €100,000 principal amount may be redeemed or purchased in part.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in minimum amounts of €100,000 and integral multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof, except that if all the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed or purchased, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not a multiple of €1,000 (in excess of €100,000) shall be redeemed or purchased. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption or purchase also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If the Notes are not held through the Depositary, the Notes will be selected on a pro rata basis, subject to adjustments so that no Note in an unauthorized denomination remains outstanding after such redemption or purchase; provided, however, that no Note of €100,000 in aggregate principal amount or less shall be redeemed or purchased in part and only Notes in integral multiples of €1,000 shall be redeemed. The Trustee shall not be liable for selections made under this paragraph.

Section 3.03 *Notice of Redemption.*

Except as otherwise provided herein, at least 10 days but not more than 90 days before the redemption date, the Issuer shall transmit a notice of redemption in accordance with Section 12.01 and as provided below to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed, in accordance with the Applicable Procedures (in relation to Notes represented by Global Notes held by a nominee of the common depositary for the Depositary) or otherwise at the address of such Holder appearing in the security register, with a copy to the Trustee, Paying Agent and Registrar, except that redemption notices may be delivered electronically or mailed more than 90 days prior to a redemption date if (1) the notice is conditional or issued in connection with a legal or covenant defeasance of the Notes pursuant to Article 8 hereof or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Article 10 hereof or (2) in the case of a redemption that is subject to one or more conditions precedent, the date of redemption or purchase is extended as permitted in this Indenture. For Notes which are represented by Global Notes held on behalf of the Depositary, notices may be given by delivery of the relevant notices to the Depositary for communication to entitled Holders in substitution for the aforesaid mailing. If and for so long as any Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange and if and to the extent the rules of the Authority so require, the Issuer will notify the Authority of any such notice to the Holders of the Notes and, in connection with any redemption, the Issuer will notify the Authority of any change in the principal amount of Notes outstanding.

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The notice will identify the Notes to be redeemed and will state:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the redemption date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the redemption price, including if applicable accrued interest and Additional Amounts (or the method by which such amount is to be determined);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon surrender of such Note, such portion of the Notes will be canceled (in the case of Global Notes) or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion will be issued upon cancellation of the original Note (in the case of Definitive Registered Notes);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the name and address of the Paying Agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) that, unless the Issuer defaults in making such redemption payment or the Paying Agent is prohibited from making such payment pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) the ISIN or Common Code, as applicable, if any, printed on the Notes being redeemed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the ISIN or Common Code, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) any conditions precedent to such redemption.

At the Issuer's request, given at least 5 Business Days before the notice is to be sent (or such shorter period as shall be acceptable to the Trustee), the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption in the Issuer's name and at its expense. In such event, the Issuer shall provide the Trustee and the Paying Agent with the information required in the form of such notice and within the time periods specified by this Article 3.

To the extent that the mandatory rules and procedures of the Depositary or the requirements of the Exchange conflict with this Indenture, any notice will be deemed to satisfy this Indenture if it complies with the mandatory rules and procedures of the Depositary and the requirements of the Exchange.

Section 3.04 *Effect of Notice of Redemption.*

Notice of any redemption or offer to purchase or exchange of the Notes may, at the Issuer's discretion, be given prior to the completion of a transaction (including an Equity Offering, an incurrence of Indebtedness, a Change of Control or other transaction or event) and any redemption, offer to purchase or exchange notice may, at the Issuer's discretion, be subject to one or more conditions precedent, including, but not limited to, completion of a related transaction or event, as the case may be. If such redemption, exchange or purchase is so subject to satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent, such notice shall describe each such condition, and if applicable, shall state that, in the Issuer's discretion, the redemption date may be delayed (including more than 90 days after the date the notice of redemption or offer to purchase was sent) until such time as any or all such conditions shall be satisfied (or waived by the Issuer in its sole discretion), or such redemption or purchase may not occur and such notice may be rescinded in the event that any or all such conditions shall not have been satisfied (or waived by the Issuer in its sole discretion) by the redemption date, or by the redemption date as so delayed. For the avoidance of doubt, if any redemption or repurchase date shall be delayed pursuant to this Indenture and the terms of the applicable notice of redemption or repurchase, such redemption or repurchase date as so delayed may occur at any time after the original redemption or repurchase date set forth in the applicable notice of redemption or repurchase and after the satisfaction of any applicable conditions precedent, including, without limitation, on a date that is less than 10 days after the original redemption or repurchase date or the redemption or repurchase date so delayed and more than 90 days after the date of the applicable notice of redemption or repurchase. In addition, the Issuer may provide in such notice that payment of the redemption price and performance of the Issuer's obligations with respect to such redemption may be performed by another Person.

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The Issuer may redeem the Notes pursuant to one or more of the relevant provisions in this Indenture, and a single notice of redemption may be delivered with respect to redemptions made pursuant to different provisions, and any such notice may provide that redemptions made pursuant to different provisions will have different redemption dates.

If the optional redemption date is on or after a record date and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, the accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date will be paid on the redemption date to the Holder in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the Applicable Procedures, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders whose Notes will be subject to redemption by the Issuer.

Section 3.05 *Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price.*

Unless otherwise agreed with the Paying Agent, no later than 10:00 a.m. (London time), on the redemption or purchase date, the Issuer will deposit with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption or purchase price of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed or purchased on that date other than Notes or portions of Notes called for redemption that have been delivered by the Issuer to the Trustee for cancellation. The Paying Agent will promptly return to the Issuer any money deposited with the Paying Agent by the Issuer in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption or purchase price of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on, all Notes to be redeemed or purchased. No Agent shall be required to pay out any money without first having been placed in funds.

If the Issuer complies with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, on and after the redemption or purchase date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or the portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase unless the Paying Agent is prohibited from making such redemption payment pursuant to the terms of this Indenture. If any Note called for redemption or purchase is not so paid upon surrender for redemption or purchase because of the failure of the Issuer to comply with the preceding paragraph, interest, if any, shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the redemption or purchase date until such principal is paid, and, to the extent lawful, on any interest, if any, not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof.

Section 3.06 *Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part.*

Subject to the terms hereof, upon surrender and cancellation of a Note that is redeemed in part, the Issuer shall execute and upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee, or the Authentication Agent, shall authenticate for the Holder (at the Issuer's expense), (a) in the case of a Definitive Registered Note, a new Definitive Registered Note in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the original Definitive Registered Note upon cancellation of the original Definitive Registered Note and (b) in the case of a Global Note, the Registrar shall make an appropriate notation on such Global Note (or otherwise in accordance with the Applicable Procedures) to decrease the principal amount thereof to an amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof.

Section 3.07 *Mandatory Redemption or Sinking Fund.*

The Issuer is not required to make mandatory redemption payments or sinking fund payments with respect to the Notes.

Section 3.08 *Optional Redemption.*

Except as set forth in this Section 3.08 and in Section 3.09 below, the Notes are not redeemable at the option of the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) At any time prior to February 15, 2029, the Issuer may redeem the Notes in whole or in part, at its option and on one or more occasions, upon notice as described under Section 3.03, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Notes being redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) At any time and from time to time prior to February 15, 2029, the Issuer may, at its option and on one or more occasions, redeem Notes with the net cash proceeds received by the Issuer from any Equity Offering at a redemption price equal to 104.250% of the principal amount of such Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, in an aggregate principal amount for all such redemptions not to exceed 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes; provided that

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in each case the redemption takes place not later than 180 days after the closing of the related Equity Offering; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) not less than 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the then-outstanding Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately thereafter (including Additional Notes but excluding Notes held by the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) At any time and from time to time on or after February 15, 2029, the Issuer may, at its option and on one or more occasions, redeem the Notes in whole or in part, upon notice as described under Section 3.03, at a redemption price equal to the percentage of principal amount set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes redeemed, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on February 15 of the year indicated below:

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|:---|:---|
| **Date** | **Redemption Price** |
| 2029 | 102.125% |
| 2030 | 101.0625% |
|  2031 and thereafter | 100.000% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If the optional redemption date is on or after a record date and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, the accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date will be paid on the redemption date to the Holder in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the applicable procedures of Euroclear and Clearstream, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders whose Notes will be subject to redemption by the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Unless the Issuer defaults in the payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called for redemption on the applicable redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in connection with any tender offer or other offer to purchase the Notes, including a Change of Control Offer, if Holders of not less than 90% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes validly tender and the Issuer or a third-party in lieu of the Issuer, purchases all of the Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn by such Holders, all of the Holders will be deemed to have consented to such tender or other offer, and accordingly, the Issuer or such third party will have the right upon not less than 10 days' nor more than 90 days' prior notice, given not more than 90 days following such purchase date, to redeem any Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at a redemption price equal to the price offered to each other Holder (which may be less than par, and excluding any early tender or incentive fee and any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon paid to any Holder in such offer payment), plus, to the extent not included in the offer consideration, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon, to, but excluding, the date of redemption, plus any Additional Amounts, if any. In determining whether the Holders of at least 90% of the aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes have validly tendered and not validly withdrawn Notes in a tender offer or other offer to purchase (including a Change of Control Offer), as applicable, Notes owned by an Affiliate of the Issuer or by funds controlled or managed by any Affiliate of the Issuer, or any successor thereof, shall be deemed to be outstanding for the purposes of such tender offer or other offer to purchase (including a Change of Control Offer), as applicable.

Section 3.09 *Redemption for Taxation Reasons.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer may redeem the Notes in whole, but not in part, at any time at its discretion upon giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days' prior notice to the Holders (with a copy to the Trustee and the Paying Agent) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the date fixed for redemption (a "Tax Redemption Date") (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date) and all Additional Amounts, as defined in Section 2.12, if any, then due and which will become due on the Tax Redemption Date as a result of the redemption or otherwise, if the Issuer determines in good faith that, as a result of:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any change in, or amendment to, the law or treaties (or any regulations, official guidance or rulings promulgated thereunder) of a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction affecting taxation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any amendment to, or change in an official application, administration or written interpretation of such laws, treaties, regulations, official guidance or rulings (including by reason of a holding, judgment or order by a court of competent jurisdiction or a change in published administrative practice, regardless of whether such action, change or holding is with respect to the Issuer);

(each of the foregoing in clauses (1) and (2), a "*Change in Tax Law*"),

a Payor is, or on the next Interest Payment Date date in respect of the Notes would be, required to pay Additional Amounts (or increased Additional Amounts) with respect to the Notes (but, in the case of a Guarantor, only if the payment giving rise to such requirement cannot be made by the Issuer or a Guarantor who can make such payment without the obligation to pay Additional Amounts), and such obligation cannot be avoided by taking reasonable measures available to the Payor (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the appointment of a new Paying Agent where this would be reasonable, but not including assignment of the obligation to make payment with respect to the Notes). Such Change in Tax Law must be formally announced and become effective on or after the Issue Date (or if the applicable Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction became a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction on a date after the Issue Date, such later date). The foregoing provisions shall apply (a) to a Guarantor only after such time as such Guarantor is obliged to make at least one payment on the Notes and (b) mutatis mutandis to any successor Person, after such successor Person becomes a party to this Indenture, with respect to a Change in Tax Law occurring after the time such successor Person becomes a party to this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notice of redemption for taxation reasons will be delivered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 3.03. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such notice of redemption will be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Payor would be obligated to make such payment of Additional Amounts. Prior to the delivery of any notice of redemption of Notes pursuant to the foregoing, the Issuer will deliver to the Trustee (a) an Officer's Certificate stating that it is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to its right to so redeem have been satisfied and (b) an opinion of an independent tax counsel of recognized standing selected by the Issuer and reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee and qualified under the laws of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction to the effect that the Payor has been or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts as a result of a Change in Tax Law. The Trustee will accept and shall be entitled to rely conclusively on such Officer's Certificate and opinion as sufficient evidence of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent described above, without liability or further inquiry, in which event it will be conclusive and binding on the Holders.

Section 3.10 *Open Market Purchases.*

The Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries or any of their affiliates may at any time and from time to time purchase Notes in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer or otherwise, at such price and on such terms as they see fit*,* and, for the avoidance of doubt, such transactions shall not be deemed to be a redemption or otherwise subject to the provisions of this Indenture governing redemptions of the Notes*.* 

ARTICLE 4 COVENANTS

For the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of the Transactions shall not be prohibited by this Article 4, Article 5 or Section 12.03.

Section 4.01 *Payment of Notes.*

The Issuer shall pay or cause to be paid the principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes and in this Indenture. Principal, premium, if any, and interest and Additional Amounts, if any, will be considered paid for all purposes hereunder on the date due if the Paying Agent holds, prior to 10:00 a.m. (London time) on such date (or such other time as the Issuer and the Paying Agent may mutually agree from time to time, but always subject to actual receipt), money deposited by the Issuer in immediately available funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, and interest then due and is not prohibited from paying such money to the Holders on that date pursuant to the terms of this Indenture.

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Section 4.02 *Reports.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Whether or not the Issuer is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Issuer must provide the Trustee and, upon request, to any Holder of the Notes within fifteen (15) Business Days after filing the same with the SEC, or in the event no such filing is required, within fifteen (15) Business Days after the end of the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations (giving effect to applicable grace periods) (excluding any such information, documents or reports, or portions thereof, subject to confidential treatment and any correspondence with the SEC):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) all financial statements that would be required to be contained in an annual report on Form 10-K, or any successor or comparable form, filed with the SEC, including a "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and a report on the annual financial statements by the Issuer's independent registered public accounting firm;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) all financial statements that would be required to be contained in a quarterly report on Form 10-Q, or any successor or comparable form, filed with the SEC, including a "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, subject only to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) all current reports containing financial statements that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K, or any successor or comparable form;

provided, however, that in the event of any natural, medical, man-made or similar catastrophe which prevents or otherwise unduly restricts the Issuer (in the good faith judgment of the Issuer) from furnishing the reports specified in clauses (1) and (2) of this paragraph of this covenant within the time period set out therein, the Issuer shall have the right to extend its reporting deadline up to 60 additional days after such reporting period deadline; provided, further, that the Issuer endeavors to provide such financial statements as soon as reasonably practicable.

In addition, to the extent not satisfied by the foregoing, the Issuer shall furnish to prospective investors, upon their request, any information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act so long as the Notes are not freely transferable under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The foregoing delivery requirements shall be deemed satisfied if the foregoing materials are available on the SEC's EDGAR system or on the Issuer's website within the applicable time period (giving effect to applicable grace periods), it being agreed that the Trustee shall have no obligation to determine whether such reports have been made available.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To the extent such information is not available on the SEC's EDGAR system, the Issuer will make the above information and reports available to securities analysts and prospective investors upon request by posting it on the Issuer's website.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) At any time when the Issuer is no longer subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, none of such reports will be required to (1) comply with Section 302, 404 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or related Items 307 and 308 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC, or Regulation G or Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K (with respect to any non-GAAP financial measures contained therein), (2) contain the information required by Items 201, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407, 701 or 703 of Regulation S-K, (3) contain the separate financial information contemplated by Rules 3-05, 3-09, 3-10, 3-16, 13-01 or 13-02 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC (or any successor rules) and (4) provide financial statements in interactive data format using the eXtensible Business Reporting Language.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Trustee shall have no duty to review or analyze any reports furnished or made available to it and the Trustee's receipt of such reports shall not constitute actual or constructive knowledge of the information contained therein or determinable therefrom, including the Issuer's or any Guarantor's compliance with any of its covenants (as to which the Trustee is entitled to conclusively rely on an Officer's Certificate).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To the extent any information is not provided within the time periods specified in this Section 4.02 and such information is subsequently provided, the Issuer will be deemed to have satisfied its obligations with respect thereto at such time and any Default with respect thereto shall be deemed to have been cured.

Section 4.03 *Compliance Certificates.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, an Officer's Certificate indicating whether the signers thereof know of any Default that occurred during the previous year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee, within 30 days after knowledge of the occurrence thereof, written notice of any events of which it is aware which would constitute an Event of Default, their status and what action the Issuer is taking or proposes to take in respect thereof; *provided*, that no notice is required if the event that would constitute a default has been cured or waived before the date the Issuer is required to deliver notice.

Section 4.04 *Listing.* Upon the listing of the Notes on the Exchange, the Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain such listing.

Section 4.05 *Suspension of Covenants on Achievement of Investment Grade Status.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Following the first day:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Notes have achieved Investment Grade Status; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this Indenture,

then, beginning on that day and continuing until the Reversion Date , (i) the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to Section 4.14 and (ii) Section 4.11 shall be limited to apply solely to the Issuer and the Guarantors (the "*Suspended Covenants*").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If at any time the Notes cease to have such Investment Grade Status (the "*Reversion Date*"), then the Suspended Covenants will thereafter be reinstated as if such covenant had never been suspended and be applicable pursuant to the terms of this Indenture (including in connection with performing any calculation or assessment to determine compliance with the terms of this Indenture), unless and until the Notes subsequently attain Investment Grade Status and no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this Indenture (in which event the Suspended Covenants shall no longer be in effect for such time that the Notes maintain an Investment Grade Status); *provided*, *however*, that no Default, Event of Default or breach of any kind shall be deemed to exist under this Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees with respect to the Suspended Covenants based on, and none of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries shall bear any liability for, any actions taken or events occurring during the Suspension Period, or any actions taken at any time pursuant to any Contractual Obligation arising prior to the Reversion Date, regardless of whether such actions or events would have been permitted if the applicable Suspended Covenant remained in effect during such period. The period of time between the date of suspension of the covenant and the Reversion Date is referred to as the "*Suspension Period*." All such further obligations to grant Guarantees shall be reinstated upon the Reversion Date. No default or Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred on the Reversion Date as a result of any actions taken by the Issuer or its Subsidiaries during the Suspension Period (or, upon termination of the Suspension Period or after that time based solely on any action taken or event that occurred during the Suspension Period), with respect to the Suspended Covenants. On and after each Reversion Date, the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be permitted without causing a Default or Event of Default, to honor, comply with or otherwise perform any contractual commitments or obligations arising and permitted during any Suspension Period and to consummate the transactions contemplated by any contract entered into during the Suspension Period, so long as such contract and such consummation would have been permitted during such Suspension Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trustee shall have no duty to monitor the ratings of the Notes, shall not be deemed to have any knowledge of the ratings of the Notes and shall have no duty to notify Holders if the Notes achieve Investment Grade Status or of the occurrence of a Reversion Date.

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Section 4.06 *[Reserved].*

Section 4.07 *[Reserved].*

Section 4.08 *[Reserved].*

Section 4.09 *[Reserved].*

Section 4.10 *[Reserved].*

Section 4.11 *Limitation on Liens.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into, create, incur or assume any Lien on any of their property or assets of any kind (real or personal, tangible or intangible) (each, an "*Initial Lien*"), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, in order to secure any Indebtedness, without effectively providing that the Notes shall be equally and ratably secured until such time as such Indebtedness is no longer secured by such Lien, except:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Liens granted after the Issue Date in favor of the holders of the Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Permitted Liens.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For purposes of the foregoing covenant, (i) the creation of a Lien to secure Indebtedness which existed prior to the creation of such Lien will be deemed to involve Indebtedness in an amount equal to the lesser of (x) the fair value (as determined in good faith by the Issuer) of the asset subjected to such Lien and (y) the principal amount secured by such Lien, and (ii) in the event that a Lien meets the criteria of more than one of the types of Permitted Liens or Liens permitted by the preceding paragraphs, the Issuer, in its sole discretion, will divide and/or classify, and may redivide and/or reclassify, such Lien and only be required to include the amount and type of such Lien (or any portion thereof) as a Permitted Lien or a Lien permitted by the preceding paragraphs, and a Lien (or any portion thereof) may be divided, redivided, classified and reclassified into more than one of such types of Liens; provided that the Liens securing the Senior Credit Agreement that are outstanding as of the Issue Date and any refinancing thereof must be incurred pursuant to clause (6)(b) of the definition of "Permitted Liens." In addition, for purposes of calculating compliance with the foregoing covenant, in no event will the amount of any Indebtedness secured by a Lien or any such Lien be required to be included more than once despite the fact more than one Person is or becomes liable with respect to such Indebtedness and despite the fact such Indebtedness is secured by the assets of more than one Person (for example, and for avoidance of doubt, in the case where there are Liens on assets of one or more of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries securing any Indebtedness, the amount of such Indebtedness secured shall only be included once for purposes of such calculations).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar or Euro denominated restriction on the incurrence of any Liens, the amount incurred shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date such Liens was incurred, in the case of term debt, or first committed or first incurred (whichever yields the lower U.S. dollar or Euro equivalent, as applicable), in the case of revolving credit debt or debt financing to fund an acquisition; provided that if such Lien is incurred to refinance other any other Lien denominated in a foreign currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar or Euro denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar or Euro denominated restriction, as applicable, shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the amount of such refinanced Lien does not exceed the amount of such initial lien being refinanced.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any Lien created for the benefit of the Holders pursuant to the first sentence under this heading ("Subject Lien") shall provide by its terms that such Lien shall be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged upon the release and discharge of the Initial Lien. In addition, in the event that an Initial Lien is or becomes a Permitted Lien, the Issuer may, at its option and without consent from any Holder, elect to release and discharge any Lien created for the benefit of the Holders in respect of such Subject Lien.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) With respect to any Lien securing Indebtedness that was permitted to secure such Indebtedness at the time of the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such Lien shall also be permitted to secure any Increased Amount of such Indebtedness. The "*Increased Amount*" of any Indebtedness shall mean any increase in the amount of such Indebtedness in connection with any accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value, the

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amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms, accretion of original issue discount or liquidation preference, any fees, underwriting discounts, accrued and unpaid interest, premiums and other costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith and increases in the amount of Indebtedness outstanding solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies or increases in the value of property securing Indebtedness.

Section 4.12 *Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer may designate any Subsidiary of the Issuer (including any existing Subsidiary and any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary of the Issuer) to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns any Equity Interests or Indebtedness of, or owns or holds any Lien on any property of, the Issuer or any other Subsidiary of the Issuer that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiary to be so designated; provided, however, that the Subsidiary to be so designated and its Subsidiaries do not at the time of designation have any Indebtedness pursuant to which the lender has recourse to any of the assets of the Issuer or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiaries to be so designated other than the Equity Interests of such Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided, further, however, that immediately after giving effect to such designation no Event of Default under clauses Section 6.01(a)(1), Section 6.01(a)(2) or Section 6.01(a)(6) shall have occurred and be continuing as a result of such designation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Issuer may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary. Any Liens encumbering the assets of such Subsidiary at the time of such designation shall be deemed newly incurred or established, as applicable, at such time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any such designation by the Issuer shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the Trustee an Officer's Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions and, if applicable, attaching a copy of the applicable resolution of the Board of Directors of the Issuer giving effect to such designation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) no Subsidiary of the Issuer may be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary if such Subsidiary is a "Restricted Subsidiary" (or any comparable term) under the documentation governing the Senior Credit Agreement or any other Indebtedness that is treated as an "obligation of a United States person" within the meaning of the Code Section 956 in each case, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount in excess of the Threshold Amount, (2) simultaneously with any Subsidiary being designated as a "Restricted Subsidiary" (or any comparable term) under the documentation governing any other Indebtedness described in clause (1), such Subsidiary shall be designated as a Restricted Subsidiary, (3) no Unrestricted Subsidiary shall own or hold any Material Intellectual Property other than pursuant to any non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses or other intercompany disclosures thereof and (4) no Guarantor of the Notes may be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary if such Person incurs or guarantees the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement.

Section 4.13 *Change of Control.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless (i) a third party makes a Change of Control Offer or (ii) the Issuer previously or substantially concurrently therewith delivered a redemption notice with respect to all the outstanding Notes as described in Section 3.08, the Issuer will make an offer to purchase all of the outstanding Notes (the "*Change of Control Offer*") at a price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to but excluding the date of repurchase; *provided* that if the repurchase date is on or after the record date and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, the accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date will be paid on the redemption date to the Holder in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the Applicable Procedures, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders whose Notes will be subject to redemption by the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Within 30 days following any Change of Control Triggering Event, the Issuer will deliver or cause to be delivered a notice of such Change of Control Offer electronically to each Holder of Notes in accordance with the Applicable Procedures (in relation to Notes represented by Global Notes held by a nominee of the common depositary for the Depositary) or by first-class mail at the address of such Holder appearing in the security register or otherwise in accordance with the Applicable Procedures, in each case, with a copy to the Trustee and the Paying Agent:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control Triggering Event and offering to repurchase the Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes repurchased to the date of purchase (the "*Change of Control Payment*"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) stating the repurchase date (which shall be no earlier than 10 days and no later than 90 days from the date such notice is r delivered, except in the case of a conditional Change of Control Offer made in advance of a Change of Control(the "*Change of Control Payment Date*").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) On the Change of Control Payment Date, if the Change of Control shall have occurred, the Issuer will, to the extent lawful:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) accept for payment all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions thereof being purchased by the Issuer in the Change of Control Offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) in the case of Global Notes, deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Trustee the Global Notes in order to reflect thereon the portion of such Notes or portions thereof that have been tendered to and purchased by the Issuer; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) in the case of Definitive Registered Notes, deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the relevant Registrar for cancellation of all Definitive Registered Notes accepted for purchase by the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If any Definitive Registered Notes have been issued, the Paying Agent will promptly mail (or cause to be delivered) to each Holder of Definitive Registered Notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes, and the Trustee or the Authentication Agent will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book-entry) to each Holder of Definitive Registered Notes a new Note equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any; *provided* that each such new Note will be in a principal amount that is at least €100,000 or an integral multiple of €1,000 in excess thereof. Any Notes so accepted for payment will cease to accrue interest on and after the Change of Control Payment Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The provisions of this Section 4.13 will be applicable whether or not any other provisions of this Indenture are applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws, rules or regulations, including Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act, conflict with the provisions of this Indenture, the Issuer will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and shall not be deemed to have breached its obligations described in this Indenture by virtue thereof. The Issuer may rely on any no-action letters issued by the SEC indicating that the staff of the SEC will not recommend enforcement action in the event a tender offer satisfies certain conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The Issuer will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer following a Change of Control Triggering Event if (i) a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Issuer and purchases all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn under such Change of Control Offer, (ii) in connection with or in contemplation of any Change of Control Triggering Event, the Issuer (or any Affiliate of the Issuer) has made an offer to purchase (an "*Alternate Offer*") any and all Notes validly tendered at a cash price equal to or higher than the Change of Control Payment and has purchased all Notes properly tendered in accordance with the terms of the Alternate Offer or (iii) a notice of redemption of all outstanding Notes has been given pursuant to Section 3.08 unless and until there is a default in the payment of the redemption price on the applicable redemption date or the redemption is not consummated due to the failure of a condition precedent contained in the applicable redemption notice to be satisfied.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, a Change of Control Offer or Alternate Offer may be made in advance of a Change of Control Triggering Event, conditional upon such Change of Control Triggering Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If and for so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange and if and to the extent that the rules of the Authority so require, the Issuer will notify the Authority of any Change of Control Offer*.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The provisions under this Indenture relating to the Issuer's obligation to make an offer to repurchase the Notes as a result of a Change of Control Triggering Event, including the definition of "Change of Control," may be waived or modified (at any time, including after a Change of Control or in connection with a Change of Control Offer or Alternate Offer) with the written consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) A Change of Control Offer or Alternate Offer may be made at the same time as consents are solicited with respect to an amendment, supplement or waiver of this Indenture, the Notes and or the Notes Guarantees, including any amendment, supplement or waiver with respect to making a Change of Control Offer or Alternate Offer (but the Change of Control Offer may not condition tenders on the delivery of such consents).

Section 4.14 *Limitation on Guarantees*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If, on or after the Issue Date, any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Issuer (including any newly formed, newly acquired or newly redesignated Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary, but excluding any Excluded Subsidiary) that is not then a Guarantor becomes an obligor or a guarantor under the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, the Issuer will cause such Subsidiary to become a Guarantor, in which case, such Subsidiary will within 60 days following the later of (a) the date that such Indebtedness under the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement has been incurred or guaranteed by such Subsidiary and (b) the date on which such Subsidiary no longer constitutes an Excluded Subsidiary, execute and deliver a supplemental indenture to this Indenture providing for a Guarantee by such Subsidiary; *provided* that this covenant shall not be applicable to any guarantee of any Subsidiary that existed at the time such Person became a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (other than an Excluded Subsidiary) and was not incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such Person becoming a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (other than an Excluded Subsidiary).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Issuer may elect, in its sole discretion, to cause or allow, as the case may be, any Subsidiary that is not otherwise required to be a Guarantor to become a Guarantor, in which case, such Subsidiary shall not be required to comply with the 60-day period described above and such Guarantee may be released at any time in the Issuer's sole discretion so long as such Subsidiary would not otherwise be required to be a Guarantor pursuant to the first paragraph above at the time of such release.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If any Guarantor becomes an Excluded Subsidiary, the Issuer shall have the right, by delivery of a supplemental indenture executed by the Issuer to the Trustee, to cause such Excluded Subsidiary to automatically and unconditionally cease to be a Guarantor, subject to the requirement described in the first and second paragraphs above that such Restricted Subsidiary shall be required to become a Guarantor if it ceases to be an Excluded Subsidiary, provided, further, that such Excluded Subsidiary shall not be permitted to incur or guarantee Indebtedness under the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes or any Other Debt Agreement, unless it again becomes a Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Future Note Guarantees granted pursuant to this provision shall be released as set forth in Section 11.09. The Trustee shall each take all necessary actions reasonably requested by, and at the cost of, the Issuer to effectuate any release of a Note Guarantee in accordance with these provisions, subject to customary protections and indemnifications.

Section 4.15 *Certain Calculations.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All accounting terms not specifically or completely defined herein shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data (including financial ratios and other financial calculations) required to be submitted pursuant to this Indenture shall be prepared in conformity with, GAAP applied on a consistent basis, as in effect from time to time, except as otherwise specifically prescribed herein, in any other Note Document or as disclosed to the Trustee.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If at any time any change in GAAP or the application thereof would affect the computation or interpretation of any financial ratio, basket, requirement or other provision set forth in any Note Document, and the Issuer shall so request, the Issuer shall be permitted to in good faith amend such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP or the application thereof; provided that, until so amended, (i) (A) such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision shall continue to be computed or interpreted in accordance with GAAP or the application thereof prior to such change therein and (B) the Issuer shall provide to the Trustee with a written reconciliation between calculations of such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP or the application thereof or (ii) the Issuer may elect to fix GAAP (for purposes of such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision) as of another later date notified in writing to the Trustee from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or any change in GAAP before or after the Issue Date that would require lease obligations that would be characterized as operating leases to be classified and accounted for as capital leases, finance leases or otherwise reflected on the Issuer's consolidated balance sheet, for the purposes of determining compliance with any covenant contained herein, such obligations shall be shall be determined based on GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018, and the foregoing reconciliation shall not be required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) With respect to fiscal periods commencing on or after January 1, 2018, the impact of FASB ASC 606 and FASB ASC 340-40 on revenue recognition and amortization of associated costs and expenses shall be given effect for all purposes under this Indenture, and the foregoing reconciliation shall not be required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all such financial statements shall be prepared, and all financial covenants contained herein or in any other Note Document shall be calculated, in each case, without giving effect to any election under FASB ASC 825 (or any similar accounting principle) permitting a Person to value its financial liabilities at the fair value thereof.

Section 4.16 *Limited Condition Transactions.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) With respect to any (x) Investment or acquisition, merger, amalgamation or similar transaction that has been definitively agreed to or publicly announced (including with respect to any proposed Investment or acquisition pursuant to Rule 2.7 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (or a similar arrangement) for which committed financing is obtained or is sought to be obtained), (y) redemption, repayment, defeasance, satisfaction, discharge, repurchase or refinancing of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock with respect to which a notice of repayment (or similar notice), which may be conditional, has been delivered and (z) any Permitted Change of Control (each, a "Limited Condition Transaction"), in each case for purposes of determining:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) whether any Lien being incurred in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted to be incurred in accordance with Section 4.11 or the definition of "Permitted Liens";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) whether any other transaction or action undertaken or proposed to be undertaken to consummate such Limited Condition Transaction (including any transaction permitted by Section 5.01 or designations of Restricted Subsidiaries or Unrestricted Subsidiaries) complies with the covenants or agreements contained in this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) any calculation of the ratios, baskets or financial metrics, including Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount, Consolidated Total Assets, Consolidated Interest Expense and/or Pro Forma Cost Savings and baskets determined by reference to Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount or Consolidated Total Assets, and whether a Default or Event of Default exists in connection with the foregoing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) whether any Default or Event of Default (or any specified Default or Event of Default) has occurred, is continuing or would result from such Investment, acquisition or repayment, repurchase or refinancing of Indebtedness,

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at the option of the Issuer, the date that the definitive agreement (or other relevant definitive documentation) for, announcement (public or otherwise) of, or notice with respect to, such Limited Condition Transaction (the "Transaction Commitment Date") may be used as the applicable date of determination, as the case may be, in each case with such pro forma adjustments as are appropriate and consistent with the pro forma adjustment provisions set forth in the definition of "Pro Forma Basis" or "Consolidated EBITDA." For the avoidance of doubt, if the Issuer elects to use the Transaction Commitment Date as the applicable date of determination in accordance with the foregoing, any fluctuation or change (i) in the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount, Consolidated Total Assets and/or Pro Forma Cost Savings of the Issuer and (ii) with respect to the applicable exchange rate utilized in calculating compliance with any dollar-based provision of this Indenture, from the Transaction Commitment Date to the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction will not be taken into account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For purposes of determining compliance with any provision which requires that no Default, Event of Default or specified Default or Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any Limited Condition Transaction, such condition shall be deemed satisfied so long as no Default, Event of Default or specified Default or Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the Transaction Commitment Date (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to clause (4) of the foregoing paragraph). Until such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or such definitive agreements (or other relevant definitive binding documentation) are terminated (or conditions in any conditional notice can no longer be met or public announcements with respect thereto are withdrawn or there is a public announcement to the effect that the transaction contemplated by such definitive agreements will no longer be consummated)), such Limited Condition Transaction and all transactions proposed to be undertaken in connection therewith (to the extent reasonably necessary to consummate such Limited Condition Transaction) (including the incurrence of Liens) will be given pro forma effect when determining compliance of other transactions (including the incurrence of Liens unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction) that are consummated after the Transaction Commitment Date and on or prior to the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction and any such transactions (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) will be deemed to have occurred on the date the definitive agreements (or other relevant definitive binding documentation) are entered into or public announcement is made and deemed to be outstanding thereafter for purposes of calculating any baskets or ratios under the Note Documents after the date of such agreement and before the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction.

ARTICLE 5

SUCCESSORS

Section 5.01 *Merger and Consolidation.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) *The Issuer*. The Issuer will not consolidate or amalgamate with, or merge with or into, wind up into, or sell, assign, convey, transfer or lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all its assets, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to any Person, if the Issuer is not the resulting, surviving or transferee Person, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the "*Successor Issuer*") will be a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity organized or existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of the Issuer or the United States of America, any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, and the Successor Issuer (if not the Issuer) will expressly assume all the obligations of the Issuer under the Notes and this Indenture pursuant to supplemental indentures or other documents and instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any Indebtedness that becomes an obligation of the applicable Successor Issuer as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by the applicable Successor Issuer), no Specified Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Issuer (in the event that the Issuer is not the resulting, surviving or transferee Person) shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Successor Issuer will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Issuer under the Notes and this Indenture, and the Issuer will automatically and unconditionally be released and discharged from its obligations under the Notes and this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this covenant, (a) the Issuer may consolidate or otherwise combine with, merge into or transfer all or part of its properties and assets to a Guarantor, provided that such Guarantor is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State of the United States or the District of Columbia, (b) the Issuer may consolidate or otherwise combine with or merge into an Affiliate organized or existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State of the United States or the District of Columbia incorporated or organized for the purpose of changing the legal domicile of the Issuer, reincorporating the Issuer in another jurisdiction and (c) any Subsidiary may consolidate or otherwise combine with, merge into or transfer all or part of its properties and assets to the Issuer or a Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of this covenant, the sale, lease, conveyance, assignment, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of one or more Subsidiaries of the Issuer, which properties and assets, if held by the Issuer instead of such Subsidiaries, would constitute all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, shall be deemed to be the sale, lease, conveyance, assignment, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) *The Guarantors*. Subject to Section 11.09 *,* no Guarantor may consolidate or amalgamate with or merge with or into, wind up into, or sell assign, convey, transfer or lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all its assets, in one or a series of related transactions, to any Person, if the Guarantor is not the resulting, surviving or transferee Person, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the other Person is the Issuer or any Subsidiary that is a Guarantor or becomes a Guarantor concurrently with the transaction; or either (x) the Issuer or a Guarantor is the continuing Person or (y) the resulting, surviving or transferee Person expressly assumes all the obligations of the Guarantor under its Note Guarantee and this Indenture by supplemental indenture or other documents or instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) immediately after giving effect to the transaction, no Specified Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Issuer (if the Guarantor is not the resulting, surviving or transferee Person) shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with this Indenture.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this covenant, any Guarantor may (a) consolidate or otherwise combine with, merge into or transfer all or part of its properties and assets to another Guarantor or the Issuer, (b) consolidate or otherwise combine with or merge into an Affiliate incorporated or organized for the purpose of changing the legal domicile of the Guarantor, reincorporating the Guarantor in another jurisdiction, or changing the legal form of the Guarantor, (c) convert into a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or trust organized or existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of organization of such Guarantor and (d) liquidate or dissolve or change its legal form if the Issuer determines in good faith that such action is in the best interests of the Issuer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this covenant, the Issuer may contribute Capital Stock of any or all of its Subsidiaries to any Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any reference herein to a merger, consolidation, amalgamation, assignment, sale, disposition or transfer, or similar term, shall be deemed to apply to a division of or by a limited liability company, limited partnership or trust, or an allocation of assets to a series of a limited liability company, limited partnership or trust (or the unwinding of such a division or allocation), as if it were a merger, consolidation, amalgamation, assignment, sale, disposition or transfer, or similar term, as applicable, to, of or with a separate Person. Any division of a limited liability company, limited partnership or trust shall constitute a separate Person hereunder (and each division of any limited liability company, limited partnership or trust that is a Subsidiary, joint venture or any other like term shall also constitute such a Person or entity).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the provisions set forth in this covenant "Merger and consolidation" shall not restrict (and shall not apply to) any Permitted Restructuring Transaction.

ARTICLE 6

DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

Section 6.01 *Events of Default.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to Section 6.01(b) and Section 6.01(c), each of the following is an "*Event of Default*":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) default in any payment of interest on any Note when due and payable, continued for 30 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) default in the payment of the principal amount of or premium, if any, or Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note issued under this Indenture when due at its Stated Maturity, upon optional redemption, upon required repurchase, upon declaration or otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) failure by the Issuer or any Guarantor to comply for 60 days after written notice by the Trustee on behalf of the Holders or by the Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes with any agreement or obligation contained in this Indenture; *provided* that in the case of a failure to comply with Section 4.02 such period of continuance of such default or breach shall be 120 days after written notice described in this clause has been given;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) default under any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Issuer, any Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary (or group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together (as of the latest audited consolidated financial statements for the Issuer and its Subsidiaries) would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) (or the payment of which is Guaranteed by the Issuer, any Guarantor or any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary (or group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together (as of the latest audited consolidated financial statements for the Issuer and its Subsidiaries) would constitute a Significant Subsidiary)) other than Indebtedness owed to the Issuer, a Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the date hereof, which default:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) is caused by a failure to pay principal of such Indebtedness, at its stated final maturity (after giving effect to any applicable grace periods) provided in such Indebtedness ("*payment default*"), or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its stated final maturity (the "*cross acceleration provision*");

and, in each case, if the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a payment default of principal at its stated final maturity (after giving effect to any applicable grace periods) or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates to an amount equal to or greater than the Threshold Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the Issuer or any Material Restricted Subsidiary institutes, or consents to the institution of any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law, a winding-up, an administration, a dissolution, or a composition or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other action is commenced (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise); or appoints, applies for or consents to the appointment of any receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer for it or for all or any material part of its property; or any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer is appointed without the application or consent of such Person and the appointment continues undischarged or unstayed for 60 days; or any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law (including for the appointment of any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer) relating to any such Person or to all or substantially all of its property is instituted without the consent of such Person and continues undismissed or unstayed for 60 days, or an order for relief is entered in any such proceeding;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) failure by the Issuer, a Guarantor or a Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary (or group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together (as of the latest audited consolidated financial statements for the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries) would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) to pay final judgments aggregating in excess of the Threshold Amount other than any judgments covered by indemnities provided by, or insurance policies issued by, solvent companies, which final judgments remain unpaid, undischarged and unstayed for a period of more than 90 days after such judgment becomes final, and in the event such judgment is covered by insurance, an enforcement proceeding has been commenced by any creditor upon such judgment or decree which is not promptly stayed; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) any Guarantee of the Notes ceases to be in full force and effect, other than in accordance with the terms of this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A Default under clause (3), (4) or (6) of Section 6.01(a) will not constitute an Event of Default until the Trustee or the Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes notify the Issuer of the Default and, with respect to clauses (3) and (6) of Section 6.01(a), the Issuer does not cure such Default within the time specified in clause (3) or (6) of Section 6.01(a) after receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No notice of a Default (or an event of which the Trustee had received written notice and would have been a Default if notice by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes had been given to the Issuer) may be given, and no notice of acceleration or any other instruction in connection with such Default (or event) or any Default of which the Trustee had received written notice may be given, 2 years or more after that Default or applicable written notice that had been received by the Trustee (as applicable).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any notice of Default, notice of acceleration or instruction to the Trustee to provide a notice of Default, notice of acceleration or take any other action (a "*Noteholder Direction*") provided by any one or more holders (each a "*Directing Holder*") must be accompanied by a written representation from each such holder to the Issuer and the Trustee that such holder is not (or, in the case such holder is the depositary or its nominee, that such holder is being instructed solely by beneficial owners that have represented to such holder that they are not) Net Short and is not knowingly and intentionally acting in concert with any of its Affiliates for the express purpose of creating (and in fact creating) the same economic effect with respect to the Issuer or any Guarantor as having a Net Short at such time (a "*Position Representation*"), which representation, in the case of a Noteholder Direction relating to the delivery of a notice of Default (a "*Default Direction*") shall be deemed a continuing representation at all times until the resulting Event of Default is cured or otherwise ceases to exist or the Notes are accelerated. In addition, each Directing Holder must at the time of providing a Noteholder Direction covenant, provide the Issuer with such other information as the Issuer may reasonably request from time to time in order to verify the accuracy of such holder's Position Representation within five Business Days of request therefor (a "*Verification Covenant*"). In any case in which the holder is the depositary or its nominee, any Position Representation or Verification Covenant required hereunder shall be provided by the beneficial owner of the Notes in lieu of the depositary or its nominee and the depositary shall be entitled to conclusively rely on such Position Representation and Verification Covenant in delivering its direction to the Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If, following the delivery of a Noteholder Direction, but prior to acceleration of the Notes, the Issuer determines in good faith that there is a reasonable basis to believe a Directing Holder was, at any relevant time, in breach of its Position Representation and provides to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating that the Issuer has initiated litigation with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking a determination that such Directing Holder was, at such time, in breach of its Position Representation, and seeking to invalidate any Event of Default that resulted from the applicable Noteholder Direction, the cure period with respect to the applicable Default shall be automatically stayed and the cure period with respect to such Event of Default shall be automatically reinstituted and any remedy stayed pending a final and non-appealable determination of a court of competent jurisdiction on such matter if, without the participation of such Holder, the percentage of Notes held by the remaining Holders that provided such Noteholder Direction would have been insufficient to validly provide such Noteholder Direction. If, following the delivery of a Noteholder Direction, but prior to acceleration of the Notes, the Issuer provides to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate stating that a Directing Holder failed to satisfy its Verification Covenant, the Trustee shall refrain from acting in accordance with such Noteholder Direction and the cure period with respect to the applicable Default shall be automatically stayed and the cure period with respect

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to any Event of Default that resulted from the applicable Noteholder Direction shall be automatically reinstituted and any remedy stayed pending satisfaction of such Verification Covenant. Any breach of the Position Representation shall result in such holder's participation in such Noteholder Direction being disregarded; and, if, without the participation of such holder, the percentage of Notes held by the remaining holders that provided such Noteholder Direction would have been insufficient to validly provide such Noteholder Direction, such Noteholder Direction shall be void *ab initio* (other than any indemnity such Directing Holder may have offered the Trustee), with the effect that such Event of Default shall be deemed never to have occurred, acceleration voided and the Trustee shall be deemed not to have received such Noteholder Direction or any notice of such Default or Event of Default, shall not be permitted to act thereon and shall be restricted from accepting and acting on any future Noteholder Direction in relation to such Event of Default. The Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely on any Noteholder Direction or Officer's Certificate delivered to it in accordance with this Indenture without verification, investigation or otherwise as to the statements made therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Notwithstanding anything in the preceding paragraph to the contrary, any Noteholder Direction delivered to the Trustee during the pendency of an Event of Default described in Section 6.01(a)(5) above shall not require compliance with the foregoing paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) For the avoidance of doubt, the Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely on any Noteholder Direction delivered to it in accordance with this Indenture, shall have no duty to inquire as to or investigate the accuracy of any Position Representation, enforce compliance with any Verification Covenant, verify any statements in any Officer's Certificate delivered to it, or otherwise make calculations, investigations or determinations with respect to Derivative Instruments, Net Shorts, Long Derivative Instruments, Short Derivative Instruments or otherwise. The Trustee shall have no liability to the Issuer, any holder or any other Person in acting in good faith on a Noteholder Direction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) For the avoidance of doubt, (1) if a Default (including an Event of Default) has occurred but is no longer continuing (a "*Cured Default*"), any other Default or Event of Default which would not have arisen but for the Cured Default having occurred shall be deemed not to be continuing automatically upon, and simultaneous with the remedy, cure or waiver of the Cured Default, (2) if a Default for a failure to report or failure to deliver a required certificate in connection with another default (the "Initial Default") occurs, then at the time such Initial Default is cured, such Default for a failure to report or failure to deliver a required certificate in connection with another default that resulted solely because of that Initial Default will also be cured without any further action and (2) any Default or Event of Default for the failure to comply with the time periods prescribed in Section 4.02 or otherwise to deliver any notice or certificate pursuant to any other provision of this Indenture shall be deemed to be cured upon the delivery of any such report required by such covenant or such notice or certificate, as applicable, even though such delivery is not within the prescribed period specified in this Indenture.

Section 6.02 *Acceleration.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default described in Section 6.01(a)(5) above) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee by written notice to the Issuer or the Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by written notice to the Issuer and the Trustee may declare the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on all the Notes to be due and payable. Upon such a declaration, such principal and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, will be due and payable immediately. In the event of a declaration of acceleration of the Notes because an Event of Default described in clause (4) above has occurred and is continuing, the declaration of acceleration of the Notes shall be automatically annulled, waived and rescinded if the Default triggering such Event of Default shall be remedied or cured, or waived by the holders of the Indebtedness, or the Indebtedness that gave rise to such Event of Default shall have been discharged in full, in each case, within 30 days after the declaration of acceleration with respect thereto and the annulment of the acceleration of the Notes would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.

If an Event of Default described in Section 6.01(a)(5) occurs and is continuing, the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on all the Notes will become and be immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holders.

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Section 6.03 *Other Remedies.*

If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the payment of principal of, premium on, if any, and interest on the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture.

The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. Except as explicitly set forth herein, a delay or omission by the Trustee or any Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence to the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

Section 6.04 *Waiver of Past Defaults.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes under this Indenture may waive all past or existing Defaults or Events of Default and related consequences (except with respect to nonpayment of principal, premium, interest or Additional Amounts which may only be waived with the consent of each affected Holder) and rescind any such acceleration with respect to such Notes and its consequences if rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the event of any Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a)(4), such Event of Default and all consequences thereof (excluding any resulting payment default, other than as a result of acceleration of the Notes) shall be annulled, waived and rescinded, automatically and without any action by the Trustee or the Holders, if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Indebtedness or guarantee that is the basis for such Event of Default has been discharged;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the requisite number of holders thereof have rescinded or waived the acceleration, notice or action (as the case may be) giving rise to such Event of Default; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the default that is the basis for such Event of Default has been cured, waived or is no longer continuing.

Section 6.05 *Control.*

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Indenture, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture, that may involve the Trustee's personal liability, or that the Trustee determines in good faith may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of Holders of Notes not joining in the giving of such direction, and may take any other action it deems proper that is not inconsistent with any such direction received from Holders of Notes (it being understood that the Trustee shall have no duty to determine whether such action is prejudicial to the minority).

Section 6.06 *Limitation on Suits.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers under this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders have offered, and, if requested, provided, to the Trustee indemnity or security satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss, liability or expense. Except to enforce the right to receive payment of principal, interest, premium or Additional Amounts when due, no Holder may pursue any remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) such Holder has previously given the Trustee written notice that an Event of Default is continuing;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Holders of at least 30% in the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes have requested in writing the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) such Holders have offered in writing and, if requested, provided to the Trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss, liability or expense;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Trustee has not complied with such request within 60 days after the receipt of the written request and the offer of security or indemnity; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes have not given the Trustee a written direction that, in the opinion of the Trustee, is inconsistent with such request within such 60-day period.

Section 6.07 *Rights of Holders to Receive Payment.*

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder to bring suit for the enforcement of any payment of principal, premium on, if any, or interest, if any, on the Notes on or after such respective dates shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder.

Section 6.08 *Collection Suit by Trustee.*

If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a)(1) or (2) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Issuer for the whole amount then due and owing (together with interest on any unpaid interest to the extent lawful) and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable, properly incurred compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.

Section 6.09 *Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.*

The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable, properly incurred compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the Holders allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Issuer (or any other obligor upon the Notes), its creditors or its property and shall be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims, and any custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable, properly incurred compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.06 hereof. To the extent that the payment of any such compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.06 hereof out of the estate in any such proceeding shall be denied for any reason, payment of the same shall be secured by a Lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties that the Holders may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

Section 6.10 *Priorities.*

If the Trustee collects any money or property pursuant to this Article 6, it shall pay out the money or property in the following order:

*First*: to the Trustee, the Agents, any other agents and attorneys for amounts due under Section 7.02 and Section 7.06, including payment of all compensation, expenses and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and expenses of collection;

*Second*: to Holders for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, respectively; and

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*Third*: to the Issuer or to such party as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct.

The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders pursuant to this Section 6.10. At least 15 days before the later of such record date and the date on which the Issuer receives notice from the Trustee of such record date, the Issuer shall deliver each Holder and the Trustee a notice that states the record date, the payment date and amount to be paid.

Section 6.11 *Undertaking for Costs.*

In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder pursuant to Section 6.07 hereof, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in principal amount of the then-outstanding Notes, or to any suit initiated by any Holder for the enforcement of the payment of any principal of or interest on any Note, on or after its maturity date.

Section 6.12 Stay, *Extension and Usury Laws.*

The Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries shall not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Issuer and its Restricted Subsidiaries (to the extent that they may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waive all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenant that they will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.

Section 6.13 *Enforcement by Holders.*

Holders of the Notes may not enforce this Indenture or the Notes except as provided in this Indenture.

Section 6.14 *Restoration of Rights and Remedies.*

If the Trustee or any Holder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined in a final judgment adversely to the Trustee or to such Holder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Issuer, any Guarantor, the Trustee and the Holders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.

ARTICLE 7

THE TRUSTEE

Section 7.01 *Duties of Trustee.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes are given the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or of exercising any trust or power conferred on the Trustee. In the event an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and the Trustee has received written notice or a Responsible Officer has actual knowledge thereof, the Trustee will be required in the exercise of its powers to use the degree of care that a prudent person would use in the conduct of its own affairs. The Trustee, however, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture or that the Trustee determines is unduly prejudicial to the rights of any other Holder (it being agreed that the Trustee shall not be obligated to determine whether any such direction is prejudicial to the rights of any other Holder) or that would involve the Trustee in personal liability. Prior to taking any action under this Indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to indemnification or security satisfactory to it against all fees, losses, liabilities and expenses caused by taking or not taking such action.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the duties of the Trustee will be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture and the Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants, duties or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; provided that to the extent the duties of the Trustee under this Indenture and the Notes may be qualified, limited or otherwise affected by the provisions of the Note Documents, the Trustee shall be required to perform those duties only as so qualified, limited or affected; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely upon, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture. However, with respect to the certificates or opinions specifically required to be furnished to it hereunder, the Trustee will examine the certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein) and shall be entitled to seek advice from legal counsel in relation thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own grossly negligent action, its own grossly negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) this Section 7.01(c) does not limit the effect of Section 7.01(b);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Trustee will not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved in a court of competent jurisdiction that the Trustee was grossly negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Trustee will not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 6.02, 6.04 or 6.05 hereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) no provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, including in taking any action at the request or direction of Holders, if it shall have reasonable grounds to believe that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk, liability, loss, fee or expense is not reasonably assured to it or it does not receive indemnity and/or security and/or prefunding satisfactory to it in its discretion against any loss, liability or expense which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction nor shall the Trustee be required to do anything which is illegal or contrary to applicable laws, it being understood that the Trustee shall not be required to advance its own funds in connection with its duties and responsibilities as Trustee. The Trustee will not be liable to the Holders if prevented or delayed in performing any of its obligations or discretionary functions under this Indenture by reason of any present or future law applicable to it, by any governmental or regulatory authority or by any circumstances beyond its control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to Sections 7.01(a), 7.01(b) and 7.01(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights and powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless such Holders have offered and, if requested, provided to the Trustee indemnification and/or security and/or prefunding satisfactory to it in its sole discretion against any fees, losses, liabilities and expenses (other than those arising as a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Trustee).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Trustee will not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Issuer. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

Section 7.02 *Rights of Trustee.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Trustee may rely conclusively upon and be protected from acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document (whether in its original, electronic or facsimile form) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document. The Trustee may, if it sees fit, make such inquiry without incurring liability.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trustee will not be deemed to have knowledge of any Defaults or Events of Default unless written notice of an event, which is in fact a Default, has been delivered to the Trustee at its office specified in this Indenture and such notice references the Notes and this Indenture and states that it is a "Notice of Default."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and will not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any attorney, delegate, depositary, or agent appointed with due care.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Issuer will be sufficient if signed by an Officer of the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any Officer's Certificate, Opinion of Counsel, resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, direction, order, approval, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document but the Trustee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Issuer, personally or by agent or attorney at reasonable times during normal business hours upon written request at the sole expense of the Issuer and the Trustee shall incur no liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The Trustee will have no duty to inquire as to the Issuer's performance of the covenants in Article 4 hereof. In addition, the Trustee will not be deemed to have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default except any Default or Event of Default (i) occurring pursuant to Section 6.01(a)(1) or Section 6.01(a)(2) (provided it is acting as Paying Agent), and (ii) of which a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has received written notification identifying the Notes or this Indenture or obtained actual knowledge. The Trustee will be under no obligation to monitor financial performance of the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The Trustee shall not have any obligation or duty to monitor, determine or inquire as to compliance, and shall not be responsible or liable for compliance, with restrictions on transfer, exchange, redemption, purchase or repurchase, as applicable, of minimum denominations imposed under this Indenture or under applicable law or regulation with respect of any transfer, exchange, redemption, purchase or repurchase, as applicable, of interest in any Note.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Trustee is not required to give any bond or surety with respect to the performance of its duties or the exercise of its powers under this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) In the event the Trustee receives inconsistent or conflicting requests and indemnity from two or more groups of Holders, each representing less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, may determine what action, if any, will be taken and shall be held harmless and shall not incur any liability for its failure to act until such inconsistency or conflict, in its reasonable opinion, is resolved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) The permissive rights of the Trustee to take or refrain from taking any action enumerated in this Indenture will not be construed as an obligation or duty to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Delivery of reports, information and documents to the Trustee under Section 4.02 is for informational purposes only and the Trustee's receipt of the foregoing will not constitute actual or constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Issuer's compliance with any of their covenants hereunder (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officer's Certificates or Opinions of Counsel, as applicable).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) The rights, privileges, protections, indemnities, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified and/or secured to its satisfaction, are extended to, and will be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder and by each Agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) The Trustee may request that the Issuer deliver an Officer's Certificate setting forth the names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture, which Officer's Certificate may be signed by any person authorized to sign an Officer's Certificate, including any person specified as so authorized in any such certificate previously delivered and not superseded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Anything in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, under no circumstances will the Trustee be liable to the Issuer for any special, indirect, punitive or consequential loss (including but not limited to loss of business, goodwill, opportunities or profit) even if advised of the possibility of such loss or damage and regardless of whether the claim for loss or damage is made in negligence, for breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable and even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) The Trustee will be entitled to assume, without inquiry, that the Issuer has performed in accordance with all of the provisions of this Indenture, unless notified to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) The Trustee may refrain from taking any action in any jurisdiction if the taking of such action in that jurisdiction would, in its opinion based upon legal advice in the relevant jurisdiction, be contrary to any law of that jurisdiction or, to the extent applicable, of the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officer's Certificate or Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officer's Certificate or Opinion of Counsel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) The Trustee may retain professional advisors to assist it in performing its duties under this Indenture or any Note Document at the cost of the Issuer, provided that the fees of any such professional advisers are properly and reasonably incurred. The Trustee may consult with counsel or other professional advisors and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) In no event shall the Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused directly or indirectly by forces beyond its control, including acts of war or terrorism involving the United States, the United Kingdom, any member state of the European Union or any other local, national or international calamity or emergency (including natural disasters, pandemics, civil unrest or acts of God), or unavailability of the Federal Reserve wire or facsimile or other wire communication facility, it being understood that the Trustee shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) The Trustee will not be liable to any Person if prevented or delayed in performing any of its obligations or discretionary functions under this Indenture by reason of any present or future law applicable to it, by any governmental or regulatory authority or by any circumstances beyond its control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to do anything which, in its opinion, may be illegal or contrary to applicable law or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request, order or direction of any of the Holders pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture or any Note Documents, unless such Holders shall have offered and, if requested, provided to the Trustee indemnity and/or prefunding and/or other security satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole discretion against the losses, costs, expenses and liabilities which may be incurred by it in compliance with such request, order or direction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officer's Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officer's Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.

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Section 7.03 *Individual Rights of Trustee and Agents.*

The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest, it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days or resign. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The Trustee is also subject to Section 7.09 hereof.

Section 7.04 *Trustee's Disclaimer.*

The Trustee will not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture, the Notes or any Note Guarantee, and it shall not be accountable for the Issuer's use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money paid to the Issuer or upon the Issuer's direction under any provision of this Indenture, it will not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it will not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this Indenture other than its certificate of authentication. The Trustee makes no representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture or of the Notes, except that the Trustee represents that it is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Indenture, authenticate the Notes and perform its obligations hereunder.

Section 7.05 *Notice of Defaults.*

If a Default occurs and is continuing and a Responsible Officer of the Trustee is informed of such occurrence by the Issuer, the Trustee must give notice of the Default to the Holders within 90 days after being notified by the Issuer. Except in the case of a Default in the payment of principal of, interest or any Additional Amounts, if any, on any Note, the Trustee may withhold notice if and so long as the Trustee in good faith determines that withholding notice is in the interests of the Holders.

Section 7.06 *Compensation and Indemnity.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer, or upon failure of the Issuer to pay, each Guarantor, jointly and severally, will pay to the Trustee from time to time such compensation for their acceptance of this Indenture and services hereunder and thereunder as the Issuer and the Trustee shall from time to time agree in writing. The Trustee's compensation will not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Issuer will reimburse the Trustee promptly upon request for all disbursements, advances and expenses reasonably and properly incurred or made by it, including costs of collection the Trustee may incur acting after a Default or Event of Default (in each case, as evidenced in an invoice from the Trustee). Such expenses will consist of the reasonable, properly incurred compensation, disbursements, expenses and advances of the Trustee's agents and counsel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Issuer and each Guarantor, jointly and severally, will indemnify the Trustee and its respective officers, directors, employees, agents and employers and hold them harmless against any and all losses, liabilities or expenses incurred by the relevant indemnified entity arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of and its duties under this Indenture, including the costs and expenses of the relevant indemnified entity enforcing this Indenture against the Issuer (including this Section 7.06) and defending itself against any claim (whether asserted by the Issuer, or any Holder or any other Person) or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder. The relevant indemnified entity will notify the Issuer promptly upon obtaining actual knowledge thereof of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the relevant indemnified entity to so notify the Issuer will not relieve the Issuer of its obligations hereunder. Except where the interests of the Issuer and the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the relevant indemnified entity on the other hand, may be adverse, the Issuer or such Guarantor will defend the claim and the relevant indemnified entity will provide reasonable cooperation. The relevant indemnified entity may at its option have separate counsel and the Issuer will pay the properly incurred fees and expenses of such counsel (as evidenced in an invoice from the Trustee). None of the Issuer or any Guarantor need pay for any settlement made without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Issuer and each Guarantor need not reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss, liability or expense incurred by an indemnified party under this Section 7.06(b) through such party's own willful misconduct, gross negligence or fraud.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The obligations of the Issuer under this Section 7.06 and any Lien arising hereunder will survive the resignation or removal of the Trustee, the discharge of the Issuer's obligations pursuant to Article 10 or the termination of this Indenture and shall continue for the benefit of the Trustee or an Agent notwithstanding its resignation or retirement. For the avoidance of doubt, the rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given, to the Trustee in this Section 7.06, including its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, by each Agent, and any other Person employed by the Trustee to act hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To secure the Issuer's payment obligations in this Section 7.06, the Trustee will have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, except that held in trust to pay principal and interest on particular Notes. Such Lien will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a)(5) hereof occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.

Section 7.07 *Replacement of Trustee.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any removal or resignation of the Trustee shall not become effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.07.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.09 hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the Trustee has or acquires a conflict of interest not eliminated in accordance with Section 7.03.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Issuer will promptly appoint a successor Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) [*Reserved*].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, (i) the retiring Trustee, the Issuer, or the Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the then-outstanding Notes may petition at the expense of the Issuer any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee or (ii) the retiring Trustee may appoint a successor Trustee at any time prior to the date on which a successor Trustee takes office, provided that such appointment shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder who has been a Holder for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 7.09, such Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) A successor Trustee will deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Issuer. Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee will deliver a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee will promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, *provided* all sums owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the Lien provided for in Section 7.06 hereof. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.07, the Issuer's obligations under Section 7.06 hereof will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.

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Section 7.08 *Successor Trustee or Agent by Merger, Etc.*

If the Trustee or any Agent consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, the successor corporation without any further act will be the successor Trustee or Agent.

In case any Notes shall have been authenticated, but not delivered, by the Trustee then in office, any successor by consolidation, merger or conversion to such authenticating Trustee may adopt such authentication and deliver the Notes so authenticated with the same effect as if such successor Trustee had itself authenticated such Notes.

Section 7.09 *Eligibility; Disqualification.*

There will at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is an entity which is generally recognized as an entity which customarily performs such corporate trustee roles and provides such corporate trustee services in transactions similar in nature to the offering of the Notes as described in the Offering Memorandum.

ARTICLE 8

LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE

Section 8.01 *Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.*

The Issuer may at any time, at the option of the Issuer's Board of Directors evidenced by a resolution set forth in an Officer's Certificate, elect to have either Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof be applied to all Notes and Note Guarantees.

Section 8.02 *Legal Defeasance and Discharge.*

Upon the Issuer's election described in Section 8.01 hereof to exercise its rights under this Section 8.02, the Issuer and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be deemed to have been discharged from their obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes and the Note Guarantees on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, "*Legal Defeasance*"). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Issuer and the Guarantors will be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes (including the Note Guarantees), which will thereafter be deemed to be "outstanding" only for the purposes of Section 8.05 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in clauses (a) and (b) of this Section 8.02, and to have satisfied all their other obligations under such Notes, the Note Guarantees and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of and at the expense of the Issuer, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which will survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, or interest (including Additional Amounts) or premium, if any, on such Notes when such payments are due from the trust referred to in Section 8.04 hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Issuer's obligations with respect to the Notes concerning registration of Notes, mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and the maintenance of an office or agency for payment and money for security payments held in trust set forth in Article 2 hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and the Issuer's and the Guarantors' obligations in connection therewith; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) this Article 8.

Subject to compliance with this Article 8, the Issuer may exercise its option under this Section 8.02 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 8.03 hereof. If the Issuer exercises its legal defeasance option, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01.

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Section 8.03 *Covenant Defeasance.*

Upon the Issuer's exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, the Issuer and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be released from each of its obligations under Sections 4.02, 4.03(a), 4.05, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14 and 5.01 (other than with respect to clauses (1) and (2) of Section 5.01(a)) with respect to the outstanding Notes on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof are satisfied (hereinafter, "*Covenant Defeasance*"), and the Notes will thereafter be deemed not "outstanding" for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but will continue to be deemed "outstanding" for all other purposes hereunder (it being understood that such Notes will not be deemed outstanding for accounting purposes). For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and the Note Guarantees, the Issuer and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and will have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply will not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 6.01 hereof, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes and Note Guarantees will be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Issuer's election described in Section 8.01 hereof to exercise its rights under this Section 8.03, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, payment of the Notes may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default specified in Sections 6.01(a)(3) (only with respect to Sections 4.02, 4.03(a), 4.05, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14 and 5.01 (other than with respect to clauses (1) and (2) of Section 5.01(a))), 6.01(a)(4), 6.01(a)(5) (only with respect to Material Restricted Subsidiaries), 6.01(a)(6) or 6.01(a)(7).

Section 8.04 *Conditions to Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.*

In order to elect to exercise its rights under either Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer must (i) irrevocably deposit in trust (the "*defeasance trust*") with the Paying Agent cash in Euro or European Government Obligations or a combination thereof for the payment of principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes to redemption or maturity, as the case may be; *provided*, that upon any redemption that requires the payment of the Applicable Premium, the amount deposited shall be sufficient for purposes of this Indenture to the extent that an amount is deposited with the Paying Agent equal to the Applicable Premium calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, with any deficit as of the date of redemption (any such amount, the "*Applicable Premium Deficit*") only required to be deposited with the Paying Agent on or prior to the date of redemption (any Applicable Premium Deficit shall be set forth in an Officer's Certificate delivered to the Trustee simultaneously with the deposit of such Applicable Premium Deficit that confirms that such Applicable Premium Deficit shall be applied toward such redemption), and (ii) deliver to the Trustee the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) an Opinion of Counsel, subject to customary assumptions and exclusions, to the effect that Holders and beneficial owners of the Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and defeasance and will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the same amounts and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred (and in the case of the Issuer's exercise under Section 8.02 only, such Opinion of Counsel must be based on a ruling of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or change in applicable U.S. federal income tax law since the issuance of the Notes);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) an Officer's Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Issuer with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying, defrauding or preferring any creditors of the Issuer; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel (which opinion of counsel may be subject to customary assumptions and exclusions), each stating that all conditions precedent provided for or relating to Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance, as the case may be, have been complied with.

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Section 8.05 *Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.*

Subject to Section 8.06 hereof, all money and non-callable government securities or obligations (including the proceeds thereof), deposited with the Paying Agent pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes will be held in trust and applied by the Paying Agent, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

The Issuer will pay and indemnify the Paying Agent against any Taxes imposed or levied on or assessed against the cash and/or government securities or obligations deposited pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such Taxes which by law are for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes.

The obligations of the Issuer under this Section 8.05 shall survive the resignation or renewal of the Paying Agent and/or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

Notwithstanding anything in this Article 8 to the contrary, the Paying Agent will deliver or pay to the Issuer from time to time upon the request of the Issuer any money or Euro, European Government Obligations or a combination thereof, as applicable, held by it as provided in Section 8.04 hereof which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants, expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Paying Agent (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 8.04(a) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

Section 8.06 *Repayment to the Issuer.*

Subject to applicable abandoned property laws, any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Issuer, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium (if any), interest or any Additional Amounts (if any) on any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, premium, if any, interest or Additional Amounts, if any, has become due and payable shall be paid to the Issuer on its request or (if then held by the Issuer) will be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note will thereafter be permitted to look only to the Issuer for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Issuer as trustee thereof, will thereupon cease; *provided, however,* that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Issuer cause to be made available to the newswire service of Bloomberg or, if Bloomberg does not operate, any similar agency a notice to the effect that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which will not be less than 30 days from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining will be repaid to the Issuer.

Section 8.07 *Reinstatement.*

If the Trustee or any Paying Agent is unable to apply any Euros, in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be, by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Issuer's obligations under this Indenture and the Notes will be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof until such time as the Trustee or such Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be; *provided*, *however*, that, if the Issuer makes any payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuer will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 9

AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER

Section 9.01 *Without Consent of Holders.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding Section 9.02 of this Indenture, without the consent of any Holder, the Issuer, the Trustee and the other parties thereto, as applicable, may amend or supplement any Note Documents to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) cure any ambiguity, omission, mistake, defect, error or inconsistency or reduce the minimum denomination of the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) provide for the assumption by a successor Person of the obligations of the Issuer or a Guarantor under any Note Document or to comply with Section 5.01;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes or to alter the provisions of this Indenture relating to the form of the Notes (including related definitions);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) add or modify the covenants or provide for a Note Guarantee for the benefit of the Holders or surrender any right or power conferred upon the Issuer or any Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) make any change (including changing the CUSIP, ISIN, Common Code or other securities identification numbers for the Notes) that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders or that does not materially and adversely affect the rights of any Holder in any material respect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) comply with any requirement of the SEC in connection with the qualification of this Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) make such provisions as necessary for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the terms of this Indenture or to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes (provided that the uncertificated Notes are issued in registered form for purposes of Section 163(f) of the Code);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) add Guarantees with respect to the Notes, to add security to or for the benefit of the Notes, or to confirm and evidence the release, termination, discharge or retaking of any Guarantee or Lien with respect to or securing the Notes when such release, termination, discharge or retaking is provided for under this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) evidence and provide for the acceptance and appointment under this Indenture of a successor Trustee or successor Paying Agent (or any other Agents party thereto (to the extent applicable)) thereunder pursuant to the requirements thereof or to provide for the accession by the Trustee, Paying Agent or other Agent to any Note Document;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) secure the Notes and/or the related Note Guarantees or to add collateral thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) add an obligor or a Guarantor under this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) make any amendment to the provisions of this Indenture relating to the transfer and legending or delegending of Notes as permitted by this Indenture, including to facilitate the issuance and administration of Notes; provided, however, that such amendment does not materially and adversely affect the rights of Holders to transfer the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) comply with the rules and procedures of any applicable securities depositary, including with respect to delegending Notes pursuant to (12) above; *provided, however*, that such amendment does not materially and adversely affect the rights of Holders to transfer the Notes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) conform the text of this Indenture, the Note Guarantees or the Notes to any provision of the section "*Description of the Notes*" in the Offering Memorandum to the extent that such provision in the section "*Description of the Notes*" in the Offering Memorandum was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of this Indenture, the Note Guarantees or the Notes.

Section 9.02 *With Consent of Holders.*

Except as provided in this Section 9.02, the Note Documents may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including consents obtained before or after a Change of Control or in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, such Notes) and any existing Default or Event of Default or compliance with any provisions hereof may be waived with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of all the Notes then outstanding (including consents obtained before or after a Change of Control or in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, such Notes).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) However, an amendment or waiver may not, with respect to any such Notes held by a non-consenting Holder:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) reduce the principal amount of such Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) reduce the stated rate of or extend the stated time for payment of interest on any such Note (other than provisions relating to Change of Control) or otherwise change the Additional Amounts payable under the Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) reduce the principal of or extend the Stated Maturity of any such Note (other than provisions relating to Change of Control);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) reduce the premium payable upon the redemption of any such Note or change the time at which any such Note may be redeemed (other than provisions relating to notice), in each case as described in Section 3.08 and Section 3.09;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) make any such Note payable in currency other than that stated in such Note;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) impair the right of any Holder to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment of principal of, interest and Additional Amounts on such Holder's Notes on or after the due dates therefor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) waive a Default or Event of Default with respect to the nonpayment of principal, premium, interest or Additional Amounts (except pursuant to a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of such Notes outstanding and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) make any change in the amendment or waiver provisions which require the Holders' consent described in this sentence or the following paragraph; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture described in Section 2.12 that adversely affects the right of any Holder of such Notes in any material respect or amends the terms of such Notes in a way that would result in a loss of an exemption from any of the Taxes described thereunder or an exemption from any obligation to withhold or deduct Taxes so described thereunder unless the applicable Payor agrees to pay Additional Amounts, if any, in respect thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition, without the consent of the Holders of at least 75% of the aggregate principal amount of all the Notes then outstanding, the Note Documents may not be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, other than in a transaction permitted pursuant to the terms of this Indenture, to release, or have the effect of releasing, all or substantially all of the aggregate value of the Guarantee, or all or substantially all of the Guarantors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 9.01 or Section 9.02, in order to effect an amendment authorized by clauses (4) and (8) of Section 9.01(a) to add a Guarantor under this Indenture, it shall only be necessary for the supplemental indenture providing for the accession of such additional Guarantor to be duly authorized and executed by (i) the Issuer, (ii) such additional Guarantor and (iii) the Trustee. Any other amendments permitted by this Indenture need only be duly authorized and executed by the Issuer and the Trustee (to the extent applicable); provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, such supplemental indenture shall be binding in all circumstances on the Issuer and the Guarantors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Upon the request of the Issuer, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02 and Section 9.06 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Issuer in the execution of any amended or supplemental indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be therein contained, but the Trustee will not be obligated to enter into such amended or supplemental indenture that affects its own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise. The Issuer will deliver a copy of any such amendments or supplements to this Indenture to the Agents if the Agents are not party thereto.

The consent of the Holders is not necessary under this Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment of any Note Document. It is sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment. A consent to any amendment or waiver under this Indenture by any Holder of Notes given in connection with a tender of such Holder's Notes will not be rendered invalid by such tender.

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Section 9.03 *Amendments to be in Supplemental Indenture.*

Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Notes will be set forth in an amended or supplemental indenture.

Section 9.04 *Revocation and Effect of Consents.*

Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder is a continuing consent by the Holder and every subsequent Holder or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder's Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder or subsequent Holder may revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before the date the amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder.

Section 9.05 *Notation on or Exchange of Notes.*

The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Issuer in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.

Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note will not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver.

Section 9.06 *Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.*

The Trustee and, insofar as their rights or duties are affected, the Agents will sign any amended or supplemental indenture authorized pursuant to this Article 9 if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee or the Agents, as applicable. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the Trustee will be provided with and (subject to Section 7.01 hereof) will be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 12.03 hereof, an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture and that such amendment is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and any Guarantor party thereto, enforceable against them in accordance with its terms, subject to customary exceptions, and complies with the provisions of this Indenture.

ARTICLE 10

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

Section 10.01 *Satisfaction and Discharge.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Indenture will be discharged and cease to be of further effect (except as to surviving rights of transfer or exchange of the Notes and rights of the Trustee, as expressly provided for in Section 10.01(c)) as to all Notes when:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) all the Notes previously authenticated and delivered (other than certain lost, stolen or destroyed Notes and certain Notes for which provision for payment was previously made and thereafter the funds have been released to the Issuer) have been delivered to the Registrar for cancellation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) all Notes not previously delivered to the Registrar for cancellation (i) have become due and payable by reason of the making of a notice of redemption or otherwise, (ii) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year or (iii) are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee or the Paying Agent in the name, and at the expense, of the Issuer;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Issuer has deposited, or caused to be deposited with the Paying Agent (or another entity designated or appointed (as agent) by the Paying Agent for this purpose), money in Euro or European Government Obligations or a combination thereof, as applicable, in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on the Notes not previously delivered to the Paying Agent for cancellation, for principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, to the date of deposit (in the case of Notes that have become due and payable), or to the Stated Maturity or redemption date, as the case may be; *provided* that upon any redemption that requires the payment of the Applicable Premium, the amount deposited shall be sufficient for purposes of this Indenture to the extent that an amount is deposited with the Paying Agent equal to the Applicable Premium calculated as of the date of the notice of redemption, as calculated by the Issuer or on behalf of the Issuer by such Person as the Issuer shall designate, with any Applicable Premium Deficit only required to be deposited with the Paying Agent on or prior to the date of redemption, and any Applicable Premium Deficit shall be set forth in an Officer's Certificate delivered to the Trustee simultaneously with the deposit of such Applicable Premium Deficit that confirms that such Applicable Premium Deficit shall be applied toward such redemption. The Trustee and Paying Agent shall not be liable to any Person (including, without limitation, any Holder) for acknowledging discharge of this Indenture in accordance with the terms of this Section 10.01, including where the amount deposited by the Issuer with the Paying Agent is insufficient for purposes of payment to Holders of the entire Indebtedness of the Notes on the applicable redemption date or Stated Maturity, as applicable. The obligation to fund any deficit (as described herein) (if applicable) shall be solely the obligation of the Issuer (which the Issuer hereby acknowledges and undertakes to fund) and not the Trustee or Paying Agent. Notwithstanding any failure of the Issuer to fund any such deficit in accordance with this Section 10.01, the Paying Agent shall apply or cause to be applied the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes on the redemption date or Stated Maturity, as applicable, and such payment shall not constitute or be deemed to constitute a waiver of (i) any rights of the Trustee, Paying Agent or any Holder under this Indenture or (ii) any obligation of the Issuer to fund such deficit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Issuer has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable under this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Issuer has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Paying Agent under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or on the redemption date, as the case may be; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the Issuer has delivered to the Trustee an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel each stating that all conditions precedent under this Article 10 relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with; *provided* that any such counsel may rely on any Officer's Certificate as to matters of fact (including as to compliance with the foregoing clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) of this Section 10.01(a)).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If requested in writing by the Issuer to the Trustee and the Paying Agent, the Paying Agent will distribute any amounts deposited to the Holders prior to Stated Maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be; *provided, however*, that the Holders shall have received at least five Business Days' notice from the Issuer of such earlier repayment date (which may be included in the notice of redemption). For the avoidance of doubt, the distribution and payment to Holders prior to the maturity or redemption date as set forth above will not include any negative interest, present value adjustment, break costs or any other premium on such amounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, if money has been deposited with the Paying Agent (or other entity designated by the Paying Agent for this purpose) pursuant to Section 10.01, Section 10.02 and Section 8.06 will survive. In addition, nothing in this Section 10.01 will be deemed to discharge those provisions of Section 7.06 hereof, that, by their terms, survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

Section 10.02 *Application of Trust Money.*

Subject to Section 8.06, all money deposited with the Paying Agent pursuant to Section 10.01 shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Agent as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Paying Agent; but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

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If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any Euro, European Government Obligations or a combination thereof, as applicable, in accordance with Section 10.01 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Issuer's and any Guarantor's obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 10.01; *provided* that the Issuer shall be subrogated to the respective rights of the Trustee and Paying Agent to contest any such order or judgment and to seek remittance of such deposit to the Issuer; and *provided* further that if the Issuer have made any payment of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Issuer shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the Euro, European Government Obligations or a combination thereof, as applicable, held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 11

GUARANTEES

Section 11.01 *Guarantees.*

Subject to this Article 11, each of the Guarantors hereby, jointly and severally and unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee (or Authentication Agent) and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of this Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Issuer hereunder or thereunder, that: (i) the principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes shall be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes (to the extent permitted by law), and all other obligations of the Issuer to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder shall be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that same shall be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise (all the foregoing being hereinafter collectively called the "*Guaranteed Obligations*"). Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed or any performance so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors will be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. Each Guarantor agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.

The Guarantors hereby agree that their obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or this Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Issuer, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor's liability under its Note Guarantee shall extend to all obligations under the Notes and this Indenture (including, without limitation, interest, fees, costs and expenses) that would be owed but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to any proceeding under Bankruptcy Law involving the Issuer or any Guarantor. Each Guarantor hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Issuer, any right to require a proceeding first against the Issuer, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenant that this Note Guarantee shall not be discharged except by complete payment and performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture and the obligations of each Guarantor under this Note Guarantee shall not be subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment, set-off, defense, counterclaim, discharge or termination for any reason other than the complete payment and performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture.

If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Issuer, the Guarantors or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to any of the Issuer or the Guarantors, any amount paid either to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect.

Each Guarantor agrees that it will not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby or any collateral securing any such obligations until payment and performance in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby. Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (i) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article 6 hereof for the purposes of this Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations

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guaranteed hereby, and (ii) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article 6 hereof, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of this Note Guarantee. The Guarantors shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.

Section 11.02 *Limitation on Liability.*

Each Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor not constitute an unlawful financial assistance, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer or transaction under value for purposes of any applicable law. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of each Guarantor shall be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to such maximum amount and all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor that are relevant under such laws and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under this Article 11, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under applicable law. Each Guarantor that makes a payment under its Note Guarantee shall be entitled upon payment in full of all Note Guarantee obligations under this Indenture to a contribution from each other Guarantor in an amount equal to such other Guarantor's *pro rata* portion of such payment based on the respective net assets of all the Guarantors at the time of such payment determined in accordance with GAAP.

Section 11.03 *Additional Guarantor Limitations.*

The Notes Guarantee of any Restricted Subsidiary who executes and delivers a supplemental indenture in the form attached hereto and becomes a Guarantor hereunder after the Issue Date is subject to any limitations relating to such Restricted Subsidiary set out in the relevant supplemental indenture.

Section 11.04 *Successors and Assigns.*

This Article 11 shall be binding upon each Guarantor and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Trustee and the Holders and, in the event of any transfer or assignment of rights by any Holder or the Trustee, the rights and privileges conferred upon that party in this Indenture and in the Notes shall automatically extend to and be vested in such transferee or assignee, all subject to the terms and conditions of this Indenture.

Section 11.05 *No Waiver.*

Neither a failure nor a delay on the part of either the Trustee or the Holders in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Article 11 shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any right, power or privilege. The rights, remedies and benefits of the Trustee and the Holders herein expressly specified are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights, remedies or benefits which either may have under this Article 11 at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.

Section 11.06 *Modification.*

No modification, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Article 11, nor the consent to any departure by any Guarantor therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Trustee, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on any Guarantor in any case shall entitle such Guarantor to any other or further notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstances.

Section 11.07 *Execution of Supplemental Indenture for Future Guarantors.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Restricted Subsidiary which will become or is required to become a Guarantor pursuant to Section 4.14 shall promptly execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture in the form of <u>Exhibit D</u> to this Indenture, pursuant to which such Subsidiary shall become a Guarantor under this Article 11 and shall guarantee the Guaranteed Obligations. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of such supplemental indenture, the Issuer shall deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel and an Officer's Certificate to the effect that such supplemental indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Restricted Subsidiary

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and that, subject to the application of bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or transfer and other similar laws relating to creditors' rights generally and to the principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity, the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor is a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Guarantor, enforceable against such Guarantor in accordance with its terms and or to such other matters as the Trustee may reasonably request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Certain Subsidiaries of the Issuer which will guarantee or be required to guarantee the Senior Facilities or certain other Indebtedness permitted under this Indenture shall promptly execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture in the form of <u>Exhibit D</u> to this Indenture, pursuant to which such Subsidiary shall become a Guarantor under this Article 11 and shall guarantee the Guaranteed Obligations.

Section 11.08 *No Notation Required.*

The failure to endorse a Note Guarantee on any Note shall not affect or impair the validity thereof.

Section 11.09 *Release of Note Guarantees.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Note Guarantee of a Guarantor will be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged upon any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a sale, exchange, transfer or other Disposition (including by way of merger, amalgamation, consolidation, dividend, distribution, dissolution or otherwise) of (x) the Capital Stock of such Guarantor (including any sale, exchange, transfer or other Disposition) following which such Guarantor is no longer a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Issuer, or (y) all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantor to a Person other than the Issuer or another Subsidiary and in a manner permitted by this Indenture, in each case so long as such Guarantor is also released from its guarantee of the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes and any Other Debt Agreement (if applicable);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) defeasance or discharge of the Notes, as provided in Article 8 and Article 10;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) such Guarantor being (or being substantially concurrently) released or discharged from its obligations, or otherwise not being a guarantor or obligor with respect to any obligations, with respect to the Senior Credit Agreement, the Convertible Notes and any Other Debt Agreement (it being understood that a release subject to a contingent reinstatement is still considered a release);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) upon the merger, amalgamation or consolidation of any Guarantor with and into the Issuer or another Guarantor or upon the liquidation of such Guarantor, in each case, in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) upon the achievement of Investment Grade Status by the Notes provided that such Note Guarantee shall be reinstated upon the Reversion Date (as defined below);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) as described under Article 9;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) if such Guarantor was not required to create a Guarantee but did so at its option, upon the request of such Guarantor of a release at any time (if such Guarantor would not then otherwise be required to Guarantee the Notes pursuant to this Indenture);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) upon such Guarantor becoming an Excluded Subsidiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) upon payment in full of principal of, accrued and unpaid interest, premium, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on all of the Notes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Upon any occurrence giving rise to a release of a Note Guarantee, as specified in this Section 11.09, the Trustee, upon receipt of an Officer's Certificate from the Issuer stating that all conditions precedent provided for in this Indenture relating to such release and discharge have been satisfied and that such release and discharge is authorized and permitted under this Indenture, which the Trustee shall be entitled to rely on absolutely and without further inquiry, will take all actions at the reasonable request and cost of the Issuer, to effectuate or evidence any release of a Note Guarantee in accordance with these provisions, subject to customary protections and indemnifications. Each of the releases set forth above shall be effected or

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evidenced by the Trustee without the consent of the Holders and will not require any other action or consent on the part of the Trustee. None of the Issuer, the Trustee or any Guarantor will be required to make a notation on the Notes to reflect any such release, termination or discharge. The Issuer may in its sole discretion elect to have any Note Guarantee remain in place as opposed to being released.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Note Guarantee as provided in this Section 11.09 will remain liable for the full amount of principal of, premium, if any, interest and Additional Amounts, if any, on, the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under this Indenture as provided in this Article 11.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Issuer may elect to cause any Restricted Subsidiary that is not otherwise required to be a Guarantor to provide a Guarantee of the Notes; provided that any subsequent release of any such Restricted Subsidiary from its obligations as a Guarantor on the basis of such Restricted Subsidiary being an Excluded Subsidiary shall be subject to such Restricted Subsidiary having capacity to incur then-existing Liens of such Restricted Subsidiary once it is no longer a Guarantor (as determined at the time of such release).

ARTICLE 12

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01 *Notices.*

Any notice or communication by the Issuer, any Guarantor or the Trustee to the others is duly given if in writing in English and delivered in person or mailed by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), electronic mail or other electronic transmission or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others' address:

If to the Issuer or any Guarantor:

MKS Inc.

2 Tech Drive

Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Attention: General Counsel

Email: \*\*\*

with a copy to:

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

60 State Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Attention: Brandt Tierney

Email: \*\*\*

and

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10007

Attention: Glenn Pollner

Email: \*\*\*

If to the Trustee:

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association

CityPlace I

185 Asylum St, 27th Floor

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

EX-CT-GCT

Email: \*\*\*

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The Issuer, any Guarantor or the Trustee, by notice to the others may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

All notices to Holders of Notes will be validly given if electronically delivered or mailed to them at their respective addresses in the register of the Holders, if any, maintained by the Registrar. For so long as any Notes are represented by Global Notes, all notices to Holders will be delivered to the Depositary in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Depositary, delivery of which shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, which will give such notices to the Holders of Book-Entry Interests. To the extent the mandatory rules and procedures of the Depositary conflict with any such requirements, a notice will be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this Indenture if it complies with the mandatory rules and procedures of the Depositary. In addition, if and for so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange and if and to the extent that the rules of the Authority so require, notices of the Issuer with respect to the Notes will be sent to the Authority.

Each such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date of such delivery or, if delivered more than once on different dates, on the first date on which delivery is made; *provided* that, if notices are physically mailed, such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the fifth day after being so mailed and *provided, further,* that any notice delivered via e-mail or other electronic means shall be deemed to have been given on the date such notice was "sent" in accordance with the terms of this paragraph. Any notice or communication mailed to a Holder shall be mailed to such Person by first-class mail or other equivalent means and shall be sufficiently given to such Holder if so mailed within the time prescribed. Failure to electronically deliver or mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders. If a notice or communication is electronically delivered or mailed in the manner provided above, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it. If a notice or communication is given through the Depositary, it is duly given on the day the notice is given to the Depositary.

If the Issuer electronically delivers or mails a notice or communication to Holders, it will deliver a copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time.

Section 12.02 *Communications.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In no event shall the Trustee or any other entity be liable for any losses arising from the Trustee or any other entity of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association receiving or transmitting any data from the Issuer or the Guarantors, any authorized Person or Officer or any party to the transaction via any non-secure method of transmission or communication, such as, but without limitation, by facsimile or email.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The parties hereto accept that some methods of communication are not secure and none of the Trustee or any other entity of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association shall incur liability for receiving instructions via any such non-secure method. The Trustee or any other entity of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association is authorized to comply with and rely upon any such notice, instructions or other communications believed by it to have been sent or given by an authorized Person or Officer or an appropriate party to the transaction (or authorized representative thereof). The Issuer or an authorized officer of the Issuer shall use all reasonable endeavors to ensure that instructions transmitted to the Trustee or any other entity of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association pursuant to this Indenture are complete and correct. Any instructions shall be conclusively deemed to be valid instructions from the Issuer or authorized officer of the Issuer to the Trustee or any other entity of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association for the purposes of this Indenture.

Section 12.03 *Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.*

Upon any request or application by the Issuer to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Issuer shall furnish to the Trustee:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) an Officer's Certificate (which must include the statements set forth in Section 13.04 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of the signer, all conditions precedent provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) an Opinion of Counsel (which must include the statements set forth in Section 13.04 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent have been complied with (*provided* that any such Opinion of Counsel may assume matters of fact, including as a factual matter that one or more conditions precedent have occurred).

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Section 12.04 *Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.*

Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition precedent provided for in this Indenture must include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a statement that the Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him or her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such condition precedent has been complied with; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such Person, such condition precedent has been complied with.

Section 12.05 *Rules by Trustee.*

The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders.

Section 12.06 *No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.*

No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Issuer or any Guarantors under the Note Documents or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. Such waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the U.S. federal securities laws and it is the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against public policy.

Section 12.07 *Governing Law.*

THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES, INCLUDING ANY NOTE GUARANTEES, AND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE GOVERNING LAW OF THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES MAY BE AMENDED WITH THE CONSENT OF HOLDERS OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE NOTES THEN OUTSTANDING (INCLUDING CONSENTS OBTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH A PURCHASE OF, OR TENDER OFFER OR EXCHANGE OFFER FOR, NOTES).

Section 12.08 *No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.*

This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or debt agreement of the Issuer or its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.

Section 12.09 *Successors.*

All agreements of the Issuer in this Indenture and the Notes will bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successors. All agreements of each Guarantor in this Indenture will bind its successors, except as otherwise provided in Section 11.03.

Section 12.10 *Severability.*

In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

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Section 12.11 *Counterpart Originals.*

The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy will be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Indenture by facsimile, email or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Indenture. Section 1.03(b) is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 12.12 *Table of Contents, Headings, etc.*

The **Table of Contents**, Cross-Reference Table and Headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

Section 12.13 *Submission to Jurisdiction.*

The Issuer, each Guarantor and each other party hereto irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any New York state or U.S. federal court located in the Borough of Manhattan in the City and State of New York over any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantees. The Issuer and each Guarantor irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection which they may have, pursuant to New York law or otherwise, to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such a court and any claim that any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in any inconvenient forum.

Nothing in this Section shall limit the right of the Trustee or any Holder to bring proceedings against the Issuer in the courts of any other jurisdiction or to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.

EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS INDENTURE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY; AND EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY TO THIS INDENTURE MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE SIGNATORIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

Section 12.14 *Power of Attorney.*

If any party to this Indenture is represented by an attorney or attorneys in connection with the signing and/or execution and/or delivery of this Indenture or any agreement or document referred to herein or made pursuant hereto, including any Note, and the relevant power or powers of attorney is or are expressed to be governed by the laws of a particular jurisdiction, it is hereby expressly acknowledged and accepted by the other parties hereto that such laws shall govern the existence and extent of such attorney's or attorneys' authority and the effects of the exercise thereof.

Section 12.15 *Prescription.*

Claims against the Issuer or any Guarantor for the payment of principal, premium, if any, or Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes will be prescribed five years after the applicable due date for payment thereof. Claims against the Issuer or any Guarantor for the payment of interest on the Notes will be prescribed three years after the applicable due date for payment of interest.

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Section 12.16 *USA Patriot Act.*

In order to comply with the laws, rules, regulations and executive orders in effect from time to time applicable to banking institutions, including, without limitation, those relating to the funding of terrorist activities and money laundering, including Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act of the United States ("*Applicable Law*"), the Trustee is required to obtain, verify, record and update certain information relating to individuals and entities which maintain a business relationship with the Trustee and Agents. Accordingly, each of the parties agree to provide to the Trustee, upon its request from time to time, such identifying information and documentation as may be available for such party in order to enable the Trustee to comply with Applicable Law.

*[Signatures on following pages]* 

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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed as of the first date written above.

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| MKS INC. | MKS INC. |
| By: | /s/ Ramakumar Mayampurath |
|  | Name: Ramakumar Mayampurath |
|  | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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| ATOTECH MANUFACTURING, INC. | ATOTECH MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |

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| ATOTECH USA, LLC | ATOTECH USA, LLC |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Title: President |

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| PHOTON CONTROL (USA) INC. | PHOTON CONTROL (USA) INC. |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Title: President and Treasurer |

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| NEWPORT CORPORATION | NEWPORT CORPORATION |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Title: President and Treasurer |

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| ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. | ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
|  | Title: President and Treasurer |

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[*Signature Page to Indenture*]

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| **U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br> as Trustee | **U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br> as Trustee |
| By: | /s/ Melissa T. Vallera |
| Name: | Melissa T. Vallera |
| Title: | Officer |

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[*Signature Page to Indenture*]

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EXHIBIT A

*[Insert the Global Note Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture]* 

*[Insert the Private Placement Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture]* 

**MKS INC.** 

**4.250% Senior Notes due 2034** 

**[REGULATION S/RULE 144A]** 

**ISIN:** [**144A: XS3281721947][Reg S: XS3281721863** 

**COMMON CODE: [144A: 328172194][Reg S: 328172186]** 

**€ [ ]** 

**No.<u> </u>** 

MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "*Issuer*"), for value received promises to pay to [•], or its registered assigns, upon surrender hereof, the principal sum of<u> </u>EUROS, subject to any adjustments listed on the Schedule of Increases, Decreases or Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note attached hereto, on February 15, 2034.

Interest Payment Dates: February 15 and August 15, commencing August 15, 2026.

Record Dates: February 1 and August 1.

Date:

Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Note set forth herein, which further provisions shall for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Issuer has caused this Note to be signed by its duly authorized director, officer or other authorized signatory.

**MKS INC.** 

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**Certificate of Authentication** 

This is one of the Notes referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.

Dated:<u> </u>

Signed for and on behalf of:

**U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION**,

as Trustee

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| By: |  |
| Name: |  |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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**[FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE]** 

**4.250% Senior Notes due 2034** 

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *Interest*. MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "*Issuer*"), promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 4.250% per annum. The Issuer will pay interest, in cash, semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each, an "*Interest Payment Date*"), commencing on August 15, 2026. Each interest period will end on (but not include) the relevant Interest Payment Date. Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of issuance.

If the Issuer delivers Global Notes to the Trustee or the Registrar for cancellation in connection with a redemption on a date that is on or after the record date and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, the accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date will be paid on the redemption date to the Holder in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the Applicable Procedures of Euroclear and Clearstream, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders whose Notes will be subject to redemption by the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *Method of Payment*. The Issuer will pay interest on the Notes (except defaulted interest) to the Persons who are registered Holders in respect of the principal amount thereof outstanding as at the Clearing System Business Day immediately prior to the relevant Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.11 of the Indenture with respect to defaulted interest, however, owners of beneficial interests in the Notes (to the extent this Global Note is held by a nominee of the Common Depositary for Euroclear and Clearstream) must rely on the procedures of Euroclear or Clearstream, as applicable. The Notes will be payable as to principal, premium (if any), interest and any Additional Amounts at the office or agency of the Issuer maintained for such purpose as provided in the Indenture or, at the option of the Issuer, payment of interest and any Additional Amounts may be made by wire transfer to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders; *provided* that payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds will be required with respect to principal of and interest and premium and Additional Amounts, if any, on all Global Notes and all other Notes, the Holders of which will have provided wire transfer instructions to the Issuer or the Paying Agent. Such payment will be in Euro. If the due date for any payment in respect of any Notes is not a Business Day or a business day at the place at which such payment is due to be paid, the Holder thereof will not be entitled to payment of the amount due until the next succeeding Business Day or business day at such place, and will not be entitled to any further interest or other payment as a result of any such delay.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(3)** *Paying Agent and Registrar*. The Issuer initially appoints U.S. Bank Europe DAC, UK Branch, to act as Paying Agent and U.S. Bank Europe DAC to act as Transfer Agent with respect to the Global Notes, and initially appoints U.S. Bank Europe DAC to act as the Registrar. The Issuer may change any Paying Agent, Registrar or Transfer Agent without notice to any Holder and upon notice to the Trustee. The Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent, or Registrar in respect of the Notes. For so long as the Notes are listed on the Official List of the Exchange and if and to the extent that the rules of the Authority so require, the Issuer will notify the Authority of any change of Paying Agent, Registrar or Transfer Agent in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Indenture and, in the case of Definitive Registered Notes, in addition to such notification, mail such notice by first-class mail to each Holder's registered address, as it appears on the register of Holders, with a copy to the Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) *Indenture*. The Issuer entered into the Indenture, dated as of February 4, 2026 (the "*Indenture*"), among, *inter alios*, the Issuer, the Guarantors party thereto and the Trustee. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture. The Notes include all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of the Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) *Optional Redemption.* Except as set forth in this Section (5) and in Section (6) below, the Notes are not redeemable at the option of the Issuer.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) At any time prior to February 15, 2029, the Issuer may redeem the Notes in whole or in part, at its option and on one or more occasions, upon notice as described under Section 3.03 of the Indenture, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Notes being redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) At any time and from time to time prior to February 15, 2029, the Issuer may, at its option and on one or more occasions, redeem Notes with the net cash proceeds received by the Issuer from any Equity Offering at a redemption price equal to 104.250% of the principal amount of such Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, in an aggregate principal amount for all such redemptions not to exceed 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued under the Indenture on the Issue Date (together with Additional Notes); provided that

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in each case the redemption takes place not later than 180 days after the closing of the related Equity Offering; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) not less than 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the then-outstanding Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately thereafter (including Additional Notes but excluding Notes held by the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) At any time and from time to time on or after February 15, 2029, the Issuer may, at its option and on one or more occasions, redeem the Notes in whole or in part, upon notice as described under Section 3.03 of the Indenture, at a redemption price equal to the percentage of principal amount set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, on the Notes redeemed, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on February 15 of the year indicated below:

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| **Date** | **Redemption Price** |
| 2029 | 102.125% |
| 2030 | 101.0625% |
|  2031 and thereafter | 100.000% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If the optional redemption date is on or after a record date and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, the accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date will be paid on the redemption date to the Holder in whose name the Note is registered at the close of business on such record date in accordance with the applicable procedures of Euroclear and Clearstream, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders whose Notes will be subject to redemption by the Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Unless the Issuer defaults in the payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called for redemption on the applicable redemption date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in connection with any tender offer or other offer to purchase the Notes, including a Change of Control Offer, if Holders of not less than 90% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes validly tender and the Issuer or a third-party in lieu of the Issuer, purchases all of the Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn by such Holders, all of the Holders will be deemed to have consented to such tender or other offer, and accordingly, the Issuer or such third party will have the right upon not less than 10 days' nor more than 90 days' prior notice, given not more than 90 days following such purchase date, to redeem any Notes that remain outstanding following such purchase at a redemption price equal to the price offered to each other Holder (which may be less than par, and excluding any early tender or incentive fee and any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon paid to any Holder in such offer payment), plus, to the extent not included in the offer consideration, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon, to, but excluding, the date of redemption, plus any Additional Amounts, if any. In determining whether the Holders of at least 90% of the aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes have validly tendered and not validly withdrawn Notes in a tender offer or other offer to purchase (including a Change of Control Offer), as applicable, Notes owned by an Affiliate of the Issuer or by funds controlled or managed by any Affiliate of the Issuer, or any successor thereof, shall be deemed to be outstanding for the purposes of such tender offer or other offer to purchase (including a Change of Control Offer), as applicable.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) *Redemption for Taxation Reasons*. 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Issuer may redeem the Notes in whole, but not in part, at any time at its discretion upon giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days' prior notice to the Holders (with a copy to the Trustee and the Paying Agent) at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the date fixed for redemption (a "Tax Redemption Date") (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date) and all Additional Amounts, as defined in Section 2.12, if any, then due and which will become due on the Tax Redemption Date as a result of the redemption or otherwise, if the Issuer determines in good faith that, as a result of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any change in, or amendment to, the law or treaties (or any regulations, official guidance or rulings promulgated thereunder) of a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction (as defined in Section 2.12) affecting taxation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) any amendment to, or change in an official application, administration or written interpretation of such laws, treaties, regulations, official guidance or rulings (including by reason of a holding, judgment or order by a court of competent jurisdiction or a change in published administrative practice, regardless of whether such action, change or holding is with respect to the Issuer) (each of the foregoing in clauses (i) and (ii), a "*Change in Tax Law*"),

a Payor (as defined in Section 2.12) is, or on the next Interest Payment Date in respect of the Notes would be, required to pay Additional Amounts (or increased Additional Amounts) with respect to the Notes (but, in the case of a Guarantor, only if the payment giving rise to such requirement cannot be made by the Issuer or a Guarantor who can make such payment without the obligation to pay Additional Amounts), and such obligation cannot be avoided by taking reasonable measures available to the Payor (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the appointment of a new Paying Agent where this would be reasonable, but not including assignment of the obligation to make payment with respect to the Notes). Such Change in Tax Law must be formally announced and become effective on or after the Issue Date (or if the applicable Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction became a Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction on a date after the Issue Date, such later date). The foregoing provisions shall apply (a) to a Guarantor only after such time as such Guarantor is obliged to make at least one payment on the Notes and (b) mutatis mutandis to any successor Person, after such successor Person becomes a party to the Indenture, with respect to a Change in Tax Law occurring after the time such successor Person becomes a party to the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notice of redemption for taxation reasons will be delivered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 3.03. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such notice of redemption will be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Payor would be obligated to make such payment of Additional Amounts. Prior to the delivery of any notice of redemption of Notes pursuant to the foregoing, the Issuer will deliver to the Trustee (a) an Officer's Certificate stating that it is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to its right to so redeem have been satisfied and (b) an opinion of an independent tax counsel of recognized standing selected by the Issuer and reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee and qualified under the laws of the Relevant Taxing Jurisdiction to the effect that the Payor has been or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts as a result of a Change in Tax Law. The Trustee will accept and shall be entitled to rely conclusively on such Officer's Certificate and opinion as sufficient evidence of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent described above, without liability or further inquiry, in which event it will be conclusive and binding on the Holders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) *[Reserved].*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) *Mandatory Redemption or Sinking Fund*. The Issuer is not required to make mandatory redemption payments or sinking fund payments with respect to the Notes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) *Repurchase at Option of Holder*. (a) If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, each Holder of the Notes will have the right, subject to certain conditions specified in the Indenture, to require the Issuer to repurchase (and the Issuer will be required to make a corresponding offer to purchase) all or any part of such Holder's Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and Additional Amounts, if any, to (but excluding) the date of purchase as provided in, and subject to the terms of, the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) *Notice of Redemption*. Notice of redemption shall be given in accordance with Section 3.03 of the Indenture and the effect of notice of redemption is set forth in Section 3.04 of the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) *Denominations, Transfer, Exchange*. The Notes are in global registered form without coupons in minimum denominations of €100,000 and integral multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof . The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents. The Registrar may not require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees, except as otherwise set forth in the Indenture. The Registrar need not exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) *Persons Deemed Owners*. The Issuer, the Guarantors, the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Transfer Agent and the Registrar will be entitled to treat the Holder of a Note as the owner thereof for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) *Amendment, Supplement and Waiver*. The provisions governing amendment, supplement and waiver are set forth in Article 9 of the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) *Defaults and Remedies*. Events of Default and remedies are set forth in Article 6 of the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) *Trustee Dealings with Issuer*. The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Issuer or any Affiliate of the Issuer with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) *No Recourse Against Others*. No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Issuer or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Issuer and its Subsidiaries (including the Issuer and the Guarantors) under the Note Documents or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) *Authentication*. This Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an authentication agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) *Abbreviations*. Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) *ISIN and COMMON CODE*. The Issuer has caused ISIN and COMMON CODE numbers to be printed on the Notes and the Trustee may use ISIN and COMMON CODE numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) *Governing Law*. THE INDENTURE AND THE NOTES, INCLUDING ANY NOTE GUARANTEES, AND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE GOVERNING LAW OF THE INDENTURE AND THE NOTES MAY BE AMENDED WITH THE CONSENT OF HOLDERS OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE NOTES THEN OUTSTANDING (INCLUDING CONSENTS OBTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH A PURCHASE OF, OR TENDER OFFER OR EXCHANGE OFFER FOR, NOTES).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) *Availability of Documents*. The Issuer will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:

MKS Inc.

2 Tech Drive

Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Attention: General Counsel

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ASSIGNMENT FORM

***To assign the Note, fill in the form below:***

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| (I) or (we) assign and transfer the Note to: |
| (Insert assignee's legal name) |
| (Insert assignee's soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.) |
| (Print or type assignee's name, address and zip code) |
| and irrevocably appoint<br>|
| to transfer this Note on the books of the Issuer. The agent may substitute another to act for him. |
| Date:<u> </u> |

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|:---|
| Your Signature: |
| (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note) |

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Signature Guarantee\*:<u> </u>

\* Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE

If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Issuer pursuant to Section 4.13 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below:

☐ Section 4.13

If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Issuer pursuant to Section 4.13 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased:

€_______________

Date: _______________

Your Signature:    

(Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)

 <br> Tax Identification No.:    

Signature Guarantee\*:<u> </u>

\* Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

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SCHEDULE OF INCREASES, DECREASES OR EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN THE GLOBAL NOTE

The initial aggregate principal amount of this Global Note is [ ]. The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or for a Definitive Registered Note, or exchanges of a part of another Global Note or Definitive Registered Note for an interest in this Global Note, have been made:

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| **Date of**<br> **Increase/Decrease/**<br> **Exchange** | **Amount of**<br> **decrease in**<br> **Principal Amount**<br> **of this Global Note** | **Amount of**<br> **increase in**<br> **Principal Amount**<br> **of this Global Note** | **Principal Amount**<br> **of this Global Note**<br> **following such**<br> **decrease (or**<br> **increase)** | **Signature of**<br> **authorized officer**<br> **of Paying Agent** |

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EXHIBIT B

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER

MKS Inc.

2 Tech Drive

Andover, Massachusetts 01810

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association

CityPlace I

185 Asylum St, 27th Floor

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

EX-CT-GCT

Email: \*\*\*

U.S. Bank Europe DAC

Block F1 Cherrywood Business

Park Cherrywood, Dublin 18

Ireland D18 W2X7

Re: 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034

[(ISIN Common Code: ]

Reference is hereby made to the indenture, dated as of February 4, 2026 (the "*Indenture*"), among, *inter alios*, MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "*Issuer*"), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "*Trustee*"), in respect of the Issuer's 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, (the "*Transferor*") owns and proposes to transfer the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified in Annex A hereto, in the principal amount of € (the "*Transfer*"), to<u> </u>(the "*Transferee*"), as further specified in Annex A hereto. In connection with the Transfer, the Transferor hereby certifies that:

[CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. ☐ **<u>Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note or a Definitive Registered Note Pursuant to Rule 144A</u>**. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "*Securities Act*"), and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that the beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note is being transferred to a Person that the Transferor reasonably believed and believes is purchasing the beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such Person exercises sole investment discretion, and such Person and each such account is a "qualified institutional buyer" within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Transfer is in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the 144A Global Note and/or the Definitive Registered Note and in the Indenture and under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. ☐ **<u>Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Global Note or a Definitive Registered Note pursuant to Regulation S</u>**. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that (i) the Transfer is not being made to a Person in the United States (and if prior to the end of the Restricted Period, not made to (or for the account of) a U.S. Person) and (x) at the time the buy order was originated, the Transferee was outside the United States or such Transferor and any Person acting on its behalf reasonably believed and believes that the Transferee was outside the United States or (y) the transaction was

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executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market and neither such Transferor nor any Person acting on its behalf knows that the transaction was prearranged with a buyer in the United States, (ii) no directed selling efforts have been made in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(b) or Rule 904(b) of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (iii) the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act and (iv) the transferred beneficial interest will be held immediately after such Transfer through Euroclear and Clearstream, as applicable. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Regulation S Global Note and/or the Definitive Registered Note and in the Indenture and under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. ☐ **<u>Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or of an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ **Check if Transfer is pursuant to Rule 144**. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Registered Notes and in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ **Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Regulation S**. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Registered Notes and in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) ☐ **Check if Transfer is Pursuant to an Effective Registration Statement**. The Transfer is being effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in compliance with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) ☐ **Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Other Exemption**. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904 and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any State of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Registered Note will not be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Registered Notes and in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. ☐ <u>**Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the Global Note or a Definitive Registered Note pursuant to any provision of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A or Regulation S**</u>. The transfer is being effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Issuer.

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| [Insert Name of Transferor] | [Insert Name of Transferor] |
| By: |  |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |
| Dated: _______________________ | Dated: _______________________ |

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ANNEX A TO CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER

1. The Transferor owns and proposes to transfer the following:

[CHECK ONE OF (a) OR (b)]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ a beneficial interest in the:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) ☐ 144A Global Note (ISIN: [ • ]; COMMON CODE: [ • ], or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) ☐ Regulation S Global Note (ISIN: [ • ]; COMMON CODE: [ • ], or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ a Restricted Definitive Registered Note.

2. After the Transfer the Transferee will hold:

[CHECK ONE]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ a beneficial interest in the:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) ☐ 144A Global Note (ISIN: [ • ]; COMMON CODE: [ • ], or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) ☐ Regulation S Global Note (ISIN: [ • ]; COMMON CODE: [ • ], or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) ☐ Unrestricted Global Note (ISIN: [ • ]; COMMON CODE: [ • ], or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ a Restricted Definitive Registered Note, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) ☐ an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note,

in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE

MKS Inc.

2 Tech Drive

Andover, Massachusetts 01810

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association

CityPlace I

185 Asylum St, 27th Floor

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

EX-CT-GCT

Email: \*\*\*

U.S. Bank Europe DAC, UK Branch

125 Old Broad Street, 5<sup>th</sup> Floor

London, EC2N 1AR

United Kingdom

U.S. Bank Europe DAC

Block F1 Cherrywood Business

Park Cherrywood, Dublin 18

Ireland D18 W2X7

Re: 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034

[(ISIN Common Code:)]

Reference is hereby made to the indenture, dated as of February 4, 2026 (the "*Indenture*"), among, *inter alios*, MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "*Issuer*"), the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "*Trustee*"), in respect of the Issuer's 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, (the "*Owner*") owns and proposes to exchange the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified in Annex A hereto, in the principal amount of € (the "*Exchange*"). In connection with the

Exchange, the Owner hereby certifies that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1. <u>Exchange of Restricted Definitive Registered Notes or Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Unrestricted Definitive Registered Notes or Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note**. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "*Securities Act*"), (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note**. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Definitive Registered Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Registered Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note**. In connection with the Owner's Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Registered Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Registered Note to Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note**. In connection with the Owner's Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Registered Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Registered Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Unrestricted Definitive Registered Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2. <u>Exchange of Restricted Definitive Registered Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes for Restricted Definitive Registered Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Restricted Definitive Registered Note**. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a Restricted Definitive Registered Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies that the Restricted Definitive Registered Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Restricted Definitive Registered Note issued will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Definitive Registered Note and in the Indenture and under the Securities Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ **Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Registered Note to beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note**. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's Restricted Definitive Registered Note for a beneficial interest in the [CHECK ONE] ☐ 144A Global Note, ☐ Regulation S Global Note, in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer and (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, and in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the beneficial interest issued will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the relevant Restricted Global Note and in the Indenture and under the Securities Act.

This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Issuer.

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EXHIBIT D

FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

**SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE** (this "*Supplemental Indenture*") dated as of [•], among [name of New Guarantor[s]] (the "*New Guarantor*"), MKS Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the "*Issuer*") and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "*Trustee*") for the Notes. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture, under the Indenture referred to below.

**WITNESSETH:** 

WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Trustee, *inter alios*, have entered into an indenture, dated as of February 4, 2026 (as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified) (the "*Indenture*"), providing for the issuance of the Issuer's 4.250% Senior Notes due 2034;

WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances a Subsidiary of the Issuer may execute a supplemental indenture substantially in the form hereof or other appropriate agreement providing for such New Guarantor's Note Guarantee on the same terms and conditions as those set forth in the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee and the Issuer are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, [each of] the New Guarantor[s], the Issuer, and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Definitions</u>. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Agreement to Guarantee</u>. The Guarantor hereby agrees to provide an unconditional Notes Guarantee on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Indenture including but not limited to Article 11 thereof.

[Relevant limitations imposed by local law of the Indenture to be inserted, if and as applicable].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Ratification of Indenture: Supplemental Indentures Part of Indenture</u>. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and each Holder, by accepting the Notes whether heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee, on behalf of such Holder, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in the Indenture and (c) appoints the Trustee attorney-in-fact of such Holder for such purpose; *provided*, *however*, that [each of] the New Guarantor[s] and each Guarantor shall be released from all its obligations with respect to this Note Guarantee in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, including Section 11.09 and upon any defeasance of the Notes in accordance with Article 8.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Governing Law</u>. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND THE NOTES, INCLUDING ANY NOTE GUARANTEES, AND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE GOVERNING LAW OF THE INDENTURE INCLUDING THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND THE NOTES MAY BE AMENDED WITH THE CONSENT OF HOLDERS OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE NOTES THEN OUTSTANDING (INCLUDING CONSENTS OBTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH A PURCHASE OF, OR TENDER OFFER OR EXCHANGE OFFER FOR, NOTES).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Trustee Makes No Representation</u>. The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals of fact contained herein shall be treated as statements of the other parties hereto and not the Trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Counterparts</u>. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Effect of Headings</u>. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Electronic Signatures</u>. Facsimile, documents executed, scanned and transmitted electronically and electronic signatures, including those created or transmitted through a software platform or application, shall be deemed original signatures for purposes of this Supplemental Indenture and all other related documents and all matters and agreements related thereto, with such facsimile, scanned and electronic signatures having the same legal effect as original signatures. The parties agree that this Supplemental Indenture and all other related documents or any instrument, agreement or document necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Supplemental Indenture or related hereto or thereto (including, without limitation, addendums, amendments, notices, instructions, communications with respect to the delivery of securities or the wire transfer of funds or other communications) ("*Executed Documentation*") may be accepted, executed or agreed to through the use of an electronic signature in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations in effect from time to time applicable to the effectiveness and enforceability of electronic signatures. Any Executed Documentation accepted, executed or agreed to in conformity with such laws, rules and regulations will be binding on all parties hereto to the same extent as if it were physically executed and each party hereby consents to the use of any third party electronic signature capture service providers as may be reasonably chosen by a signatory hereto or thereto. When the Trustee acts on any Executed Documentation sent by electronic transmission, the Trustee will not be responsible or liable for any losses, costs or expenses arising directly or indirectly from its reliance upon and compliance with such Executed Documentation, notwithstanding that such Executed Documentation (a) may not be an authorized or authentic communication of the party involved or in the form such party sent or intended to send (whether due to fraud, distortion or otherwise) or (b) may conflict with, or be inconsistent with, a subsequent written instruction or communication; it being understood and agreed that the Trustee shall conclusively presume that Executed Documentation that purports to have been sent by an authorized officer of a Person has been sent by an authorized officer of such Person. The party providing Executed Documentation through electronic transmission or otherwise with electronic signatures agrees to assume all risks arising out of such electronic methods, including, without limitation, the risk of the Trustee acting on unauthorized instructions and the risk of interception and misuse by third parties.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

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| [NAME OF NEW GUARANTOR[S]], as New Guarantor | [NAME OF NEW GUARANTOR[S]], as New Guarantor |
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| MKS Inc., as Issuer | MKS Inc., as Issuer |
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| SIGNED for and on behalf of | SIGNED for and on behalf of |
| U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association,<br> as Trustee<br> acting by its authorized signatory | U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association,<br> as Trustee<br> acting by its authorized signatory |
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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1** 

***Execution Version***

**SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT** 

This SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), dated as of February 4, 2026, is entered into by and among MKS INC., a Massachusetts corporation, as Parent Borrower (the "<u>Parent Borrower</u>"), the other Loan Parties party hereto, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. ("<u>JPM</u>") and J.P. MORGAN SE, each in its capacity as Administrative Agent, each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender (as defined below) party hereto (including pursuant to an executed 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice (as defined below)), and each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender, under that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022, among the Parent Borrower, JPM and J.P. MORGAN SE, as Administrative Agent and JPM, as Collateral Agent and an L/C Issuer, the Lenders party thereto from time to time and the other Persons party thereto from time to time (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the "<u>Existing Credit Agreement</u>", and as amended by this Amendment, and as otherwise amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and otherwise modified from time to time, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

**<u>W I T N E S S E T H</u>**

WHEREAS, reference is made to that certain Engagement Letter, dated as of January 9, 2026 (as amended, modified, supplemented or waived from time to time, the "<u>Engagement Letter</u>"), between the Parent Borrower and JPM (the "<u>Engagement Party</u>");

WHEREAS, the Parent Borrower has appointed each of JPM, BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., PNC Capital Markets LLC, UBS Securities LLC, Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Citizens Bank, N.A. and TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Lead Bookrunners for this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby (each in such capacities, a "<u>2026-1 Lead Arranger</u>");

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof and prior to giving effect to this Amendment, the Parent Borrower has previously obtained under the Existing Credit Agreement 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans denominated in Dollars with respect to which the aggregate principal amount of $914,335,443.03 remains outstanding (the "<u>Existing 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans</u>") and 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans denominated in Euros with respect to which the aggregate principal amount of €587,202,531.66 remains outstanding (the "<u>Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans</u>", and together with the Existing 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the "<u>Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans</u>"); and each Lender holding an Existing 2025-1 Term B Loan immediately prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment, an "<u>Existing Term B Lender</u>");

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof and prior to giving effect to this Amendment, the Parent Borrower has previously obtained under the Existing Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $675,000,000 (the "<u>Existing Revolving Credit Commitments</u>"); and each Lender holding an Existing Revolving Credit Commitment immediately prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment, an "<u>Existing Revolving Credit Lender</u>" and, together with the Existing Term B Lenders, the "<u>Existing Lenders</u>");

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.18 of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each Lender providing Specified Refinancing Debt may amend the Existing Credit Agreement pursuant to a Refinancing Amendment to (i) add new term loan facilities to the Facilities to refinance all or any portion of any Term Loan Tranche then outstanding and (ii) add new revolving credit facilities to refinance all or any portion of any Revolving Tranche then in effect;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.18 of the Existing Credit Agreement, the Parent Borrower desires to refinance (i) the Existing 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans with, and create a new Class of, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans in an aggregate principal amount of $914,335,443.03, (ii) the Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans with, and create a new Class of, 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans in an aggregate principal amount of €587,202,531.66, and (iii) the Existing Revolving Credit Commitments with, and create a new Class of, 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000,000;

WHEREAS, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (as defined below), each Existing Term B Lender executing and delivering a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice (a "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice</u>") in substantially the form attached as <u>Annex E</u> hereto (or such other form as the Administrative Agent may approve), and, electing the "cashless settlement option" therein (each such Lender in such capacity, a "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Converting Lender</u>", and collectively, the "<u>2026-1 Term B Converting Lenders</u>") shall be deemed to have exchanged the outstanding principal amount of its Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans, or such lesser amount as the Engagement Party may allocate in connection with the syndication of the 2026-1 Term B Loans (as defined below), for an equal principal amount of 2026-1 Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement;

WHEREAS, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, each Existing Term B Lender executing and delivering a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice and electing the "cash settlement option" therein shall purchase 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement in an outstanding principal amount equal to its Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, or such lesser amount as the Engagement Party may allocate in connection with the syndication of the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans;

WHEREAS, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, each Person that executes and delivers a direct counterpart of this Amendment as a (i) 2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lender (each such Person in such capacity, a "<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lender</u>"), or (ii) 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender (each such Person in such capacity, a "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Funding Lender</u>" and, together with each 2026-1 Euro Term B Converting Lender executing and delivering a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice, the "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lenders</u>", and together with the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lenders, the "<u>2026-1 Term B Participating Lenders</u>"), will make available 2026-1 Term B Loans, in Dollars or Euros, as applicable, to the Parent Borrower in an aggregate principal amount equal to its 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitment (as defined below) or 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitment (as defined below), as applicable, the proceeds of which will be used by the Parent Borrower, in part, to repay in full the outstanding principal amount of the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans;

WHEREAS, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, each Person that executes and delivers a direct counterpart of this Amendment as (i) a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender (each such Person in such capacity, a "<u>2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender</u>"), will make available Revolving Credit Commitments to the Borrower in the aggregate principal amount set forth opposite its name on <u>Annex A</u> hereto (the "<u>2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments</u>"), and (ii) an L/C Issuer (each such Person in such capacity, a "<u>2026-1 L/C Issuer</u>"), will make available a portion of the Letter of Credit Sublimit to the Borrower in the amount set forth opposite its name on <u>Annex A</u> hereto;

WHEREAS, in order to effect the 2026-1 Term B Loans, the 2026-1 Term B Commitments, and the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments, the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent, each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender, each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and the other parties party hereto have agreed to make certain amendments to the Existing Credit Agreement as set forth herein;

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WHEREAS, (a) the 2026-1 Term B Participating Lenders and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lenders are willing to grant the extension of credit contemplated hereby, in each case on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, and (b) to the extent such consent is required, the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower consents to each of the (i) 2026-1 Term B Participating Lenders providing the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans and (ii) 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lenders providing the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, being Lenders under the Credit Agreement; and

WHEREAS, each Loan Party party hereto expects to realize substantial direct and indirect benefits as a result of this Amendment becoming effective and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and agrees to reaffirm its obligations pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Collateral Documents, and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party.

**<u>AGREEMENT</u>**

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

**ARTICLE I** 

**2026-1 DOLLAR TERM B LOANS, 2026-1 EURO TERM B LOANS AND 2026-1 REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENTS** 

Section 1.01 <u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and the occurrence of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (i) the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans effected hereby shall constitute a new Class of Term Loans under the Credit Agreement, which Class of Term Loans shall be titled "2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans", and (ii) the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans effected hereby shall constitute a new Class of Term Loans under the Credit Agreement, which Class of Term Loans shall be titled "2026-1 Euro Term B Loans", and together with the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the "2026-1 Term B Loans" thereunder, and shall have the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Upon the occurrence of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, all then outstanding Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans shall be refinanced in full as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) with respect to each 2026-1 Term B Converting Lender, the outstanding principal amount of Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans of such 2026-1 Term B Converting Lender, or such lesser amount as the Engagement Party shall allocate, in its sole discretion, to such 2026-1 Term B Converting Lender in connection with the syndication of the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, shall be deemed to be exchanged for an equal principal amount of 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement (collectively, the "<u>Converted 2026-1 Term B Loans</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) each 2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lender and 2026-1 Euro Term B Funding Lender, as applicable, severally agrees to make a new Term Loan to the Parent Borrower on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (collectively, the "<u>New 2026-1 Term B Loans</u>" and, together with the Converted 2026-1 Term B Loans, the "<u>2026-1 Term B Loans</u>" and each either a "<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Loan</u>" or "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Loan</u>", as applicable) to the Parent Borrower on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date in Dollars or Euros, as applicable, in the principal amount not to exceed the amount opposite such 2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lender's or 2026-1 Euro Term B Funding Lender's name on <u>Annex A</u> hereto (as to any 2026-1 Dollar Term B Funding Lender, its "<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitment</u>", and as to any 2026-1 Euro Term B Funding Lender, its "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Commitment</u>", and together with the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitment, collectively, the "<u>2026-1 Term B Commitments</u>");

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the outstanding principal amount of the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans of each Existing Term B Lender that is not a 2026-1 Term B Converting Lender shall be repaid in full in cash;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) to the extent that any 2026-1 Term B Converting Lender is allocated a principal amount of 2026-1 Term B Loans that is less than the full outstanding principal amount of the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans of such Lender, then the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans of such Lender shall be repaid in cash in an amount equal to the difference between the outstanding principal amount of the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans of such Lender and the principal amount of 2026-1 Term B Loans allocated to such Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) promptly following the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, but not later than 45 days following the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (as may be extended from time to time by JPM, in its capacity as the Engagement Party), each 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender that has executed a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice and has elected the "cash settlement option" therein shall purchase, or shall cause one or more of its Affiliates and/or Approved Funds to purchase (via assignment and assumption), 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans from the 2026-1 Euro Term B Funding Lenders as directed by JPM, in its capacity as the Engagement Party, in a principal amount equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans of such 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender, or such lesser amount as the Engagement Party shall allocate, in its sole discretion, to such 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender in connection with the syndication of the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) the exchange of outstanding Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans for 2026-1 Term B Loans by 2026-1 Term B Converting Lenders shall be effected by book entry in such manner, and with such supporting documentation, as may be reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) With respect to 2026-1 Term B Loans exchanged pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>1.01(b)(i)</u> above, (i) on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, there shall commence an initial Interest Period with respect to such 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, that shall end on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, funded on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date or, in the event that there are multiple such Interest Periods, as allocated among such Interest Periods as the Administrative Agent, in consultation with the Parent Borrower, shall direct and (ii) for purposes of the definition of All-In Yield in the Credit Agreement, such 2026-1 Term B Loans shall be deemed to have been issued with the same upfront fees and/or original issue discount, if any, applicable to the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, funded on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Pursuant to Section 2.18 of the Existing Credit Agreement, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, including without limitation Article III hereof, each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender hereby agrees to provide 2026-1 Term B Loans on the terms and conditions set forth herein. It is understood and agreed that all 2026-1 Term B Loans exchanged or funded on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date shall, from and after the funding thereof, be deemed to be and treated as "Term Loans" and "Term B Loans" for all purposes of the Credit Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Substantially simultaneously with the Borrowing of the 2026-1 Term B Loans on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the Parent Borrower shall apply the proceeds thereof to refinance the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans in full.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>1.01</u> shall apply notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.02 of the Existing Credit Agreement or the Credit Agreement.

Section 1.02 <u>2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and the occurrence of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (i) the Revolving Credit Commitments effected hereby shall constitute a new Class of Revolving Credit Commitments under the Credit Agreement, which Class of Revolving Credit Commitments shall be titled "2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments", and which Class of Revolving Credit Commitments shall replace the Existing Revolving Credit Commitments in full and shall have the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Upon effectiveness of the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments, (i) the Administrative Agent shall be authorized to take all actions as it may reasonably deem to be necessary or appropriate to effect the reallocation of Revolving Credit Loans and participations in Letters of Credit in a manner consistent with Section 2.14(e) of the Credit Agreement and to mark the Register accordingly to reflect such reallocation and (ii) each of the Lenders with Existing Revolving Credit Commitments shall automatically be deemed to have assigned to each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender, and each of the 2026-1 Revolving Lenders shall automatically be deemed to have purchased from each of the Lenders with Existing Revolving Credit Commitments, at the principal amount thereof, such Revolving Credit Loans and participation interests in Letters of Credit outstanding on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date as shall be necessary such that, after giving effect to all such assignments and purchases, Revolving Credit Loans and participations in all Letters of Credit outstanding on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date are held by Revolving Credit Lenders ratably in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitments after giving effect to this Amendment and the effectiveness of the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Effective as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the Existing Revolving Commitments shall be automatically terminated in full and replaced with the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments.

Section 1.03 <u>Certain Agreements and Consents.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) By execution and delivery by a Lender of this Amendment or of a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice, as applicable, such Lender consents to the modifications to the Existing Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents effected by this Amendment or as the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower shall reasonably agree to reflect the provisions of this Amendment and the transactions contemplated hereby, including, as applicable, the exchange of such Lender's Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans for 2026-1 Term B Loans as contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender party hereto (i) agrees, to the extent not already a Lender, to become a party to the Credit Agreement as a Lender, (ii) confirms that it has received a copy of the Existing Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with copies of the financial statements referred to therein and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Amendment, (iii) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or

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any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, make or continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Credit Agreement, (iv) appoints and authorizes Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, as the case may be, by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, and (v) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Credit Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender agrees to waive any entitlement to any breakage loss or expenses due under Section 3.06 of the Existing Credit Agreement with respect to any repayment or exchange of any of its Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans and/or its Existing Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date pursuant to this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Upon the occurrence of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, all Notes, if any, evidencing the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans or Existing Revolving Credit Commitments shall be deemed cancelled, and any Lender may request that its 2026-1 Term B Loans and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments be evidenced by a Note pursuant to Section 2.11(a) of the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) This Amendment shall be deemed to constitute (x) any request and/or notice relating to the 2026-1 Term B Commitments set forth in Section 2.18 of the Existing Credit Agreement, (y) a notice of prepayment relating to the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans as required by Section 2.05 of the Existing Credit Agreement and (z) any request and/or notice relating to the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments set forth in Sections 2.06 and 2.18 of the Existing Credit Agreement, as applicable; and the Parent Borrower hereby authorizes and directs the Administrative Agent to deliver a copy of this Amendment to the Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Administrative Agent and each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender hereby waives the requirement under Section 2.02(a) of the Credit Agreement to provide a Committed Loan Notice not less than three (3) Business Days prior to the Borrowing of the 2026-1 Term B Loans on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date; <u>provided</u>, for the avoidance of doubt, that the Parent Borrower shall provide such Committed Loan Notice on or before the Sixth Amendment Effective Date in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.02</u>.

**ARTICLE II** 

**AMENDMENTS** 

Section 2.01 Effective as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as set forth in the pages attached as <u>Exhibit A</u> hereto.

Section 2.02 In furtherance of the foregoing, (a) Schedule 2.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement *(Commitments and Pro Rata Shares)* is hereby amended to reflect the 2026-1 Term B Commitments of the 2026-1 Term B Participating Lenders, the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments of the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lenders, and the portion of the Letter of Credit Sublimit provided by the 2026-1 L/C Issuers, in each case as set forth on <u>Annex A</u> hereto, (b) each of Schedules 7.01 and 7.05 of the Existing Credit Agreement (*Closing Date Indebtedness* and *Closing Date Investments*, respectively) are hereby amended and restated, in each case as set forth on <u>Annex B</u> and <u>Annex C</u> hereto, as applicable and (c) Exhibit D-1 of the Existing Credit Agreement (*Form of Assignment and Assumption*) is hereby amended and restated as set forth on <u>Annex D</u> hereto.

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**ARTICLE III** 

**CONDITIONS PRECEDENT** 

The effectiveness of this Amendment and the commitments and obligations of each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender, each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and each 2026-1 L/C Issuer under this Amendment shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver (by the Administrative Agent) of each of the following conditions (the date of satisfaction or waiver of such condition being referred to herein as the "<u>Sixth Amendment Effective Date</u>"):

Section 3.01 <u>Execution.</u> The Administrative Agent shall have received a counterpart of this Amendment (which may, in the case of a 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender, be provided in the form of an executed 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice) and the other documents related to or contemplated thereby, executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer of the Parent Borrower, each other Loan Party, each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender, each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender, each 2026-1 L/C Issuer, and the Administrative Agent.

Section 3.02 <u>Committed Loan Notice</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received a Committed Loan Notice as required by Section 2.02(a) of the Credit Agreement.

Section 3.03 <u>Corporate Documents</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received: (a) a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower dated the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, certifying (i) that either (A) the Organization Documents for the Parent Borrower have not been amended since the Closing Date or (B) attached thereto is a true and complete copy of each Organization Document of the Parent Borrower certified (to the extent applicable) as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the state of its organization, (ii) that attached thereto is a true and complete copy of resolutions adopted by the applicable governing body of the Parent Borrower authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of the Amendment or any other document delivered in connection herewith to which the Parent Borrower is a party, and that such resolutions have not been modified, rescinded or amended and are in full force and effect and (iii) either (A) as to the incumbency and specimen signature of each officer executing this Amendment or any other document delivered in connection herewith on behalf of the Parent Borrower or (B) that there has been no change to the officers of such Person that previously executed an incumbency specimen on the Closing Date; and (b) a certificate as to the good standing of the Parent Borrower in its jurisdiction of organization as of a recent date (to the extent such concept exists), from such Secretary of State.

Section 3.04 <u>Costs and Expenses</u>. (a) The Parent Borrower shall have paid, or shall cause to have paid substantially concurrently with the effectiveness of this Amendment, in cash to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of the Existing Lenders, all accrued and unpaid interest and fees on the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans and the Existing Revolving Credit Commitments (including any outstanding Revolving Credit Loans thereunder) through the Sixth Amendment Effective Date and (b) all costs, fees and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) and other compensation due and payable to the Administrative Agent, the Engagement Party, the 2026-1 Term B Participating Lenders and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lenders required to be paid pursuant to the Engagement Letter, in each case to the extent invoiced at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, shall have been paid, or shall be paid substantially concurrently with, the Borrowing of 2026-1 Term B Loans (which amounts may be offset against the proceeds of the 2026-1 Term B Loans).

Section 3.05 <u>Sixth Amendment Effective Date Certificate</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate, duly executed by a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower, certifying as to the accuracy of the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Article IV</u> in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on and as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) as of such earlier date.

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Section 3.06 <u>Opinion of Counsel</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received a customary opinion of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, special counsel to the Loan Parties.

Section 3.07 <u>Know-Your-Customer</u>. The Administrative Agent and each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender (to the extent requested at least ten (10) Business Days in advance of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (or such shorter time as agreed to by the Parent Borrower)) shall have received at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Sixth Amendment Effective Date all documentation and other information about the Parent Borrower and the other Loan Parties required under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including a certification regarding beneficial ownership as required by 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230 (the "<u>Beneficial Ownership Regulation</u>") in relation to the Parent Borrower to the extent the Parent Borrower qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

Section 3.08 <u>Existing 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loan Paydown</u>. The Parent Borrower shall have paid, or shall cause to have paid substantially concurrently with the Borrowing of 2026-1 Term B Loans, in cash to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of the applicable Existing Term B Lenders, a principal amount of Existing 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans such that after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Amendment on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Dollar Term B Loans will be $0.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in <u>Article III</u>, each (i) 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender that has signed this Amendment (which may, in the case of a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender, be signed in the form of an executed 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice) and (ii) 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender that has signed this Amendment, shall in each case be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender or 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender, as applicable, unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender or 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender, as applicable, prior to the proposed Sixth Amendment Effective Date, specifying its objection thereto.

**ARTICLE IV** 

**REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES** 

To induce the other parties hereto to enter into this Amendment, and to induce each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender, each 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and each 2026-1 L/C Issuer to make the Loans and provide the Commitments pursuant to the term hereof, each Loan Party hereby represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each Lender (including each 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender and 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender) and L/C Issuer (including each 2026-1 L/C Issuer) that, as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date:

Section 4.01 <u>Existence, Qualification and Power.</u> Each Loan Party (subject, in the case of <u>clause (c)</u>, to the Legal Reservations and <u>Section</u> <u>5.03</u> of the Credit Agreement) (a) is a Person duly organized, formed or incorporated, validly existing and in good standing (to the extent such concept is applicable to such entity in its relevant jurisdiction of formation) under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, (b) has all requisite power and authority to (i) own or lease its assets and carry on its business as currently conducted and (ii) execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Amendment,

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(c) is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and in good standing (to the extent such concept is applicable to such entity in its relevant jurisdiction of formation) under the Laws of each jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of properties or the conduct of its business requires such qualification and (d) has all requisite governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to operate its business as currently conducted; except in each case, referred to in clauses (a) (other than with respect to the Borrowers), (b)(i), (b)(ii) (other than with respect to the Borrowers), (c) and (d), to the extent that any failure to be so or to have such would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.02 <u>Due Authorization; No Conflict.</u> The execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party of this Amendment and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (a) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other organizational action, (b) do not contravene the terms of any of such Person's Organization Documents, (c) do not conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, or the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) under, any Contractual Obligation to which such Person is a party or any order, injunction, writ or decree of any Governmental Authority or any arbitral award to which such Person or its property is subject and (d) do not violate any Law; except, in each case, to the extent that such violation would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.03 <u>Due Execution; Binding Effect.</u> This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of each Loan Party (subject, in each case, to the Legal Reservations and <u>Section</u> <u>5.03</u> of the Credit Agreement). Subject to the Legal Reservations, this Amendment constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its terms.

Section 4.04 <u>Solvency.</u> After giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are Solvent.

Section 4.05 <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. The representations and warranties of each Loan Party set forth in Article V of the Existing Credit Agreement and in each other Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) as of such earlier date and the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.05(a) and (b) of the Existing Credit Agreement are deemed to refer to the most recent financial statements furnished pursuant to Sections 6.01(a) and (b), respectively, of the Existing Credit Agreement, prior to the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.

Section 4.06 <u>No Default or Event of Default</u> No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

**ARTICLE V** 

**MISCELLANEOUS** 

Section 5.01 <u>Execution of this Amendment.</u> This Amendment is executed and shall be construed as an amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement, and, as provided in the Existing Credit Agreement, this Amendment forms a part thereof. The Loan Parties and the other parties hereto acknowledge that this Amendment shall constitute a "Refinancing Amendment" and a "Loan Document" for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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Section 5.02 <u>No Waiver; Effect on Loan Documents.</u> This Amendment is made in modification of, but not extinguishment of, the obligations set forth in the Existing Credit Agreement and, except as specifically modified pursuant to the terms of this Amendment, the terms and conditions of the Existing Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect. Nothing herein shall limit in any way the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent and the Secured Parties under the Existing Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents. Except to the extent permitted or provided for herein, the execution, delivery and performance by the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party hereto of this Amendment shall not constitute a waiver, forbearance or other indulgence with respect to any Default or Event of Default now existing or hereafter arising or in any way limit, impair or otherwise affect the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders under the Loan Documents.

Section 5.03 <u>Counterparts.</u> This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Amendment by facsimile transmission or electronic transmission (including "pdf") shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in this Amendment shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

Section 5.04 <u>Entire Agreement.</u> The Engagement Letter, this Amendment and the other Loan Documents embody the entire agreement of the parties and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof involving any Loan Party and any of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any of their respective Affiliates. Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment as set forth in Article III of this Amendment, this Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and, subject to and in accordance with Section 10.07 of the Existing Credit Agreement, their respective successors and assigns.

Section 5.05 <u>Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial.</u> This Amendment and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York. Sections 10.15(b), 10.15(c) and 10.16 of the Existing Credit Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference herein, *mutatis mutandis.*

Section 5.06 <u>Severability.</u> Any provision of this Amendment being held illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall not affect any part of such provision not held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, any other provision of this Amendment or any part of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 5.07 <u>Headings.</u> Section headings herein are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Amendment.

Section 5.08 <u>Reaffirmation of Obligations.</u> Each Loan Party, subject to the terms and limits contained herein and in the Loan Documents, (a) has incurred or guaranteed the Secured Obligations, including, without limitation, all obligations with respect to the (i) 2026-1 Term B Loans and (ii) 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments and the Revolving Credit Loans thereunder (collectively, the "<u>Obligations</u>") and all of its Obligations shall remain in full force and effect on a continuous basis after giving effect to this Amendment, (b) acknowledges and agrees that nothing in this Amendment shall constitute a novation or termination of such Obligations and (c) has created Liens and security interests in favor of the Administrative Agent and/or the Collateral Agent on certain of its Collateral to secure its

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obligations hereunder. Each Loan Party hereby acknowledges that it has reviewed the terms and provisions of this Amendment and consents to this Amendment. Each Loan Party hereby confirms that each Loan Document to which it is a party or is otherwise bound and all Collateral encumbered thereby will continue to guarantee or secure, as the case may be, to the fullest extent possible in accordance with the Loan Documents, the payment and performance of the Obligations, as the case may be, including without limitation the payment and performance of all such applicable Obligations that are joint and several obligations of each Loan Party now or hereafter existing.

[*Remainder Of Page Intentionally Left Blank*]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first written above.

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| **MKS INC.**, as Parent Borrower | **MKS INC.**, as Parent Borrower |
| By: | /s/ Ramakumar Mayampurath |
| Name: Ramakumar Mayampurath | Name: Ramakumar Mayampurath |
| Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| **NEWPORT CORPORATION**, as a Guarantor | **NEWPORT CORPORATION**, as a Guarantor |
| By: | /s/ Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal | Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Title: Assistant Treasurer | Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| **ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.**, as a Guarantor | **ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.**, as a Guarantor |
| By: | /s/ Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal | Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Title: Assistant Treasurer | Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| **ATOTECH MANUFACTURING, INC.**, as a Guarantor | **ATOTECH MANUFACTURING, INC.**, as a Guarantor |
| By: | /s/ Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal | Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Title: Treasurer | Title: Treasurer |
| **PHOTON CONTROL (USA) INC.,** as a Guarantor | **PHOTON CONTROL (USA) INC.,** as a Guarantor |
| By: | /s/ Michelle M. McCarthy |
| Name: Michelle M. McCarthy | Name: Michelle M. McCarthy |
| Title: President and Treasurer | Title: President and Treasurer |
| **ATOTECH USA, LLC**, as a Guarantor | **ATOTECH USA, LLC**, as a Guarantor |
| By: | /s/ Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal | Name: Mandeep (Manu) Sabharwal |
| Title: Assistant Treasurer | Title: Assistant Treasurer |

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| **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A**.,<br>as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent | **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A**.,<br>as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent |
| By: | /s/ Timothy Lee |
| Name: Timothy Lee | Name: Timothy Lee |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |
| **J.P. MORGAN SE**, as Administrative Agent | **J.P. MORGAN SE**, as Administrative Agent |
| By: | /s/ Karolina Glinka |
| Name: Karolina Glinka | Name: Karolina Glinka |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |
| **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A**.,<br>as a 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender,<br>2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A**.,<br>as a 2026-1 Term B Participating Lender,<br>2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Timothy Lee |
| Name: Timothy Lee | Name: Timothy Lee |
| Title: Executive Director | Title: Executive Director |

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| **BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C<br>Issuer | **BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C<br>Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Kurt Fuess |
| Name: Kurt Fuess | Name: Kurt Fuess |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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| **HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Jillian Clemons |
| Name: Jillian Clemons | Name: Jillian Clemons |
| Title: Senior Vice President | Title: Senior Vice President |

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| **MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Tracy Rahn |
| Name: Tracy Rahn | Name: Tracy Rahn |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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| **MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Michael King |
| Name: Michael King | Name: Michael King |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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| **PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Joseph Guilmartin |
| Name: Joseph Guilmartin | Name: Joseph Guilmartin |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Managing Director |

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| **UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH,**<br> as a RCF Lender and L/C Issuer | **UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH,**<br> as a RCF Lender and L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Muhammad Afzal |
| Name: Muhammad Afzal | Name: Muhammad Afzal |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |
| By: | /s/ Danielle Calo |
| Name: Danielle Calo | Name: Danielle Calo |
| Title: Director | Title: Director |

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| **BARCLAYS BANK PLC,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **BARCLAYS BANK PLC,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Adam E. Schroeder |
| Name: Adam E. Schroeder | Name: Adam E. Schroeder |
| Title: Vice President | Title: Vice President |

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| **CITIBANK, N.A.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **CITIBANK, N.A.,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Javier Escobar |
| Name: Javier Escobar | Name: Javier Escobar |
| Title: Vice President & Managing Director | Title: Vice President & Managing Director |

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| **CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,**<br>as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Paul Feloney |
| Name: Paul Feloney | Name: Paul Feloney |
| Title: Senior Vice President | Title: Senior Vice President |

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| **THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer | **THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH,**<br> as a 2026-1 Revolving Credit Lender and 2026-1 L/C Issuer |
| By: | /s/ Timothy Brogan |
| Name: Timothy Brogan | Name: Timothy Brogan |
| Title: Authorized Signatory | Title: Authorized Signatory |

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**SIGNATURE PAGES OF 2026-1 TERM B** 

**PARTICIPATING LENDERS** 

(*to be kept on file with the Administrative Agent*)

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<u>Annex D</u> 

**<u>Exhibit D-1</u>**

**[FORM OF] ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION** 

This Assignment and Assumption (this "<u>Assignment and Assumption</u>") is dated as of the Effective Date set forth below and is entered into by and between [*Insert name of Assignor*] (the "<u>Assignor</u>") and [*Insert name of Assignee*] (the "<u>Assignee</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Assignee. The Standard Terms and Conditions for Assignment and Assumption set forth in Annex 1 attached hereto are hereby agreed to and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Assignment and Assumption as if set forth herein in full. The applicable Acknowledgement and Confirmations attached hereto have been duly executed by parties thereto and delivered to the Administrative Agent.

For an agreed consideration, the Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from the Assignor, subject to and in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions for Assignment and Assumption and the Credit Agreement, as of the Effective Date inserted by the Administrative Agent as contemplated below (the "<u>Effective Date</u>") (i) all of the Assignor's rights and obligations as a Lender under the Credit Agreement and any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto to the extent related to the amount and percentage interest identified below of all of such outstanding rights and obligations of the Assignor under the respective facilities identified below (including, without limitation, Letters of Credit and Guaranties included in such facilities) and (ii) to the extent permitted to be assigned under applicable law, all claims, suits, causes of action and any other right of the Assignor (in its capacity as a Lender) against any Person, whether known or unknown, arising under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto or the loan transactions governed thereby or in any way based on or related to any of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, contract claims, tort claims, malpractice claims, statutory claims and all other claims at law or in equity related to the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clause (i) above (the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as, the "<u>Assigned Interest</u>"). Such sale and assignment is without recourse to the Assignor and, except as expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by the Assignor.

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| 1. Assignor: | _____________________________ |
| 2. Assignee: | _____________________________ [and is an <br>Affiliate/Approved Fund of [*identify Lender*]] |
| 3. Borrowers: | MKS, INC., a Massachusetts corporation (the "<u>Parent Borrower</u>"), each other Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that becomes a party to the Credit Agreement as a borrower pursuant to <u>Section 1.15</u> of the Credit Agreement (each, a "<u>Subsidiary Borrower</u>" and together with the Parent Borrower, the "<u>Borrowers</u>") |
| 4. Administrative Agent: | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and J.P. MORGAN SE (the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>") |

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| 5. Credit Agreement: | Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"), among the Borrowers, each lender from time to time party thereto (collectively, the "<u>Lenders</u>" and individually, a "<u>Lender</u>"), each L/C Issuer party thereto and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and J.P. MORGAN SE, as Administrative Agent and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Collateral Agent. |
| 6. Assigned Interest: |  |

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| Facility Assigned | Aggregate Amount of<br>Commitment/Loans<br>for all Lenders | Amount of<br>Commitment/Loans<br>Assigned |
|  Revolving Credit Facility | [$]<sup>1</sup> | [$]% |
|  Term B Loan Facility ([2026-1]<sup>2</sup> Dollar Term B Commitment or [2026-1]<sup>3</sup> Dollar Term B Loans) | [$] | [$]% |
|  Term B Loan Facility ([2026-1]<sup>4</sup> Euro Term B Commitment or [2026-1]<sup>5</sup> Euro Term B Loans) | [€] | [€]% |

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 <br> 7. Trade Date: _____________________________

Effective Date: _______________________, 20__ [TO BE INSERTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND WHICH SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDATION OF TRANSFER IN THE REGISTER THEREFOR.]

<sup>1</sup> Applicable currency to be selected.

<sup>2</sup> Applicable Tranche to be confirmed

<sup>3</sup> Applicable Tranche to be confirmed

<sup>4</sup> Applicable Tranche to be confirmed

<sup>5</sup> Applicable Tranche to be confirmed

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The terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:

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| <u>ASSIGNOR</u> |
| [NAME OF ASSIGNOR] |
| By: |
| Title: |
| <u>ASSIGNEE</u> |
| [NAME OF ASSIGNEE] |
| By: |
| Title: |

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[Consented to and Accepted:

 **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.**, or a designated Affiliate<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;as Administrative Agent<br>

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| By: |
| Name: |
| Title: |
| **J.P. MORGAN SE,**<br> as Administrative Agent |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title:]<sup>6</sup> <sup>7</sup> |
| [Consented to and Accepted: |
|  **[JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.],**<br>as L/C Issuer |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title: |

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<sup>6</sup> To be added unless the assignment is in respect of a Term Facility and to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, or such assignment is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and is to a Revolving Credit Lender, an Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender or an Approved Fund related thereto. 

<sup>7</sup> JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has the right to appoint a designated Affiliate.

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| Consented to and Accepted: |
| [ • ],<br> as L/C Issuer |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title:]<sup>8</sup> |

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| [Consented to and Accepted: |
| **MKS, INC.**, as Parent Borrower |
| By: |
| Name: _____________________________________ |
| Title: ______________________________________]<sup>9</sup> |

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| [Acknowledged: |
| **JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.**, or a designated Affiliate as Administrative Agent |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title: |
| **J.P. MORGAN SE,**<br> as Administrative Agent |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title:]<sup>10</sup> |

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<sup>8</sup> To be added only if the Assignment is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility.

<sup>9</sup> To be added unless (1) an Event of Default under Section 8.01(a), (f) or (g) of the Credit Agreement has occurred and is continuing at the time of assignment, (2) such assignment is in respect of a Term Facility and is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund (other than any Blocked Person) or (3) such assignment is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and made from a Revolving Credit Lender to a Revolving Credit Lender or an Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender (other than any Blocked Person); provided that, the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to have consented unless the Parent Borrower objects by written notice to the Administrative Agent within 10 Business Days. 

<sup>10</sup> To be added if consent from the Administrative Agent is not required. No consent required if assignment is (1) in respect of a Term Facility and is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund or (2) is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and is to a Revolving Credit Lender, an Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender or an Approved Fund. 

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| [[ • ],<br> as L/C Issuer |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title:]<sup>11</sup> |

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<sup>11</sup> L/C Issuer consent required for an assignment of Revolving Credit Loans.

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*ANNEX 1 TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION* 

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Representations and Warranties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1. Assignor. The Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned Interest, (ii) the Assigned Interest is free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim, (iii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (iv) it is not a "Defaulting Lender", as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement; and (b) assumes no responsibility with respect to (i) any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any collateral thereunder, (iii) the financial condition of the Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan Document or (iv) the performance or observance by the Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2. Assignee. The Assignee (a) represents and warrants that (i) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the Credit Agreement, (ii) it is not a Disqualified Institution, (iii) it meets all requirements of an Eligible Assignee under the Credit Agreement (subject to receipt of such consents as may be required under the Credit Agreement), (iv) from and after the Effective Date, it shall be bound by the provisions of the Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of the Assigned Interest, shall have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (v) it has received or has been accorded the opportunity to receive a copy of the Credit Agreement, together with copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 6.01 thereof, as applicable, and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase the Assigned Interest on the basis of which it has made such analysis and decision independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent or any other Lender, (vi) it has delivered a true and complete Administrative Questionnaire substantially in the form of Exhibit D-2 to the Credit Agreement, (vii) attached hereto is any documentation required to be delivered by it pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, duly completed and executed by the Assignee, (viii) it is not a "Defaulting Lender", as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement, (ix) it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to acquire assets of the type represented by the Assigned Interest and either it, or the Person exercising discretion in making its decision to acquire such Assigned Interest, is experienced in acquiring assets of such type and (x) appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents as are delegated to or otherwise conferred upon the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents, and (ii) it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender. [The Assignee expressly confirms that it [can/cannot] exempt the Administrative Agent from the restrictions pursuant to Section 181 of the German Civil Code (*Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch*) and similar restrictions applicable to it pursuant to any other applicable law as provided for in Section 9.01(a) of the Credit Agreement.]<sup>12</sup>

<sup>12</sup> To be included if such Assignment of Loans and/or Commitments is denominated in Euros.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Payments. From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of the Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to the Assignor for amounts which have accrued to but excluding the Effective Date and to the Assignee for amounts which have accrued from and after the Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. General Provisions. This Assignment and Assumption shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Assignment and Assumption may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Assignment and Assumption by telecopy or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Assumption. THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

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<u>Annex E</u> 

**<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice</u>**

This 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice (this "<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice</u>") is referred to in, and is deemed to be a signature page to, the Sixth Amendment (the "<u>Amendment</u>") to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2022 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and otherwise modified from time to time immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Amendment, the "<u>Existing Credit Agreement</u>" and the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended by the Amendment and as otherwise amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and otherwise modified from time to time, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"), by and among MKS INC., a Massachusetts corporation, as Parent Borrower (the "<u>Parent Borrower</u>"), JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. ("<u>JPM</u>") and J.P. MORGAN SE, each in its capacity as Administrative Agent and JPM as Collateral Agent, and L/C Issuer, and each Lender from time to time party thereto. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Amendment or the Credit Agreement, as applicable.

By executing this 2026-1 Euro Term B Participation Notice, the undersigned institution agrees to the terms of the Amendment and the Existing Credit Agreement as amended thereby and agrees to be a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender. In addition, please inform your JPM salesperson of your election. Lenders that do not inform their salesperson may have their election nullified at JPM's discretion.

**Name of**<br> **Institution:**<br>

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| Executing as a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender: | Executing as a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |
| For any institution requiring a second signature line: | For any institution requiring a second signature line: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: |  |
|  | Name: |
|  | Title: |

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OPTION A ☐ – CONSENT TO AMENDMENT AND CONTINUATION OF EURO TERM LOANS (CASHLESS ROLL): The above-named Lender consents and agrees to the Amendment and elects to continue as a 2026-1 Euro Term B Participating Lender under the Credit Agreement after giving effect to the Amendment. By choosing this option, the above-named Lender hereby (i) elects to exchange (on a cashless basis) 100% of the outstanding principal amount of Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans of such Lender for an equal principal amount of 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement and (ii) acknowledges and agrees that the Engagement Party may, in its sole discretion, elect to exchange (on a cashless basis) less than 100% of the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, in which case the difference between such outstanding principal amount of such Lender's Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans and such Lender's allocated amount shall be prepaid on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.

OPTION B ☐ – CONSENT TO AMENDMENT VIA CASH SETTLEMENT (CASH ROLL): The above-named Lender consents and agrees to the Amendment and elects to have 100% of the outstanding principal amount of Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans of such Lender repaid or purchased on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date and agrees to promptly (but in any event, on or prior to the date that is 45 days following the Sixth Amendment Effective Date) purchase (via assignment and assumption), or cause one or more of its Affiliates and/or Approved Funds to purchase (via assignment and assumption), an equal principal amount of 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans. By choosing this option, the above-named Lender hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Engagement Party may, in their sole discretion, elect to allocate to such Lender a principal amount of 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans that is less than 100% of the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's Existing 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans.

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***Exhibit A*** 

Conformed through Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated February 4, 2026

CREDIT AGREEMENT

DATED AS OF AUGUST 17, 2022

AMONG

MKS INC.,

AS PARENT BORROWER,

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AND J.P. MORGAN SE,

AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND A L/C ISSUER,

THE OTHER LENDERS AND L/C ISSUERS PARTY HERETO,

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.,

CITIBANK, N.A.,

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

AND

MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,

AS JOINT LEAD ARRANGERS AND AS JOINT BOOKRUNNERS,

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**<u>**TABLE OF CONTENTS**</u>**

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| ARTICLE I. | ARTICLE I. |  |
|  | DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS | 1 |
| Section 1.01 | Defined Terms | 1 |
| Section 1.02 | Other Interpretive Provisions | 104 |
| Section 1.03 | Accounting Terms | 107 |
| Section 1.04 | Rounding | 108 |
| Section 1.05 | References to Agreements and Laws | 108 |
| Section 1.06 | Times of Day | 108 |
| Section 1.07 | Timing of Payment or Performance | 108 |
| Section 1.08 | Currency Equivalents Generally | 108 |
| Section 1.09 | Letter of Credit Amounts | 108 |
| Section 1.10 | Pro Forma Calculations | 109 |
| Section 1.11 | Calculation of Baskets | 109 |
| Section 1.12 | Guaranty and Security Principles | 109 |
| Section 1.13 | Foreign Loan Party Provisions | 109 |
| Section 1.14 | Borrower Representative | 109 |
| Section 1.15 | Additional Borrowers | 110 |
| Section 1.16 | Interest Rates; Benchmark Notification | 111 |
| ARTICLE II. | ARTICLE II. |  |
|  | THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS | 111 |
| Section 2.01 | The Loans | 111 |
| Section 2.02 | Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans | 112 |
| Section 2.03 | Letters of Credit | 114 |
| Section 2.04 | [Reserved] | 123 |
| Section 2.05 | Prepayments | 123 |
| Section 2.06 | Termination or Reduction of Commitments | 129 |
| Section 2.07 | Repayment of Loans | 130 |
| Section 2.08 | Interest | 132 |
| Section 2.09 | Fees | 133 |
| Section 2.10 | Computation of Interest and Fees | 133 |
| Section 2.11 | Evidence of Indebtedness | 133 |
| Section 2.12 | Payments Generally; Administrative Agent's Clawback | 134 |
| Section 2.13 | Sharing of Payments | 136 |
| Section 2.14 | Incremental Facilities | 137 |
| Section 2.15 | Incremental Equivalent Debt | 141 |
| Section 2.16 | Cash Collateral | 143 |
| Section 2.17 | Defaulting Lenders | 144 |
| Section 2.18 | Specified Refinancing Debt | 146 |
| Section 2.19 | Permitted Debt Exchanges | 149 |
| Section 2.20 | Additional Alternative Currencies | 150 |
| Section 2.21 | [Reserved] | 151 |
| Section 2.22 | Extension of Term Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments | 151 |

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| ARTICLE III. | ARTICLE III. |  |
|  | TAXES, INABILITY TO DETERMINE RATES, INCREASED COSTS PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY | 154 |
| Section 3.01 | Taxes | 154 |
| Section 3.02 | [Reserved] | 158 |
| Section 3.03 | Illegality | 158 |
| Section 3.04 | Inability to Determine Rates | 159 |
| Section 3.05 | Increased Cost and Reduced Return; Capital Adequacy and Liquidity Requirements | 162 |
| Section 3.06 | Funding Losses | 163 |
| Section 3.07 | Matters Applicable to All Requests for Compensation | 164 |
| Section 3.08 | Replacement of Lenders under Certain Circumstances | 166 |
| ARTICLE IV. | ARTICLE IV. |  |
|  | CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS | 167 |
| Section 4.01 | Conditions to the Initial Credit Extension on the Closing Date | 167 |
| Section 4.02 | Conditions to Credit Extensions After the Closing Date | 170 |
| ARTICLE V. | ARTICLE V. |  |
|  | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | 171 |
| Section 5.01 | Existence, Qualification and Power | 171 |
| Section 5.02 | Authorization; No Contravention | 171 |
| Section 5.03 | Governmental Authorization; Other Consents | 171 |
| Section 5.04 | Binding Effect | 172 |
| Section 5.05 | Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect | 172 |
| Section 5.06 | Litigation | 172 |
| Section 5.07 | Use of Proceeds | 172 |
| Section 5.08 | Ownership of Property; Liens | 173 |
| Section 5.09 | Environmental Compliance | 173 |
| Section 5.10 | Taxes | 174 |
| Section 5.11 | Employee Benefits Plans | 174 |
| Section 5.12 | Subsidiaries; Capital Stock | 175 |
| Section 5.13 | Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act | 175 |
| Section 5.14 | Disclosure | 175 |
| Section 5.15 | Compliance with Laws | 175 |
| Section 5.16 | Intellectual Property; Licenses, Etc. | 176 |
| Section 5.17 | Solvency | 176 |
| Section 5.18 | Perfection, Etc. | 176 |
| Section 5.19 | Anti-Terrorism Laws; OFAC | 176 |
| Section 5.20 | Anti-Corruption Laws | 177 |
| Section 5.21 | [Reserved]. | 177 |
| Section 5.22 | Insurance | 177 |
| Section 5.23 | Senior Indebtedness | 177 |
| ARTICLE VI. | ARTICLE VI. |  |
|  | AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS | 177 |
| Section 6.01 | Financial Statements | 177 |
| Section 6.02 | Certificates; Other Information | 179 |
| Section 6.03 | Notices | 180 |
| Section 6.04 | Payment of Taxes | 180 |

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| Section 6.05 | Preservation of Existence, Etc. | 180 |
| Section 6.06 | Maintenance of Properties | 181 |
| Section 6.07 | Maintenance of Insurance | 181 |
| Section 6.08 | Compliance with Laws | 181 |
| Section 6.09 | Books and Records | 182 |
| Section 6.10 | Inspection Rights | 182 |
| Section 6.11 | Use of Proceeds | 182 |
| Section 6.12 | Covenant to Guarantee Obligations and Give Security | 182 |
| Section 6.13 | Compliance with Environmental Laws | 184 |
| Section 6.14 | Further Assurances | 184 |
| Section 6.15 | Maintenance of Ratings | 184 |
| Section 6.16 | Post-Closing Undertakings | 185 |
| Section 6.17 | No Change in Line of Business | 185 |
| Section 6.18 | Transactions with Affiliates | 185 |
| ARTICLE VII. | ARTICLE VII. |  |
|  | NEGATIVE COVENANTS | 188 |
| Section 7.01 | Indebtedness | 188 |
| Section 7.02 | Limitations on Liens | 197 |
| Section 7.03 | Fundamental Changes | 197 |
| Section 7.04 | Asset Sales | 199 |
| Section 7.05 | Restricted Payments | 200 |
| Section 7.06 | Burdensome Agreements | 207 |
| Section 7.07 | Accounting Changes | 209 |
| Section 7.08 | Financial Covenant | 209 |
| Section 7.09 | Amendments to Subordinated Indebtedness Documents or Organization Documents | 209 |
| Section 7.10 | Anti-Corruption Laws; Sanctions Laws and Regulations | 210 |
| ARTICLE VIII. | ARTICLE VIII. |  |
|  | EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES | 210 |
| Section 8.01 | Events of Default | 210 |
| Section 8.02 | Remedies Upon Event of Default | 213 |
| Section 8.03 | Clean-Up Period | 214 |
| Section 8.04 | Application of Funds | 214 |
| ARTICLE IX. | ARTICLE IX. |  |
|  | ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND OTHER AGENTS | 216 |
| Section 9.01 | Appointment and Authorization of Agents | 216 |
| Section 9.02 | Delegation of Duties | 217 |
| Section 9.03 | Liability of Agents | 218 |
| Section 9.04 | Reliance by Agents | 220 |
| Section 9.05 | Notice of Default | 220 |
| Section 9.06 | Credit Decision; Disclosure of Information by Agents | 221 |
| Section 9.07 | Indemnification of Agents | 221 |
| Section 9.08 | Agents in their Individual Capacities | 222 |
| Section 9.09 | Successor Agents | 222 |
| Section 9.10 | Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim | 224 |
| Section 9.11 | Collateral and Guaranty Matters | 224 |
| Section 9.12 | Other Agents; Arranger and Managers | 226 |
| Section 9.13 | Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements | 226 |

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| Section 9.14 | Appointment of Supplemental Agents, Incremental Arrangers, Incremental Equivalent Debt Arrangers and Specified Refinancing Agents | 227 |
| Section 9.15 | Intercreditor Agreement | 227 |
| Section 9.16 | Acknowledgment Regarding any Supported QFCs | 228 |
| Section 9.17 | Credit Bidding | 229 |
| Section 9.18 | Certain ERISA Matters | 229 |
| Section 9.19 | Know Your Customer Information | 231 |
| Section 9.20 | Borrower Communications | 231 |
| ARTICLE X. | ARTICLE X. |  |
|  | MISCELLANEOUS | 232 |
| Section 10.01 | Amendments, Etc. | 232 |
| Section 10.02 | Notices; Electronic Communications | 236 |
| Section 10.03 | No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement | 238 |
| Section 10.04 | Costs and Expenses | 238 |
| Section 10.05 | Indemnification by the Borrowers; Limitation of Liability; Etc. | 239 |
| Section 10.06 | Payments Set Aside | 240 |
| Section 10.07 | Successors and Assigns | 241 |
| Section 10.08 | Confidentiality | 247 |
| Section 10.09 | Setoff | 249 |
| Section 10.10 | Interest Rate Limitation | 249 |
| Section 10.11 | Counterparts | 249 |
| Section 10.12 | Integration; Effectiveness | 250 |
| Section 10.13 | Survival of Representations and Warranties | 250 |
| Section 10.14 | Severability | 251 |
| Section 10.15 | Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc. | 251 |
| Section 10.16 | Service of Process | 252 |
| Section 10.17 | Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury | 252 |
| Section 10.18 | [Reserved] | 252 |
| Section 10.19 | No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility | 252 |
| Section 10.20 | Affiliate Activities | 253 |
| Section 10.21 | [Reserved] | 253 |
| Section 10.22 | USA PATRIOT Act | 253 |
| Section 10.23 | Judgment Currency | 253 |
| Section 10.24 | Joint and Several Liability | 254 |
| Section 10.25 | Acknowledgment and Consent to Bail-In Action | 256 |
| Section 10.26 | Parallel Liability | 256 |
| Section 10.27 | Waiver of Sovereign Immunity | 256 |
| Section 10.28 | Lender Affiliates and Facility Office | 257 |
| Section 10.29 | Acknowledgement of the Lenders and L/C Issuers | 258 |

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| SCHEDULES | SCHEDULES |
| 1 | Guarantors |
| 1.01(a) | Closing Date L/C Issuers and Letter of Credit Sublimits |
| 1.01(b) | Permitted Restructuring Transactions |
| 1.12 | Guaranty and Security Principles |
| 1.13 | Foreign Loan Party Provisions |
| 2.01 | Commitments and Pro Rata Shares |
| 5.12 | Subsidiaries and Other Equity Investments |
| 6.16 | Post-Closing Undertakings |
| 6.18 | Closing Date Affiliate Transactions |
| 7.01 | Closing Date Indebtedness |
| 7.02 | Closing Date Liens |
| 7.05 | Closing Date Investments |
| 10.02 | Administrative Agent's Office and Certain Addresses for Notices |
| EXHIBITS | EXHIBITS |
| Form of | Form of |
| A-1 | Committed Loan Notice |
| A-2 | Request for L/C Credit Extension |
| B-1 | Term Note |
| B-2 | Revolving Credit Note |
| C | Compliance Certificate |
| D-1 | Assignment and Assumption |
| D-2 | Administrative Questionnaire |
| E | Guaranty |
| F | U.S. Security Agreement |
| G-1 | First Lien/Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement |
| G-2 | Pari First Lien Intercreditor Agreement |
| H | Intercompany Subordination Agreement |
| I-1 | U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate |
| I-2 | U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate |
| I-3 | U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate |
| I-4 | U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate |
| J | Optional Prepayment of Loans |
| K | Solvency Certificate |
| L | Borrower Designation Agreement |
| M | Borrower Termination Agreement |

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This CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of August 17, 2022, among MKS INC., a Massachusetts corporation (the "<u>Parent Borrower</u>"), each other Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that becomes a party hereto as a borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>1.15</u> (each, a "<u>Subsidiary Borrower</u>" and together with the Parent Borrower, the "<u>Borrowers</u>"), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the "<u>Lenders</u>" and individually, a "<u>Lender</u>"), each L/C Issuer party hereto, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and J.P. MORGAN SE, as Administrative Agent, and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Collateral Agent and an L/C Issuer.

**PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS** 

WHEREAS, the Parent Borrower intends to acquire (the "<u>Acquisition</u>") 100% of the Equity Interests of Atotech Limited, a registered public company incorporated and existing under the laws of Jersey with registered number 127906 and whose registered office is at 3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade St, Helier Jersey JE4 9WG ("<u>Atotech</u>"), and its Subsidiaries (collectively, the "<u>Acquired Business</u>"), pursuant to an Implementation Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021 (including the exhibits and schedules thereto and as amended by the Letter Agreement, dated as of October 29, 2021, by the Amendment to Implementation Agreement dated as of April 1, 2022, and as further amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms set forth herein, the "<u>Implementation Agreement</u>"), among the Parent Borrower and the various parties thereto;

WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested that, upon the satisfaction (or waiver) in full of the conditions precedent set forth in the applicable provisions of <u>Article IV</u> below, the applicable Lenders (a) make term loans to the Parent Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of $3,600,000,000.00 under the Initial Dollar Term B Commitment, (b) make term loans to the Parent Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of €600,000,000.00 under the Initial Euro Term B Commitment, (c) make term loans to the Parent Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000,000.00 under the Initial Term A Commitment, and (d) make available to the Borrowers a multicurrency revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal Dollar Amount of $500,000,000, in each case, for the making, from time to time, of revolving loans and the issuance, from time to time, of letters of credit, in each case on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the proceeds of the initial borrowings hereunder will be used to pay in part the consideration for the Acquisition, for the repayment of certain existing material third party Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower, its Subsidiaries and the Acquired Business, to pay transaction costs associated with each of the foregoing, and for other general corporate purposes of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries, in each case, as further described herein.

In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS

Section 1.01 <u>Defined Terms</u>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

"<u>2023-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the First Amendment, in each case, on the First Amendment Effective Date.

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"<u>2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the First Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitments is $3,564,000,000.00.

"<u>2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the First Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fourth Amendment, in each case, on the Fourth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fourth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitments is $2,649,518,987.34.

"<u>2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the Fourth Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Euro Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fourth Amendment, in each case, on the Fourth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2024-1 Euro Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fourth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2024-1 Euro Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2024-1 Euro Term B Commitments is €800,000,000.00.

"<u>2024-1 Euro Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the Fourth Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Second Amendment, in each case, on the Second Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Second Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitments is $490,000,000.

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"<u>2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B</u> <u>Loans</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the Second Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Lead Arranger</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Fourth Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Repriced Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Fourth Amendment.

"<u>2024-1 Term B Loans</u>" means 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans.

"<u>2025-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2025-1 Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fifth Amendment, in each case, on the Fifth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fifth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitments is $2,529,037,974.68.

"<u>2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Fifth Amendment.

"<u>2025-1 Euro Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fifth Amendment, in each case, on the Fifth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2025-1 Euro Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fifth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2025-1 Euro Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments is €595,734,177.22.

"<u>2025-1 Euro Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Fifth Amendment.

"<u>2025-1 Lead Arranger</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Fifth Amendment.

"<u>2025-1 Term B Loans</u>" means 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans.

"<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2026-1 Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Sixth Amendment, in each case, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Fifth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments is $914,335,443.03.

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"<u>2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Sixth Amendment, in each case, on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.

"<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(c)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Sixth Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "2026-1 Euro Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments is €587,202,531.66.

"<u>2026-1 Euro Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>2026-1 Lead Arranger</u>" has the meaning set forth in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility</u>" means the Revolving Tranche established pursuant to the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>2026-1 Term B Loans</u>" means 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans.

"<u>Acquired Business</u>" has the meaning specified in the recitals to this Agreement.

"<u>Acquired Indebtedness</u>" means, with respect to any specified Person, (a) Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into or becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging, amalgamating or consolidating with or into, or becoming a Restricted Subsidiary of, such specified Person and (b) Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person.

"<u>Acquisition</u>" has the meaning specified in the recitals to this Agreement.

"<u>Acquisition Ratio Debt</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>clause (o)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt".

"<u>Additional Escrow Amount</u>" means an amount equal to (a) all interest that could accrue on any Escrow Debt from and including the date of issuance thereof to and including the date of any potential mandatory redemption to occur if the proceeds of such Escrow Debt are not released from the applicable Escrow Account, plus (b) the amount of any original issue discount on such Escrow Debt, plus (c) all fees and expenses that are incurred in connection with the issuance of such Escrow Debt and all fees, expenses or other amounts payable in connection with any redemption of such Escrow Debt.

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"<u>Adjusted Daily Simple RFR</u>" means, (a) with respect to any RFR Borrowing denominated in Sterling, an interest rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple RFR for Sterling and (b) with respect to any RFR Borrowing denominated in Dollars, an interest rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple RFR for Dollars; <u>provided</u> that if the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR as so determined would be less than the Floor, such rate shall be deemed to be equal to the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Adjusted EURIBOR Rate</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Euros for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum equal to (a) the EURIBOR Rate for such Interest Period multiplied by (b) the Statutory Reserve Rate; <u>provided</u> that if the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate as so determined would be less than the Floor, such rate shall be deemed to be equal to the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Adjusted Term SOFR Rate</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum equal to the Term SOFR Rate for such Interest Period; <u>provided</u> that if the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate as so determined would be less than the Floor, such rate shall be deemed to be equal to the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Administrative Agent</u>" means the U.S. Administrative Agent and/or the Non-U.S. Administrative Agent as the context requires or as the U.S. Administrative Agent and/or Non-U.S. Administrative Agent deems appropriate in its or their sole discretion.

"<u>Administrative Agent</u><u>'</u><u>s Office</u>" means the Administrative Agent's address and, as appropriate, account as set forth on <u>Schedule 10.02</u> or such other address or account as the Administrative Agent may from time to time notify the Borrowers and the Lenders.

"<u>Administrative Questionnaire</u>" means an Administrative Questionnaire in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit D</u><u>-2</u> or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, "control" (including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlling," "controlled by" and "under common control with"), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, following the consummation of the Acquisition, no owner of Equity Interests of Atotech, or any direct or indirect parent of Atotech, shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by virtue only of receiving Equity Interests in the Parent Borrower in connection with the Acquisition.

"<u>Affiliate Transaction</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Sec</u><u>t</u><u>ion</u> <u>6.18(a)</u>.

"<u>Agent</u><u>-Related Distress Event</u>" means, with respect to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Person that directly or indirectly controls the applicable Agent (each, a "<u>Distressed Agent</u><u>-Related Person</u>"), a voluntary or involuntary case with respect to such Distressed Agent-Related Person under any Debtor Relief Law is commenced, or a custodian, conservator, receiver or similar official is appointed for such Distressed Agent-Related Person or any substantial part of such Distressed Agent-Related Person's assets, or such Distressed Agent-Related Person makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or is otherwise adjudicated as, or determined by any Governmental Authority having regulatory authority over such Distressed Agent-Related Person to be, insolvent or bankrupt; <u>provided</u> that an Agent-Related Distress Event shall not be deemed to have occurred solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any Equity Interests in the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Person that directly or indirectly controls the applicable Agent by a Governmental Authority or an instrumentality thereof, so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (or such Governmental Authority or instrumentality) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent.

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"<u>Agent</u><u>-Related Persons</u>" means, with respect to any Agent, that Agent, together with its Related Parties.

"<u>Agents</u>" means, collectively, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Arrangers, the Incremental Arrangers and the Supplemental Agents (if any).

"<u>Aggregate Commitments</u>" means the Commitments of all the Lenders.

"<u>Agreement</u>" means this credit agreement.

"<u>Agreement Currency</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.23</u>.

"<u>All</u><u>-in Yield</u>" means, with respect to any Indebtedness, the yield of such Indebtedness, whether in the form of interest rate, margin, OID, upfront fees, index floors or otherwise, in each case payable by the Borrowers generally to lenders, <u>provided</u> that OID and upfront fees shall be equated to interest rate assuming a four-year life to maturity, or, if shorter, the actual weighted average life to maturity, as the context requires, and shall not include (i) arrangement fees, structuring fees, ticking fees, commitment fees, unused line fees, underwriting fees and any amendment and similar fees (not paid or payable generally to the relevant lenders but payable to the relevant arrangers (or their Affiliates)) and (ii) any other fee that is not paid generally to all relevant lenders ratably; <u>provided</u> that if the applicable interest rate in respect of any Indebtedness of a like currency includes an index floor greater than the index floor applicable to the Initial Term Loans, such differential between interest rate floors shall be equated to All-in Yield for purposes of determining the All-in Yield of such Indebtedness, but only to the extent an increase in the interest rate floor applicable to the Initial Term Loans would cause an increase in the All-in Yield then applicable to the Initial Term Loans, and in such case the interest rate floor (but not the interest rate margin) applicable to the Initial Term Loans shall be increased to the extent of such differential between interest rate floors.

"<u>Alternative Currency</u>" means (i) Dollars, Euros and Sterling and (ii) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.20</u>, any other currency.

"<u>Anti</u><u>-Corruption Laws</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>5.20</u>.

"<u>Applicable Commitment Fee</u>" means a percentage per annum equal to (a) from the Closing Date until the first Business Day that immediately follows the date on which a Compliance Certificate is delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u> after the Closing Date, 0.375% per annum, and (b) thereafter, the applicable percentage per annum set forth below, as determined by reference to Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, as set forth in the most recent Compliance Certificate received by the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u>:

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| **Applicable Commitment Fee** | **Applicable Commitment Fee** | **Applicable Commitment Fee** | **Applicable Commitment Fee** |
| Pricing Level | Consolidated First Lien<br>Net Leverage Ratio | Consolidated First Lien<br>Net Leverage Ratio | Applicable<br>Commitment Fee |
| 1 | ≥ | 3.25:1.00 | 0.375% |

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| **Applicable Commitment Fee** | **Applicable Commitment Fee** | **Applicable Commitment Fee** |
| Pricing Level | Consolidated First Lien<br>Net Leverage Ratio | Applicable<br>Commitment Fee |
| 2 | <3.25:1.00 | 0.25% |

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Any increase or decrease in the Applicable Commitment Fee resulting from a change in the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio shall become effective as of the first Business Day immediately following the date the applicable Compliance Certificate is delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that "Pricing Level 1" shall apply without regard to the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (x) at any time after the date on which any annual or quarterly financial statement was required to have been delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(b)</u> but was not delivered (or the Compliance Certificate related to such financial statements was required to have been delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u> but was not delivered), commencing with the first Business Day immediately following such date and continuing until the first Business Day immediately following the date on which such financial statements (or, if later, the Compliance Certificate related to such financial statements) are delivered or (y) at the election of the Majority Lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility under the applicable Revolving Tranche, at all times if an Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u>, or <u>(g)</u> shall have occurred and be continuing.

"<u>Applicable Discount</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Dutch Auction."

"<u>Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements</u>" means customary intercreditor arrangements that are reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative, it being understood that the form first lien/second lien intercreditor agreement attached as <u>Exhibit G-1</u> hereto and the form pari passu intercreditor agreement attached as <u>Exhibit G-2</u> hereto are satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Applicable Rate</u>" means a percentage per annum equal to (i) with respect to Initial Term A Loans, 2.50% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 2.50% per annum for RFR Loans and 1.50% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (ii) with respect to Initial Dollar Term B Loans, 2.75% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 2.75% per annum for RFR Loans and 1.75% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (iii) with respect to Initial Euro Term B Loans and the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, 3.00% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, (iv) with respect to Revolving Credit Loans, 1.75% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 1.75% per annum for RFR Loans and 0.75% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (v) with respect to 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans and the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, 2.50% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 2.50% per annum for RFR Loans and 1.50% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (vi) with respect to 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2.25% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 2.25% per annum for RFR Loans and 1.25% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (vii) with respect to 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2.75% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, (viii) with respect to 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2.00% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 2.00% per annum for RFR Loans and 1.00% per annum for Base Rate Loans, (ix) with respect to 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2.50% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, (x) with respect to 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 1.75% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans, 1.75% per annum for RFR Loans and 0.75% per annum for Base Rate Loans, and (xi) with respect to 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2.00% per annum for Term Benchmark Loans.

"<u>Applicable Time</u>" means, with respect to any borrowings and payments in any Alternative Currency, the local time in the place of settlement for such Alternative Currency as may be determined by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to be necessary for timely settlement on the relevant date in accordance with normal banking procedures in the place of payment.

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"<u>Appropriate Lender</u>" means, at any time, (a) with respect to any Term Facility or the Revolving Credit Facility, a Lender that has a Commitment with respect to such Facility or holds a Term Loan under such Term Facility or a Revolving Credit Loan at such time, (b) with respect to the Letter of Credit Sublimit, (i) each L/C Issuer and (ii) if any Letters of Credit have been issued pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(a)</u>, the Revolving Credit Lenders, (c) with respect to any New Term Facility, a Lender that holds a New Term Loan at such time, (d) with respect to any New Revolving Facility, a Lender that holds a New Revolving Loan or has a New Revolving Commitment with respect to such New Revolving Facility at such time and (e) with respect to any Specified Refinancing Debt, a Lender that holds Specified Refinancing Term Loans or Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans.

"<u>Approved Fund</u>" means any Fund that is administered, advised or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers, advises or manages a Lender.

"<u>Arrangers</u>" means, collectively, JPMorgan, Barclays Bank PLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citibank, N.A., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., each 2024-1 Lead Arranger, each 2025-1 Lead Arranger and each 2026-1 Lead Arranger, in their respective capacities as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.

"<u>Article 55 BRRD</u>" means Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms.

"<u>Asset Sale</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition (whether in a single transaction or a series of related
transactions) of property or assets (including by way of a Sale/Leaseback Transaction) of the Borrowers or any Restricted Subsidiary, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the issuance or sale of Equity Interests (other than preferred stock and Disqualified Stock of Restricted
Subsidiaries issued in compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, directors' qualifying shares or shares or interests required to be held by foreign nationals or other third parties to the extent required by applicable law, or
issuances by the Parent Borrower of any Capital Stock) of any Restricted Subsidiary (other than to the Borrowers or another Restricted Subsidiary) (whether in a single transaction or a series of related transactions),

(each of the foregoing referred to in this definition as a "<u>Disposition</u>" and the term "<u>Dispose</u>" shall have a correlative meaning thereto). Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a sale, exchange or other disposition of cash, Cash Equivalents or Investment Grade Securities, or of obsolete,
damaged, unnecessary, unsuitable or worn out equipment or other assets in the ordinary course of business, or dispositions of property no longer used, useful or economically practicable to maintain in the conduct of the business of the Borrowers and
the Restricted Subsidiaries (including allowing any registrations or any applications for registration of any intellectual property or other intellectual property rights to lapse or become abandoned);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any Disposition in compliance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any Restricted Payment that is permitted to be made, and is made, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> or any Permitted Investment;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) other than in connection with the determination of Leverage Excess Proceeds, any Disposition of assets or
issuance or sale of Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, with an aggregate Fair Market Value of less than or equal to the greater of (i) $202,500,000 and (ii) 15% of the EBITDA
Grower Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) any transfer or Disposition of property or assets or issuance or sale of Equity Interests or an exclusive
license by a Restricted Subsidiary to the Borrowers or by the Borrowers or a Restricted Subsidiary to another Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that (i) any such Disposition or exclusive license made by a Loan Party to a Restricted
Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party shall be made in compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> and (ii) Equity Interests of a Loan Party may not be transferred to a Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the creation of any Lien permitted under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any issuance, sale, pledge or other disposition of Equity Interests in, or Indebtedness or other securities of,
an Unrestricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) the sale, lease, assignment, license or sublease of inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, notes receivable
or other current assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business or the conversion of accounts receivable and related assets to notes receivable or dispositions of accounts receivable and related assets in connection with the collection or
compromise thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the lease, assignment, license, sublicense or sublease of any real or personal property in the ordinary course
of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) a sale, assignment or transfer of Receivables Assets, or participations therein, to a Receivables Subsidiary in
a Qualified Receivables Financing or to any other Person in a Qualified Receivables Factoring;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) a sale, assignment or other transfer of Receivables Assets, or participations therein, and related assets by a
Receivables Subsidiary in a Qualified Receivables Financing or a Qualified Receivables Factoring;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) any exchange of assets for Related Business Assets (including a combination of Related Business Assets and a *de minimis* amount of cash or Cash Equivalents) of comparable or greater market value than the assets exchanged, as determined in good faith by the Borrowers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) (i) non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses of intellectual property, other IP Rights or other general intangibles and (ii) exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses of intellectual property,
other intellectual property rights or other general intangibles in the ordinary course of business of the Borrowers and the Restricted Subsidiaries of the Parent Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) subject to <u>clause (b)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", any Sale/Leaseback
Transaction with respect to property acquired or built after the Closing Date by the Borrowers or any Restricted Subsidiaries; <u>provided</u> that such sale is for at least Fair Market Value (as determined on the date on which the definitive
agreement for such Sale/Leaseback Transaction was entered into);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) the surrender or waiver of obligations of trade creditors or customers or other contract rights that were
incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Borrowers or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or
customer or compromise, settlement, release or surrender of a contract, tort or other litigation claim, arbitration or other disputes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Dispositions arising from foreclosures, condemnations, eminent domain, seizure, nationalization or any similar
action with respect to assets, dispositions of property subject to casualty events and (except for purposes of calculating Net Cash Proceeds of any Asset Sale under <u>Sections</u> <u>7.04</u> <u>(b) and (c))</u> Dispositions necessary or advisable
(as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith) in order to consummate any acquisition of any Person, business or assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Dispositions of Investments (including Equity Interests) in joint ventures to the extent required by, or made
pursuant to customary buy/sell arrangements or rights of first refusal between, the joint venture parties set forth in joint venture arrangements and similar binding arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) to the extent allowable under Section 1031 of the Code, any exchange of like property (excluding any boot
thereon) for use in a Similar Business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) the issuance of directors' qualifying shares and shares issued to foreign nationals to the extent
required by applicable law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Dispositions of property to the extent that (i) such property is exchanged for credit against the purchase
price of similar replacement property that is purchased within 90 days of such disposition or (ii) the proceeds of such Asset Sale are applied within 90 days of such disposition to the purchase price of such replacement property (which
replacement property is purchased within 90 days of such disposition);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) a sale or transfer of equipment receivables, or participations therein, and related assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) any Dispositions in connection with the Transactions (in case of the Acquisition, as contemplated by the
Implementation Agreement);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) (i) the Disposition of assets acquired pursuant to any Permitted Investment (including any Permitted
Acquisition), which assets are not used or useful to the core or principal business of the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries; and (ii) the Disposition of assets that are necessary or advisable, in the good faith judgment of the
Parent Borrower, in order to obtain the approval of any Governmental Authority to consummate or avoid the prohibition or other restrictions on the consummation of any Permitted Investment or acquisition (including any Permitted Acquisition);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) (i) any issuances of Convertible Indebtedness and (ii) any Dispositions in connection with settling
conversions of Convertible Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) Dispositions of assets or Equity Interests; provided that (i) such Disposition complies with
Section 7.04(a), (ii) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Dispositions do not exceed an aggregate amount of the greater of (i) $236,000,000 and (ii) 17.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, (iii) such Dispositions are consummated within twenty-four
(24) months following the Closing Date and (iv) no Event of Default shall have occurred or be continuing or result therefrom;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa) Dispositions of Equity Interests in any Subsidiary acquired in connection with a Permitted Acquisition or other
Permitted Investment, in each case pursuant to any stock appreciation rights, plans, equity incentive or achievement plans or any similar plans or the exercise of warrants, options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for the Equity
Interests of such Subsidiary, so long as such rights, plans, warrants, options or other securities were not entered into or issued in connection with or in contemplation of such Person becoming a Subsidiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(bb) any Disposition among the Borrower Parties in connection with a Permitted Restructuring Transaction;

provided that, anything in this definition of "Asset Sale" to the contrary notwithstanding, (i) no Loan Party shall be permitted to transfer, directly or indirectly, any Material Intellectual Property to any Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party or to any Unrestricted Subsidiary, except pursuant to the foregoing clause (m)(i) above or other intercompany disclosures thereof and (ii) Dispositions made pursuant to Section 4.7(e) of the Implementation Agreement shall be deemed to constitute Asset Sales or shall be permitted under clauses (d) or (y) above.

For purposes of the foregoing sentence, if any Disposition (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described above, the Parent Borrower may divide and classify such Disposition (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with the foregoing sentence and may later divide and reclassify any such Disposition so long as the Disposition (as so divided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such reclassification.

For the avoidance of doubt, (A) the unwinding of Swap Contracts, Permitted Bond Hedge Transactions or Permitted Warrant Transactions shall not be deemed to constitute an Asset Sale and (B) any disposition of property to a Divided LLC pursuant to an LLC Division shall be a Disposition.

"<u>Assignee Group</u>" means two or more Eligible Assignees that are Affiliates of one another or two or more Approved Funds managed by the same investment advisor.

"<u>Assignment and Assumption</u>" means an Assignment and Assumption substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit D</u><u>-1</u>, or otherwise in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Atotech</u>" has the meaning specified in the recitals to this Agreement.

"<u>Auction Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Dutch Auction."

"<u>Auction Notice</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Dutch Auction."

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"<u>Auto</u><u>-Renewal Letter of Credit</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(c)(iii)</u>.

"<u>Available Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(a)</u>.

"<u>Available Tenor</u>" means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark for any Alternative Currency, as applicable, any tenor for such Benchmark (or component thereof) or payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark (or component thereof), as applicable, that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period for any term rate or otherwise, for determining any frequency of making payments of interest calculated pursuant to this Agreement as of such date and not including, for the avoidance of doubt, any tenor for such Benchmark that is then-removed from the definition of "Interest Period" pursuant to <u>clause (e)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>.

"<u>Bail</u><u>-In Action</u>" means the exercise of any Write-down and Conversion Powers.

"<u>Bail</u><u>-In Legislation</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in relation to an EEA Member Country which has implemented, or which at any time implements, Article 55 BRRD,
the relevant implementing law or regulation as described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule from time to time; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in relation to the United Kingdom, the UK Bail-In Legislation.

"<u>Base Rate</u>" means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the NYFRB Rate in effect on such day plus <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> of 1.00% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one month Interest Period as published two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such day (or if such day is not a U.S. Government Securities Business Day, the immediately preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day) plus 1.00%; <u>provided</u> that for the purpose of this definition, the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for any day shall be based on the Term SOFR Reference Rate at approximately 5:00 a.m. Chicago time on such day (or any amended publication time for the Term SOFR Reference Rate, as specified by the CME Term SOFR Administrator in the Term SOFR Reference Rate methodology). Any change in the Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the NYFRB Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate, the NYFRB Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, respectively. If the Base Rate is being used as an alternate rate of interest pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u> (for the avoidance of doubt, only until the Benchmark Replacement has been determined pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(b)</u>), then the Base Rate shall be the greater of <u>clauses (a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> above and shall be determined without reference to <u>clause (c)</u> above. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Base Rate as determined pursuant to the foregoing would be less than 0%, such rate shall be deemed to be 0% for purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Base Rate Loan</u>" means a Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

"<u>Benchmark</u>" means, initially, with respect to any (i) RFR Loan in any Alternative Currency, the applicable Relevant Rate for such Alternative Currency or (ii) Term Benchmark Loan, the Relevant Rate for such Alternative Currency; *provided* that if a Benchmark Transition Event, and the related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred with respect to the applicable Relevant Rate or the then-current Benchmark for such Alternative Currency, then "Benchmark" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to <u>clause (b)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>.

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"<u>Benchmark Replacement"</u> means, for any Available Tenor, the first alternative set forth in the order below that can be determined by the Administrative Agent for the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date; <u>provided</u> that, in the case of any Loan denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, "Benchmark Replacement" shall mean the alternative set forth in <u>clause (2)</u> below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of any Loan denominated in Dollars, the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the sum of: (a) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the
Borrower Representative as the replacement for the then-current Benchmark for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a replacement benchmark rate or the mechanism for determining
such a rate by the Relevant Governmental Body or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a benchmark rate as a replacement for the then-current Benchmark for syndicated credit facilities denominated in the
applicable Alternative Currency at such time in the United States and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

If the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to <u>clause (1)</u> or <u>(2)</u> above would be less than the Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Adjustment</u>" means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for any applicable Interest Period and Available Tenor for any setting of such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement, the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement by the Relevant Governmental Body on the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date and/or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for syndicated credit facilities denominated in the applicable Alternative Currency at such time in the United States.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes</u>" means with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, and/or any Term Benchmark Loan, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of "Base Rate," the definition of "Business Day," the definition of "U.S. Government Securities Business Day," the definition of "RFR Business Day", the definition of "Interest Period," timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent determines in its reasonable discretion (in consultation with the Borrower Representative) may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent reasonably decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent reasonably determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent determines is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).

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"<u>Benchmark Replacement Date</u>" means with respect to any Benchmark, the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to such then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of <u>clause (1)</u> or <u>(2)</u> of the definition of "Benchmark Transition
Event," the later of (a) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (b) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof)
permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) in the case of <u>clause (3)</u> of the definition of "Benchmark Transition Event," the first
date on which such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) has been determined and announced by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) to be no longer
representative; <u>provided</u>, that such non-representativeness will be determined by reference to the most recent statement or publication referenced in such <u>clause (3)</u> and even if any Available
Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) continues to be provided on such date.

For the avoidance of doubt, (i) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such determination and (ii) the "Benchmark Replacement Date" will be deemed to have occurred in the case of <u>clause (1)</u> or <u>(2)</u> with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

"<u>Benchmark Transition Event</u>" means, with respect to any Benchmark, the occurrence of one or more of the following events with respect to such then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of such Benchmark (or the
published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that such administrator has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof), permanently or indefinitely, <u>provided</u> that, at the
time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such
Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof), the FRB, the NYFRB, the CME Term SOFR Administrator, the central bank for the Alternative Currency applicable to such Benchmark, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over
the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component) or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the
administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), in each case, which states that the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component) has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof)
permanently or indefinitely; <u>provided</u> that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such
Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) are no longer, or as of a specified future date will no longer be, representative.

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For the avoidance of doubt, a "Benchmark Transition Event" will be deemed to have occurred with respect to any Benchmark if a public statement or publication of information set forth above has occurred with respect to each then-current Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

"<u>Benchmark Unavailability Period</u>" means, with respect to any Benchmark, the period (if any) (x) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date pursuant to <u>clauses (1)</u> or <u>(2)</u> of that definition has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced such then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u> and (y) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced such then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>.

"<u>Beneficial Owner</u>" has the meaning given to that term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, in each case as in effect on the Closing Date, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular "person" (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, as in effect on the Closing Date), such "person" will not be deemed to have beneficial ownership of any securities that such "person" has the right to acquire or vote only upon the happening of any future event or contingency (including the passage of time) that has not yet occurred. The terms "beneficial ownership," "beneficially owns" and "beneficially owned" have a corresponding meaning.

"<u>Beneficial Ownership Certification</u>" means a certification regarding beneficial ownership required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

"<u>Beneficial Ownership Regulation</u>" means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.

"<u>BHC Act Affiliate</u>" of a party means an "affiliate" (as such term is defined under and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

"<u>Blocked Person</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)(v)</u>.

"<u>Board of Directors</u>" means as to any Person, the board of directors, board of managers, sole member or managing member or other governing body of such Person, or if such Person is owned or managed by a single entity or has a general partner, the board of directors, board of managers, sole member or managing member or other governing body of such entity or general partner, or in each case, any duly authorized committee thereof, and the term "directors" means members of the Board of Directors.

"<u>Bona Fide Debt Fund</u>" shall mean any bona fide debt fund, investment vehicle, regulated banking entity or non-regulated lending entity that is primarily engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans or bonds and/or similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of business.

"<u>Borrower Designation Agreement</u>" means, with respect to any Subsidiary, an agreement in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit L</u> hereto or such other form as agreed to by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative, <u>signed by such Subsidiary.</u>

"<u>Borrower Materials</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>6.02</u>.

"<u>Borrower Parties</u>" means the collective reference to the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, and "<u>Borrower Party</u>" means any one of them.

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"<u>Borrower Representative</u>" means the entity appointed to act on behalf of the Borrowers pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>1.14</u>.

"<u>Borrower Termination Agreement</u>" means, with respect to any Subsidiary Borrower, an agreement in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit M</u> hereto or such other form as agreed to by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative, signed by such Subsidiary Borrower.

"<u>Borrowers</u>" has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

"<u>Borrowing</u>" means a Revolving Credit Borrowing or a Term Borrowing, as the context may require.

"<u>Business Day</u>": means, any day (other than a Saturday or a Sunday) on which banks are open for business in New York City; <u>provided</u> that, in addition to the foregoing, a Business Day shall be (a) in relation to Loans denominated in Sterling, any day (other than a Saturday or a Sunday) on which banks are open for business in London, (b) in relation to Loans denominated in Euros and in relation to the calculation or computation of EURIBOR, any day which is a TARGET Day, (c) in relation to RFR Loans and any interest rate settings, fundings, disbursements, settlements or payments of any such RFR Loan, or any other dealings in the applicable Alternative Currency of such RFR Loan, any such day that is an RFR Business Day, (d) in relation to Loans referencing the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate and any interest rate settings, fundings, disbursements, settlements or payments of any such Loans referencing the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate or any other dealings of such Loans referencing the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, any such day that is a U.S. Government Securities Business Day and (e) in relation to Loans denominated in any other Alternative Currency (other than Dollars) or any interest rate settings, fundings, disbursements, settlements or payments of any such Loan, on which dealings in the applicable Alternative Currency are carried on in the principal financial center of such Alternative Currency.

"<u>Capital Stock</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of a corporation or a company, corporate stock or share capital;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or
other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general
or limited); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and
losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person (it being understood and agreed, for the avoidance of doubt, that "cash-settled phantom appreciation programs" in connection with
employee benefits that do not require a dividend or distribution shall not constitute Capital Stock).

"<u>Capitalized Lease Obligation</u>" means at the time any determination thereof is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of any lease that would at such time be required to be capitalized and reflected as a finance lease on a balance sheet (excluding the footnotes thereto) in accordance with GAAP (subject, for the avoidance of doubt, to <u>Section</u> <u>1.03(c)</u>).

"<u>Cash</u><u>-Capped Incremental Facility</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

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"<u>Cash Collateral</u>" shall have a meaning correlative to the following and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.

"<u>Cash Collateralize</u>" means to pledge and deposit with or deliver to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent or L/C Issuer (as applicable) and the Lenders, as collateral for L/C Obligations or obligations of Lenders to fund participations in respect of either thereof (as the context may require), cash, Cash Equivalents (if reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the applicable L/C Issuer) or deposit account balances or, if the Administrative Agent or L/C Issuer benefiting from such collateral shall agree in its reasonable discretion, other credit support (including by backstop with a letter of credit reasonably satisfactory to the applicable L/C Issuer or by being deemed reissued under another agreement reasonably acceptable to the applicable L/C Issuer), in each case pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to (a) the Administrative Agent and (b) the applicable L/C Issuer (which documents are hereby consented to by the Lenders).

"<u>Cash Contribution Amount</u>" means the aggregate amount of cash contributions made to the capital of the Borrowers or any Subsidiary Guarantor (other than from a Restricted Subsidiary) and designated as a "Cash Contribution Amount" as described in the definition of "Contribution Indebtedness."

"<u>Cash Equivalents</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Dollars, other Alternative Currencies, the national currency of any participating member state of the European
Union (as it is constituted on the Closing Date) and other currencies held by the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) securities issued or directly guaranteed or insured by the government of the United States, the United Kingdom
or any country that is a member of the European Union (as it is constituted on the Closing Date) or any agency or instrumentality thereof in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) money market deposits, certificates of deposit, time deposits and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of
two years or less from the date of acquisition, bankers' acceptances, in each case with maturities not exceeding two years, and overnight bank deposits, in each case with any commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $250,000,000
in the case of domestic banks or $100,000,000 (or the equivalent Dollar Amount) in the case of foreign banks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) repurchase obligations for underlying securities of the types described in <u>clauses</u> <u>(2)</u> and <u>(3)</u> above and <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>6</u> <u>)</u> below entered into with any financial institution or securities dealers of recognized national standing meeting the qualifications specified in <u>clause</u> <u>(3)</u> above;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) commercial paper or variable or fixed rate notes issued by a corporation or other Person (other than an
Affiliate of the Borrowers) rated at least "A-2" or "P-2" or the equivalent thereof by Moody's or S&P (or reasonably equivalent ratings
of another internationally recognized ratings agency) and in each case maturing within two years after the date of acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) readily marketable direct obligations issued by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States of
America or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof having an Investment Grade Rating from either Moody's or S&P (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency) in each case with
maturities not exceeding two years from the date of acquisition;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) Indebtedness issued by Persons with a rating of "A" or higher from S&P or "A-2" or higher from Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency) in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of
acquisition, and marketable short-term money market and similar securities having a rating of at least "A-2" or "P-2" from either S&P or Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) investment funds investing at least 95% of their assets in investments of the types described in <u>clauses</u> <u>(1)</u> through <u>(</u> <u>7</u> <u>)</u> above and <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u> and <u>(</u> <u>10</u> <u>)</u> below;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) Investments with average maturities of 12 months or less from the date of acquisition in money market funds
rated AAA (or the equivalent thereof) or better by S&P or Aaa3 (or the equivalent thereof) or better by Moody's (or reasonably equivalent ratings of another internationally recognized ratings agency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) in the case of investments by any Non-U.S. Subsidiary or investments
made in a country outside the United States of America, other investments of comparable tenor and credit quality to those described in the foregoing <u>clauses</u> <u>(1)</u> through <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u> customarily utilized in the
countries where such Non-U.S. Subsidiary is located or in which such investment is made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) other short-term investments of a type analogous to the foregoing utilized by the Issuer and its Restricted
Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) investments consistent with the Parent Borrower's investment policy as in effect on the Closing Date, as
provided in writing to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the Closing Date.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cash Equivalents shall include amounts denominated in currencies other than those set forth in <u>clause</u> <u>(1)</u> above; <u>provided</u> that such amounts are converted into any currency listed in <u>clause</u> <u>(1)</u> as promptly as practicable and in any event within ten Business Days following the receipt of such amounts.

"<u>Cash Management Agreement</u>" means any agreement or arrangement to provide Cash Management Services to any Restricted Subsidiary.

"<u>Cash Management Bank</u>" means any Person that (a) at the time it enters into a Cash Management Agreement or within 60 days thereafter, is a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent, (b)(i) in the case of any Cash Management Agreement in effect on or prior to the Closing Date, is, as of the Closing Date or within 60 days thereafter, a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent and a party to a Cash Management Agreement, (ii) in the case of any Cash Management Agreement in effect on or prior to the date of any amendment, restatement or amendment and restatement to this Agreement (including any incremental amendment), is, as of the date of such amendment, restatement or amendment and restatement to this Agreement or within 60 days thereafter, a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent and a party to a Cash Management Agreement, (c) is a party to a Cash Management Agreement and whose long term senior unsecured debt rating is A/A2 by S&P or Moody's (or their equivalent) or higher or (d) is approved by the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent in their reasonable discretion.

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"<u>Cash Management Services</u>" means any of the following to the extent not constituting a line of credit (other than an overnight draft facility that is not in default); automated clearing house transactions, treasury and/or cash management services, including treasury, depository, overdraft, credit, purchasing or debit card, non-card e-payables services, electronic funds transfer, treasury management services (including controlled disbursement services, overdraft automatic clearing house fund transfer services, return items and interstate depository network services), other demand deposit or operating account relationships, foreign exchange facilities, merchant services and currency management services, supply chain and/or supplier financing services and any arrangements or services similar to the foregoing and/or otherwise in connection with cash management and deposit accounts.

"<u>Casualty Event</u>" means any event that gives rise to the receipt by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of any casualty insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or that gives rise to a taking by a Governmental Authority in respect of any equipment, fixed assets or real property (including any improvements thereon) to replace, restore or repair, or compensate for the loss of, such equipment, fixed assets or real property.

"<u>CBR Loan</u>" means a Loan that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the Central Bank Rate.

"<u>CBR Spread</u>" means the Applicable Rate, applicable to such Loan that is replaced by a CBR Loan.

"<u>Central Bank Rate</u>" means, (A) the greater of (i) for any Loan denominated in (a) Sterling, the Bank of England (or any successor thereto)'s "Bank Rate" as published by the Bank of England (or any successor thereto) from time to time, (b) Euro, one of the following three rates as may be selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion: (1) the fixed rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), or, if that rate is not published, the minimum bid rate for the main refinancing operations of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), each as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time, (2) the rate for the marginal lending facility of the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto), as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time or (3) the rate for the deposit facility of the central banking system of the Participating Member States, as published by the European Central Bank (or any successor thereto) from time to time and (c) any other Alternative Currency (other than Dollars) determined after the Closing Date, a central bank rate as determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion and (ii) the Floor; *plus* (B) the applicable Central Bank Rate Adjustment.

"<u>Central Bank Rate Adjustment</u>" means, for any day, for any Loan denominated in (a) Euro, a rate equal to the difference (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) of (i) the average of the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate for the five most recent Business Days preceding such day for which the EURIBOR Screen Rate was available (excluding, from such averaging, the highest and the lowest Adjusted EURIBOR Rate applicable during such period of five Business Days) *minus* (ii) the Central Bank Rate in respect of Euro in effect on the last Business Day in such period, (b) Sterling, a rate equal to the difference (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) of (i) the average of Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Sterling Borrowings for the five most recent RFR Business Days preceding such day for which Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Sterling Borrowings was available (excluding, from such averaging, the highest and the lowest Adjusted Daily Simple RFR applicable during such period of five RFR Business Days) minus (ii) the Central Bank Rate in respect of Sterling in effect on the last RFR Business Day in such period and (c) any other Alternative Currency (other than Dollars) determined after the Closing Date, a Central Bank Rate Adjustment as determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion. For purposes of this definition, (x) the term Central Bank Rate shall be determined disregarding <u>clause (B)</u> of the definition of such term and (y) the EURIBOR Rate on any day shall be based on the EURIBOR Screen Rate on such day at approximately the time referred to in the definition of such term for deposits in Euro for a maturity of one month; <u>provided</u> that if such rate shall be less than the Floor, such rate shall be deemed to be the Floor.

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"<u>Change of Control</u>" means (a) the acquisition of beneficial ownership by any Person or group (within the meaning of the Exchange Act and the rules of the SEC thereunder) of Equity Interests representing more than 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower or (b) the sale, lease or transfer, in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, except in a transaction consummated in compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> (other than <u>Section</u> <u>7.03(f)</u>).

"<u>Class</u>" means, (a) with respect to Commitments or Loans, those of such Commitments or Loans that have the same terms and conditions and (b) with respect to Lenders, those of such Lenders that have Commitments or Loans of a particular Class.

"<u>Clean-Up Period Termination Date</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>8.03</u>.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" means August 17, 2022.

"<u>CME Term SOFR Administrator</u>" means CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited as administrator of the forward-looking term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) (or a successor administrator).

"<u>Code</u>" means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

"<u>Collateral</u>" means all of the "Collateral" (or similar term) referred to in the Collateral Documents and all of the other property and assets that are or are required under the terms of the Collateral Documents to be subject to Liens in favor of (i) the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties and/or (ii) the Secured Parties in their capacities as such (or any of them) to the extent required by applicable Law.

"<u>Collateral Agent</u>" means JPMorgan, acting through such of its Affiliates or branches as it may designate, in its capacity as collateral agent under any of the Loan Documents, or any successor collateral agent or sub agent permitted by the terms hereof.

"<u>Collateral Documents</u>" means, collectively, the Security Agreements, the Intellectual Property Security Agreement, each of the mortgages, collateral assignments, Security Agreement Supplements, Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplements, security agreements, pledge agreements or other similar agreements delivered to the Collateral Agent pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>6.14</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u>, and each of the other agreements, instruments or documents that creates or purports to create a Lien in favor of (i) the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties and/or (ii) the Secured Parties in their capacities as such (or any of them) to the extent required by applicable Law.

"<u>Commitment</u>" means a Term Commitment and/or a Revolving Credit Commitment, as the context may require.

"<u>Committed Loan Notice</u>" means a notice of (a) a Term Borrowing, (b) a Revolving Credit Borrowing, (c) a conversion of Loans from one Type to the other or (d) a continuation of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.02(a)</u>, which, if in writing, shall be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u><u>-1</u>.

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"<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>" means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 *et. seq*.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

"<u>Company Competitor</u>" means any Person that competes with the business of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries from time to time.

"<u>Company Person</u>" means any future, current or former officer, director, manager, member, managing member, member of management, employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Issuer, any Subsidiary or any parent entity.

"<u>Compliance Certificate</u>" means a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit</u> <u>C</u> or such other form as may be agreed between the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Connection Income Taxes</u>" means Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated) or that are franchise Taxes or branch profits Taxes.

"<u>Consolidated Current Assets</u>" means, with respect to any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, all assets of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis that, in accordance with GAAP, would be classified as current assets on the balance sheet of a company conducting a business the same as or similar to that of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, after deducting appropriate and adequate reserves therefrom in each case in which a reserve is proper in accordance with GAAP, but excluding (i) cash, (ii) Cash Equivalents, (iii) Swap Contracts to the extent that the mark-to-market Swap Termination Value would be reflected as an asset on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person, (iv) deferred financing fees, (v) amounts related to current or deferred taxes (but excluding assets held for sale, loans (permitted) to third parties, pension assets, deferred bank fees and derivative financial instruments) (so long as the items described in <u>clauses (iv)</u> and <u>(v)</u> are non-cash items), (vi) in the event that a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing is accounted for off balance sheet, (x) gross accounts receivable comprising part of the receivables and other related assets subject to such Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing, as applicable minus (y) collection by such Person against the amounts sold pursuant to <u>clause (x)</u> and (vii) the effects of adjustments pursuant to GAAP resulting from the application of recapitalization accounting or purchase accounting, as the case may be, in relation to any consummated acquisition.

"<u>Consolidated Current Liabilities</u>" means, with respect to any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, all liabilities in accordance with GAAP that would be classified as current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person, but excluding (a) the current portion of Indebtedness (including the Swap Termination Value of any Swap Contracts) to the extent reflected as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person, (b) the current portion of interest, (c) accruals for current or deferred taxes based on income or profits, (d) accruals of any costs or expenses related to restructuring reserves or severance, (e) deferred revenue, (f) escrow account balances, (g) the current portion of pension liabilities, (h) liabilities in respect of unpaid earn-outs, (i) amounts related to derivative financial instruments and assets held for sale, (j) any L/C Obligations or Revolving Credit Loans and any letter of credit obligations, swing line loans or revolving loans under any other revolving credit facility, (k) the current portion of other long-term liabilities and (l) the effects of adjustments pursuant to GAAP resulting from the application of recapitalization accounting or purchase accounting, as the case may be, in relation to any consummated acquisition.

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"<u>Consolidated EBITDA</u>" means, with respect to any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) *increased*, in each case (other than with respect to <u>clause (k)</u>, <u>(l)</u> and <u>(n)</u> below) to the extent deducted (and not otherwise added back or excluded) in calculating such Consolidated Net Income (and without duplication), by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) expense for Taxes paid or accrued (including in respect of repatriated funds and any future taxes or other
levies which replace or are intended to be in lieu of such taxes and any penalties and interest related to such taxes or arising from tax examinations); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Consolidated Interest Expense; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) all depreciation and amortization charges and expenses, including amortization or expense recorded for upfront
payments related to any contract signing, signing bonus and incentive payments and deferred financing fees or costs; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the amount of any interest expense or reduction of Consolidated Net Income consisting of Subsidiary income
attributable to minority equity interests and non-controlling interests of third parties in any Restricted Subsidiary of such Person that is not a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of such Person (excluding
cash distributions in respect thereof); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the amount of board of directors, transaction and advisory fees (including termination fees) and related
indemnities, charges and expenses paid by or accrued by the Parent Borrower, in each case, to the extent permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>6.18</u>; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) earn-out and contingent consideration obligations incurred in
connection with any acquisition or other Investment and paid or accrued during the applicable period, including any mark to market adjustments; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) all payments, charges, costs, expenses, accruals or reserves in connection with the rollover, acceleration or
payout of equity interests held by any future, present or former director, officer, employee, manager, consultant or independent contractor of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and all losses, charges and expenses related to
payments made to holders of options, cash-settled appreciation rights or other derivative equity interests in the common equity of such Person or any of its direct or indirect parents in connection with, or as
a result of, any distribution being made to equityholders of such Person or any of its direct or indirect parents, which payments are being made to compensate such holders as though they were equityholders at the time of, and entitled to share in,
such distribution; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) all non-cash losses, charges and expenses, including any write-offs or write-downs; <u>provided</u> that if any such non cash loss, charge or expense represents an accrual or reserve for potential cash items in any future four-fiscal quarter period, (i) such Person may determine not to add back such non cash loss, charge or expense in the period for which Consolidated EBITDA is being calculated and (ii) to the extent such
Person does decide to add back such non cash loss, charge or expense, the cash payment in respect thereof in such future four-fiscal quarter period will be subtracted from Consolidated EBITDA for such future four-fiscal quarter period; *plus* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) all costs and expenses in connection with pre-opening and opening and
closure and/or consolidation of facilities; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) restructuring charges, accruals or reserves and business optimization expense, whether or not classified as
restructuring charges or expenses under GAAP, including any restructuring costs and integration costs incurred in connection with the Transactions and any other acquisitions, start-up costs (including entry
into new market/channels and new service offerings), costs related to the closure, relocation, reconfiguration and/or consolidation of facilities and costs to relocate employees, integration and transaction costs, retention charges, severance,
contract termination costs, transaction, retention, recruiting, signing and similar bonuses and expenses, future lease commitments, systems establishment costs, systems, facilities or equipment conversion costs, excess pension charges and consulting
fees, expenses attributable to the implementation of costs savings initiatives, costs associated with tax projects/audits, expenses relating to any decommissioning or reconfiguration of fixed assets for alternative uses and costs consisting of
professional consulting or other fees relating to any of the foregoing; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Pro Forma Cost Savings; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate amount of Pro Forma Cost Savings pursuant to this <u>clause (k</u>), together with the aggregate amount of adjustments in the nature of cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies made pursuant to the definitions of "Pro Forma Basis", "Pro
Forma Compliance" and "Pro Forma Effect", shall not exceed in the aggregate 30% of Consolidated EBITDA for any Test Period (prior to giving effect to the addback of such items pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(k)</u> and such definitions); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) addbacks set forth in or of a type included in (i) any financial model or projections delivered to the
Arrangers prior to the Closing Date and/or (ii) any quality of earnings report prepared by an accounting firm of national standing or otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent in connection with any Permitted Acquisition or
any Permitted Investment; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) the amount of loss or discount on sale of receivables and related assets to the Receivables Subsidiary in
connection with a Receivables Financing; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) with respect to any joint venture of such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof that is not a Restricted
Subsidiary, an amount equal to (i) such Person's or such Restricted Subsidiary's proportionate share of the net income of such joint venture that is excluded from Consolidated Net Income as a result of <u>clause (i)</u> of the
proviso in the definition of "Consolidated Net Income" and (ii) the proportion of those items described in <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> above relating to such joint venture corresponding to such Person's
and the Restricted Subsidiaries' proportionate share of such joint venture's Consolidated Net Income (determined as if such joint venture were a Restricted Subsidiary) solely to the extent Consolidated Net Income was reduced thereby; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) charges consisting of income attributable to minority interests and noncontrolling interests of third parties
in any non-wholly owned Restricted Subsidiary (excluding cash distributions in respect thereof); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) [reserved]; *plus* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) charges, costs and expenses incurred pursuant to action taken or required to be taken in connection with COVID-19 or similar pandemics;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) *increased* or *decreased*, as applicable, to the extent deducted (and not otherwise added back or
excluded), or included (and not otherwise deducted), as applicable, in calculating such Consolidated Net Income (and in each case without duplication), by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) all pre-tax extraordinary, nonrecurring, infrequent, exceptional or
unusual gains, losses, income, expenses and charges in each case as determined in good faith by such Person, and in any event including all fees and all restructuring, severance, relocation, retention and completion bonuses or payments,
consolidation, integration or other similar charges and expenses, contract termination costs, system establishment charges, conversion costs, start-up or closure or transition costs, expenses related to any
reconstruction, decommissioning, recommissioning or reconfiguration of fixed assets for alternative uses, fees, expenses or charges relating to curtailments, settlements or modifications to pension and post-retirement employee benefit plans in connection with the Transactions or any acquisition or Investment, expenses associated with strategic initiatives, facilities shutdown and opening costs, and any fees,
expenses, charges or change in control payments related to the Transactions or any acquisition or Investment (including any transition-related expenses (including retention or transaction-related bonuses or payments) incurred before, on or after the Closing Date);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) all (i) Transaction Costs and other losses, charges and expenses relating to the Transactions,
(ii) any transaction fees, costs and expenses (including any transaction or retention bonus or similar payment and non-recurring costs to acquire equipment to the extent not capitalized in accordance with
GAAP) incurred in connection with any contemplated equity issuances, Investments, acquisitions, dispositions outside of the ordinary course of business, recapitalizations, mergers, amalgamations, option buyouts and the Incurrence, modification or
repayment of Indebtedness permitted to be Incurred under this Agreement (including any Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof), non-competition agreement, issuance or repayment of debt, refinancing
transaction or amendment or other modification of or waiver or consent relating to any debt instrument or any amendments, waivers or other modifications under the agreements relating to such Indebtedness or similar transactions (in each case,
whether or not consummated) (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the effects of expensing all transaction-related expenses in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 805 and gains or losses associated with FASB Accounting Standards
Codification 460), and (iii) without duplication of any of the foregoing, non-operating or non-recurring professional fees, costs and expenses for such period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) all pre-tax income, loss, expense or charge from abandoned, closed or
discontinued operations and any net after-tax gain or loss on the disposal of abandoned, closed or discontinued operations (and all related expenses) other than in the ordinary course of business (as
determined in good faith by such Person);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all pre-tax gain, loss, expense or charge attributable to dispositions
and asset sales, including the sale or other disposition of any Equity Interests of any Person, other than in the ordinary course of business (as determined in good faith by such Person);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) all pre-tax income, loss, expense or charge attributable to the early
extinguishment, conversion or cancellation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments (including deferred financing costs written off and premiums paid);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) all gains, losses, expenses or charges attributable to the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any currency translation or foreign currency transaction gains and losses related to changes in currency
exchange rates (including remeasurements of Indebtedness and any net loss or gain resulting from (i) Swap Contracts for currency exchange risk and (ii) intercompany Indebtedness);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles and changes as a result of the adoption or
modification of accounting policies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) the effects of purchase accounting, fair value accounting or recapitalization accounting adjustments (including
the effects of such adjustments pushed down to the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries) resulting from the application of purchase accounting, fair value accounting or recapitalization accounting (including in the inventory, property and
equipment, software, goodwill, intangible assets, in-process research and development, deferred revenue and debt line items), and the amortization, write-down or write-off of any amounts thereof, on a pre-tax basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) all non-cash impairment charges and asset write-ups, write-downs and write-offs, in each case pursuant to GAAP, and the amortization of intangibles arising from the application
of GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) all non-cash expenses realized in connection with or resulting from
equity or equity-linked compensation plans, employee benefit plans or agreements or post-employment benefit plans or agreements, or grants or sales of stock, stock
appreciation or similar rights, stock options, restricted stock, preferred stock, stock appreciation or other similar rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the payment of dividend equivalent rights to holders of equity-based incentive awards pursuant to any equity plan, stock option plan or any other employee benefit plan or agreement or post-employment benefit plan or agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) accruals and reserves for liabilities or expenses that are established or adjusted as a result of the
Transactions within 24 months after the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) all amortization and write-offs of deferred financing fees, debt
issuance costs, commissions, fees and expenses, costs of surety bonds, charges owed with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities, and expensing of any bridge, commitment or other financing fees (including in
connection with a transaction undertaken but not completed);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) all discounts, commissions, fees and other charges (including interest expense) associated with any Receivables
Financing or Factoring Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) expenses and lost profits with respect to liability or casualty events or business interruption to the extent
covered by insurance and actually reimbursed, or, so long as such Person has made a determination that there exists reasonable evidence that such amount will in fact be reimbursed by the insurer, but only to the extent that such amount (i) has
not been denied by the applicable carrier in writing and (ii) is in fact reimbursed within 365 days of the date on which such liability was discovered or such casualty event or business interruption occurred (with a deduction for any amounts so
added back that are not reimbursed within such 365-day period); <u>provided</u> that any proceeds of such reimbursement when received will be excluded from the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA to the extent
the expense or lost profit reimbursed was previously added back pursuant to this <u>clause (q)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) losses, charges and expenses that are covered by indemnification or other reimbursement provisions in
connection with any asset disposition to the extent actually reimbursed, or, so long as such Person has made a determination that a reasonable basis exists for indemnification or reimbursement, but only to the extent that such amount is in fact
indemnified or reimbursed within 365 days of such determination (with a deduction in the applicable future period for any amount so added back to the extent not so indemnified or reimbursed within such 365 days);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) non-cash charges or income relating to increases or decreases of
deferred tax asset valuation allowances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) cash dividends or returns of capital from Investments (such return of capital not reducing the ownership
interest in the underlying Investment), in each case received during such period, to the extent not otherwise included in Consolidated Net Income for that period or any prior period subsequent to the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) any (i) severance or relocation costs or expenses, (ii) one-time non-cash compensation charges, (iii) the costs and expenses related to employment of terminated employees, or (iv) costs or expenses
realized in connection with or resulting from stock appreciation or similar rights, stock options or other rights of officers, directors and employees, in each case of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) any non-cash interest expense and non-cash interest income, in each case to the extent there is no associated cash disbursement or receipt, as the case may be, before the latest maturity date of any then outstanding Term Loan Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) *decreased* (without duplication and to the extent increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such
period) by (i) non-cash gains or income, excluding any non-cash gains that represent the reversal of any accrual of, or cash reserve for, anticipated cash charges
that were deducted (and not added back) in the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA for any prior period ending after the Closing Date and (ii) the amount of any minority interest income consisting of a Subsidiary loss attributable to minority
equity interest of third parties in any non-Wholly Owned Subsidiary (to the extent not deducted from Consolidated Net Income for such period);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) *increased* (with respect to losses) or *decreased* (with respect to gains) by, without duplication,
any net realized gains and losses relating to (i) amounts denominated in foreign currencies (including net realized gains and losses from exchange rate fluctuations on intercompany balances and balance sheet items, net of realized gains or
losses from related Swap Contracts (entered into in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice)) or (ii) any other amounts denominated in or otherwise trued-up to provide similar
accounting as if it were denominated in foreign currencies; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) *increased* (with respect to losses) or *decreased* (with respect to gains) by, without duplication,
any gain or loss relating to Swap Contracts (excluding Swap Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice);

<u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower may, in its sole discretion, elect to not make any adjustment for any item pursuant to the foregoing <u>clauses (1)</u> through <u>(5)</u> above if any such item individually is less than $2,000,000 in any fiscal quarter.

"<u>Consolidated</u> <u>First Lien Net Leverage Ratio</u>" means, on any date of determination, with respect to the Borrower Parties on a consolidated basis, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded First Lien Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower Parties as of such date) of the Borrower Parties on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower Parties for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

"<u>Consolidated Funded First Lien Indebtedness</u>" means Consolidated Funded Indebtedness that is secured (x) by a Lien on the Collateral on an equivalent or higher priority basis (without regard to the control of remedies) with the Liens on the Collateral securing the Obligations or (y) by a Lien on any other asset of a Loan Party on a first-priority basis, including Capitalized Lease Obligations.

"<u>Consolidated Funded Indebtedness</u>" means all Indebtedness of the type described in <u>clauses (a)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, <u>(a)(ii)</u> (but excluding surety bonds, performance bonds or other similar instruments), <u>(a)(iv)</u> (but solely in respect of the amount of outstanding Indebtedness of the type described in <u>(a)(iv)</u> that is in excess of $5,000,000) and (b) (in respect of Indebtedness of the type described in (a)(i), (a)(ii) (but excluding Indebtedness constituting surety bonds, performance bonds or other similar instruments) and (a)(iv) (but solely in respect of the amount of Indebtedness of the type described in (a)(iv) that is in excess of $5,000,000)) of the definition of "Indebtedness", of a Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, in an amount that would be reflected on a balance sheet prepared as of such date on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (but (x) excluding the effects of any discounting of Indebtedness resulting from the application of purchase accounting in connection with the Transactions or any acquisition and (y) any Indebtedness that is issued at a discount to its initial principal amount shall be calculated based on the entire stated principal amount thereof, without giving effect to any discounts or upfront payments), excluding obligations in respect of letters of credit (including Letters of Credit), bank guarantees and guarantees on first demand, in each case, except to the extent of unreimbursed amounts thereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood that obligations (i) under Swap Contracts, Cash Management Agreements, and any Receivables Financing or Factoring Transaction, (ii) in respect of Indebtedness owing to any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary and (iii) owed by Unrestricted Subsidiaries, do not constitute Consolidated Funded Indebtedness.

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"<u>Consolidated Funded Senior Secured Indebtedness</u>" means Consolidated Funded Indebtedness that is secured by a Lien on the Collateral or any other asset of a Loan Party, and including Capitalized Lease Obligations; <u>provided</u> that such Consolidated Funded Indebtedness is not expressly subordinated pursuant to a written agreement in right of payment to the Obligations.

"<u>Consolidated Interest Expense</u>" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the sum, without duplication, of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the aggregate interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, calculated on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, to the extent such expense was deducted (and not added back) in computing Consolidated Net Income (including pay in kind interest payments, amortization of original issue discount, the interest component
of Capitalized Lease Obligations and net payments and receipts (if any) pursuant to interest rate Swap Contracts (other than in connection with the early termination thereof) but excluding any non-cash interest expense attributable to the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Indebtedness, Swap Contracts or other derivative instruments, all amortization and write-offs of deferred financing fees, debt issuance costs, commissions, discounts, fees and expenses and expensing of any bridge, commitment or other financing fees, costs of surety bonds, charges owed with respect
to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar facilities, all discounts, commissions, fees and other charges associated with any Receivables Financing or Factoring Transaction, and any expense resulting from the discounting of
Indebtedness in connection with the application of recapitalization or purchase accounting); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) consolidated capitalized interest of the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period,
whether paid or accrued; *less* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) interest income of the referent Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period;

<u>provided</u> that in the case of any Person that became a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person after the commencement of such four-quarter period, the interest expense of such Person paid in cash prior to the date on which it became a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person will be disregarded. For purposes of this definition, interest on Capitalized Lease Obligations will be deemed to accrue at the interest rate reasonably determined by such Person to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligations in accordance with GAAP.

"<u>Consolidated Net Income</u>" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the aggregate of the net income (or loss) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, calculated on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP; <u>provided</u>, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (i) the net income (or loss) with respect to any Person that is not the referent Person or a Restricted
Subsidiary of the referent Person or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting, will be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are paid in or converted into cash or that, as
reasonably determined by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the referent Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the referent Person, could have been paid in or converted into cash (subject, in the case of a dividend or other distribution
or return on investment to a Restricted Subsidiary, to the limitations contained in <u>clause (b)</u> below) with respect to such equity ownership to the referent Person or a Restricted Subsidiary thereof in respect of such period; and
(ii) without duplication, the net income (or loss) for such period will include any ordinary course dividends or distributions or other payments paid in cash (or converted into cash) with respect to such equity ownership received from any such
Person during such period in excess of the amounts included in <u>subclause (i)</u> above;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) solely for the purpose of determining the amount available for Restricted Payments under the Available Amount,
and without duplication of components of the Available Amount with respect to cash dividends or returns on Investments, the net income (or loss) for such period of any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Borrower or a Guarantor) will be excluded to
the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (which has not been obtained) or, directly or
indirectly, by the operation of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders, unless such restriction with respect to the
payment of dividends or similar distributions has been legally waived; <u>provided</u> that Consolidated Net Income of such Person will be increased by the amount of dividends or other distributions or other payments actually paid in cash (or to the
extent converted into cash) to such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of such period, to the extent not already included therein (subject, in the case of a dividend to another Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Borrower or a
Guarantor), to the limitation contained in this <u>clause (b)</u>); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the net income (or loss) of any Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the
Parent Borrower or is merged into or consolidated with Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or such Person's assets are acquired by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries shall be excluded (except to the extent
required for any calculation of Consolidated EBITDA on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.10</u>).

For the purpose of <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> only, there shall be excluded from Consolidated Net Income any income arising from the sale or other disposition of Restricted Investments, from repurchases or redemptions of Restricted Investments, from repayments of loans or advances which constituted Restricted Investments or from any dividends, repayments of loans or advances or other transfers of assets from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, in each case to the extent such amounts increase the amount of Restricted Payments permitted under such covenant pursuant to <u>clauses (v)</u>, <u>(vi)</u> or <u>(vii)</u> of the Available Amount.

"<u>Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded Senior Secured Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower Parties as of such date) of the Borrower Parties on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower Parties for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

"<u>Consolidated Total Assets</u>" means the total consolidated assets of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as shown on the most recent consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, determined in accordance with GAAP.

"<u>Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Funded Indebtedness (less the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower Parties as of such date) of the Borrower Parties on such date to (b) Consolidated EBITDA of the Borrower Parties for the Test Period, in each case calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

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"<u>Contingent Obligations</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any obligation of such Person guaranteeing any leases, dividends or other obligations that do not constitute Indebtedness ("<u>primary obligations</u>") of any other Person (the "<u>primary obligor</u>") in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) to advance or supply funds:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or
solvency of the primary obligor; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) to purchase property, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such
primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof.

For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, no Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction shall constitute a "Contingent Obligation".

"<u>Contractual Obligation</u>" means, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any agreement, loan agreement, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, instrument or other undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.

"<u>Contribution Indebtedness</u>" means Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in an aggregate principal amount not greater than the aggregate amount of cash contributions (other than Excluded Contributions) made to the capital of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than, in the case of such Restricted Subsidiary, contributions by the Parent Borrower or any other Restricted Subsidiary to its capital) after the Closing Date and designated as a Cash Contribution Amount.

"<u>Controlled Foreign Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is a "controlled foreign corporation" within the meaning of Section 957 of the Code.

"<u>Convertible Indebtedness</u>" means Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower permitted to be incurred under the terms of this Agreement that is either (a) convertible into common stock of the Parent Borrower (and cash in lieu of fractional shares) and/or cash (in an amount determined by reference to the price of such common stock) or (b) sold as units with call options, warrants or rights to purchase (or substantially equivalent derivative transactions) that are exercisable for common stock of the Parent Borrower and/or cash (in an amount determined by reference to the price of such common stock).

"<u>Corresponding Liabilities</u>" shall mean the Obligations of a Loan Party, excluding its Parallel Liability.

"<u>Corresponding Tenor</u>" ****with respect to any Available Tenor means, as applicable, either a tenor (including overnight) or an interest payment period having approximately the same length (disregarding business day adjustment) as such Available Tenor.

"<u>Covered Entity</u>" means any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a "covered entity" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §
252.82(b);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) a "covered bank" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §
47.3(b); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) a "covered FSI" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §
382.2(b).

"<u>Covered Party</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>9.16</u>.

"<u>Credit Agreement</u>" means (i) this Agreement and (ii) whether or not this Agreement remains outstanding, if designated by the Borrowers to be included in the definition of "Credit Agreement," one or more (A) debt facilities, indentures or commercial paper facilities providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, notes, debentures, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, (B) debt securities, notes, mortgages, guarantees, collateral documents, indentures or other forms of debt financing (including convertible or exchangeable debt instruments or bank guarantees or bankers' acceptances), or (C) instruments or agreements evidencing any other Indebtedness, in each case, with the same or different borrower(s) or issuer(s) and, in each case, as amended, supplemented, modified, extended, restructured, renewed, refinanced, restated, increased (<u>provided</u> that such increase in borrowings is permitted under this Agreement), replaced or refunded in whole or in part from time to time and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or investor or group of lenders or investors.

"<u>Credit Extension</u>" means each of the following: (a) a Borrowing and (b) an L/C Credit Extension.

"<u>Daily Simple RFR</u>" means, for any day (an "<u>RFR Interest Day</u>"), an interest rate per annum equal to, for any RFR Loan denominated in (i) Sterling, SONIA for the day that is 5 RFR Business Days prior to (A) if such RFR Interest Day is an RFR Business Day, such RFR Interest Day or (B) if such RFR Interest Day is not an RFR Business Day, the RFR Business Day immediately preceding such RFR Interest Day and (ii) Dollars, Daily Simple SOFR. Any change in Daily Simple RFR due to a change in the applicable RFR shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the RFR without notice to the Borrower Representative.

"<u>Daily Simple SOFR</u>" means, for any day (a "<u>SOFR Rate Day</u>"), a rate per annum equal to SOFR for the day (such day "<u>SOFR Determination Date</u>") that is five (5) RFR Business Days prior to (i) if such SOFR Rate Day is an RFR Business Day, such SOFR Rate Day or (ii) if such SOFR Rate Day is not an RFR Business Day, the RFR Business Day immediately preceding such SOFR Rate Day, in each case, as such SOFR is published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator's Website. Any change in Daily Simple SOFR due to a change in SOFR shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in SOFR without notice to the Borrower Representative.

"<u>Debtor Relief Laws</u>" means the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, judicial management, reorganization, or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect and affecting the rights of creditors generally.

"<u>Declined Amounts</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(c)</u>.

"<u>Declining Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(c)</u>.

"<u>Default</u>" means any event or condition that constitutes an Event of Default or that, with the giving of any notice, the passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.

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"<u>Default Rate</u>" means an interest rate equal to (after as well as before judgment), (a) with respect to any overdue principal for any Loan, the applicable interest rate for such Loan plus 2.00% per annum (<u>provided</u> that with respect to Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, the determination of the applicable interest rate is subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.02(c)</u> to the extent that Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans may not be converted to, or continued as, Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, pursuant thereto), and (b) with respect to any other overdue amount, including overdue interest, the interest rate applicable to Base Rate Loans of the same Class as the Loan under which such amount is overdue plus 2.00% per annum, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.

"<u>Defaulting Lender</u>" means, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(b)</u>, any Lender that (a) has failed to perform any of its funding obligations hereunder, including in respect of its Loans or participations in respect of Letters of Credit within two (2) Business Days of the date required to be funded by it hereunder, (b) has notified the Parent Borrower or the Administrative Agent that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations or has made a public statement to that effect with respect to its funding obligations hereunder or, solely with respect to a Revolving Credit Lender, under other agreements generally in which it commits to extend credit, (c) has failed, within three (3) Business Days after reasonable request by the Administrative Agent or the Parent Borrower, to confirm in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower that it will comply with its funding obligations (<u>provided</u> that the Administrative Agent shall request such confirmation upon reasonable request from any L/C Issuer; <u>provided further</u> that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this <u>clause (c)</u> upon receipt of such confirmation by the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower) (it being understood that such Lender may otherwise remain a Defaulting Lender pursuant to one or more other clauses of this definition) or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, other than via an Undisclosed Administration, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) had a receiver, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets or a custodian appointed for it, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity, (iii) taken any action in furtherance of, or indicated its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment or (iv) become subject to a Bail-In Action; <u>provided</u> that no Lender shall be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of (x) the ownership or acquisition by a Governmental Authority of any Equity Interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender, or (y) the occurrence of any of the events described in <u>clause (d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, <u>(d)(ii)</u> or <u>(d)(iii)</u> of this definition which in each case has been dismissed or terminated prior to the Closing Date. Any determination by the Administrative Agent (or the Required Lenders to the extent that the Administrative Agent is the Defaulting Lender) that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any one or more of <u>clauses (a)</u> through <u>(d)</u> above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(b)</u>) upon delivery of written notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent, the Parent Borrower, each L/C Issuer and each Lender, as applicable.

"<u>Designated Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.28(a)</u>.

"<u>Designated Non</u><u>-Cash Consideration</u>" means the Fair Market Value of non-cash consideration received by the Parent Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale that so is designated as "Designated Non-Cash Consideration" pursuant to a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower, less the amount of cash or Cash Equivalents received in connection with a subsequent sale of or collection on or conversion of such Designated Non-Cash Consideration.

"<u>Designating Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.28(a)</u>.

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"<u>Designation Date</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(f)</u>.

"<u>Disposition</u>" or "<u>Dispose</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Asset Sale".

"<u>Disqualified Institution</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) each person identified as a "Disqualified Institution" on a list made available by the Borrowers to
the Arrangers prior to the Sixth Amendment Effective Date,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) any Company Competitor identified on a list made available to the Administrative Agent by the Borrowers from
time to time, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) as to any entity referenced in each of <u>clauses (a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> above (the " <u>Primary Disqualified Institution</u> "), any of such Primary Disqualified Institution's Affiliates identified in writing to the Administrative Agent from time to time or otherwise readily identifiable as such by name, but excluding any Affiliate
(other than any Affiliate that has been expressly named as a Disqualified Institution in accordance with clause (b) above) that is primarily engaged in, or that advises funds, or other investment vehicles that are engaged in, making,
purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans, bonds and similar extensions of credit or securities in the ordinary course and with respect to which the Primary Disqualified Institution does not, directly or indirectly, possess the
power to direct or cause the direction of such entity;

<u>provided</u> that (1) any additional designation permitted by the foregoing shall not apply retroactively (i) to any pending assignment or participation to any pending Lender or pending Participant or (ii) to any prior assignment or participation to any Lender or Participant that was permitted under the terms of this Agreement at the time of such assignment or participation, (2) "Disqualified Institutions" shall exclude any Person that a Borrower has designated as no longer being a "Disqualified Institution" by written notice delivered to the Administrative Agent from time to time, (3) for the avoidance of doubt, any entity that is a Disqualified Institution under <u>clauses (a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> above may not become an Eligible Assignee due to the fact that it is an Affiliate of an existing Lender, (4) the list of Disqualified Institutions shall only be required to be delivered to any existing Lender or Participant upon written request by such Lender or Participant to the Administrative Agent if such Lender or Participant is proposing to make an assignment or sell a participation interest and (5) in no event shall a Bona Fide Debt Fund constitute a Company Competitor or an Affiliate of a Company Competitor for purposes of <u>clauses (b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> above. The list of Disqualified Institutions and any updates thereto shall be delivered to the Administrative Agent at JPMDQ_Contact@jpmorgan.com (or to such other address as the Administrative Agent may designate to the Borrower Representative from time to time); <u>provided</u> that deletions or other modifications to the list of Disqualified Institutions shall become effective within 3 Business Days after the delivery thereof to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Disqualified Stock</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any Equity Interests of such Person that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is puttable, redeemable or exchangeable), in each case, at the option of the holder thereof or upon the happening of any event:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than
(x) as a result of a change of control or asset sale; <u>provided</u> that any purchase requirement triggered thereby may not become operative until compliance with, in the case of an asset sale, the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u> or, in the case of a change of control, the repayment in full of the Obligations, (y) solely for Equity Interests in such Person that do not constitute Disqualified Stock and cash in lieu of fractional
shares of such Equity Interests and (z) any maturity resulting from the optional redemption by the issuer thereof),

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) is convertible or exchangeable (either mandatorily or at the sole option of the holder thereof) for
Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part,

in each case prior to the date that is 91 days after the Latest Maturity Date of the Term Loans at the time of issuance of the respective Disqualified Stock; <u>provided</u> that only the portion of Equity Interests that so matures or is mandatorily redeemable, is so convertible or exchangeable or is so redeemable at the option of the holder thereof prior to such date shall be deemed to be Disqualified Stock; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that if such Equity Interests are issued to any employee or to any plan for the benefit of future, present or former employees, directors, officers, managers, members, partners, independent contractors or consultants of the Parent Borrower or its Subsidiaries or by any such plan to such future, present or former employees, directors, officers, managers, members, partners, independent contractors or consultants, such Equity Interests shall not constitute Disqualified Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by the Parent Borrower or its Subsidiaries in order to satisfy applicable statutory or regulatory obligations or as a result of such employee's termination, death or disability; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any class of Equity Interests held by any Permitted Payee of the Issuer, any of its Subsidiaries, any parent entity or any other entity in which the Issuer or a Restricted Subsidiary has an investment and is designated in good faith as an "affiliate" by the Board of Directors of the Issuer, in each case pursuant to any stock subscription or shareholders' agreement, management equity plan or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or agreement, shall not constitute Disqualified Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by the Issuer or its Subsidiaries or any parent entity or in order to satisfy applicable statutory or regulatory obligations; provided, further, than any class of Equity Interests of such Person that by its terms authorizes such Person to satisfy its obligations thereunder by delivery of Equity Interests that are not Disqualified Stock shall not be deemed to be Disqualified Stock.

"<u>Distressed Agent-Related Person</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Agent-Related Distress Event".

"<u>Divided LLC</u>" means any limited liability company which has been formed upon the consummation of an LLC Division.

"<u>Dollar</u>" and "<u>$</u>" mean lawful money of the United States.

"<u>Dollar Amount</u>" means, for any amount, at the time of determination thereof, (a) if such amount is expressed in Dollars, such amount, (b) if such amount is expressed in any other Alternative Currency, the equivalent of such amount in Dollars determined by using the rate of exchange for the purchase of Dollars with such Alternative Currency last provided (either by publication or otherwise provided to the Administrative Agent) by Reuters on the Business Day (New York City time) immediately preceding the date of determination or if such service ceases to be available or ceases to provide a rate of exchange for the purchase of Dollars with such Alternative Currency, as provided by such other publicly available information service which provides that rate of exchange at such time in place of Reuters chosen by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion (or if such service ceases to be available or ceases to provide such rate of exchange, the equivalent of such amount in Dollars as reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent using any method of determination it deems appropriate in its reasonable discretion) and (c) if such amount is denominated in any other currency, the equivalent of such amount in Dollars as reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent using any method of determination it deems appropriate in its reasonable discretion.

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"<u>Dutch Auction</u>" means an auction (an "<u>Auction</u>") conducted by the Parent Borrower or one of its Subsidiaries in order to purchase any Term Loans under a Tranche (the "<u>Purchase</u>") in accordance with the following procedures or such other procedures as may be agreed to between the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Notice Procedures</u>. In connection with any Auction, the Borrowers shall provide notification to the
Administrative Agent (for distribution to the Appropriate Lenders) of the Term Loans under such Tranche that will be the subject of the Auction (an " <u>Auction Notice</u> "). Each Auction Notice shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to
the Administrative Agent and shall specify (i) the total cash value of the bid, in a minimum amount of $10,000,000 with minimum increments of $1,000,000 in excess thereof (the " <u>Auction Amount</u> ") and (ii) the discounts to
par, which shall be expressed as a range of percentages of the par principal amount of the Term Loans under such Tranche at issue (the " <u>Discount Range</u> "), representing the range of purchase prices that could be paid in the Auction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Reply Procedures</u>. In connection with any Auction, each applicable Lender may, in its sole discretion,
participate in such Auction by providing the Administrative Agent with a notice of participation (the " <u>Return Bid</u> ") which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and shall specify (i) a discount
to par that must be expressed as a price (the " <u>Reply Discount</u> "), which must be within the Discount Range, and (ii) a principal amount of the applicable Loans such Lender is willing to sell, which must be in increments of
$1,000,000 or in an amount equal to such Lender's entire remaining amount of the applicable Loans (the " <u>Reply Amount</u> "). Lenders may only submit one Return Bid per Auction. In addition to the Return Bid, each Lender wishing
to participate in such Auction must execute and deliver, to be held in escrow by the Administrative Agent, an assignment and acceptance agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Acceptance Procedures</u>. Based on the Reply Discounts and Reply Amounts received by the Administrative
Agent, the Administrative Agent, in consultation with the Borrowers, will determine the applicable discount (the " <u>Applicable Discount</u> ") for the Auction, which shall be the lowest Reply Discount for which the Parent Borrower or its
Subsidiary, as applicable, can complete the Auction at the Auction Amount; <u>provided</u> that, in the event that the Reply Amounts are insufficient to allow the Parent Borrower or its Subsidiary, as applicable, to complete a purchase of the entire
Auction Amount (any such Auction, a " <u>Failed Auction</u> "), the Parent Borrower or such Subsidiary shall either, at its election, (i) withdraw the Auction or (ii) complete the Auction at an Applicable Discount equal to the
highest Reply Discount. The Parent Borrower or its Subsidiary, as applicable, shall purchase the applicable Loans (or the respective portions thereof) from each applicable Lender with a Reply Discount that is equal to or greater than the Applicable
Discount (" <u>Qualifying Bids</u> ") at the Applicable Discount; <u>provided</u> that if the aggregate proceeds required to purchase all applicable Loans subject to Qualifying Bids would exceed the Auction Amount for such Auction, the
Parent Borrower or its Subsidiary, as applicable, shall purchase such Loans at the Applicable Discount ratably based on the principal amounts of such Qualifying Bids (subject to adjustment for rounding as specified by the Administrative Agent). Each
participating Lender will receive notice of a Qualifying Bid as soon as reasonably practicable but in no case later than five Business Days from the date the Return Bid was due.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Additional Procedures</u>. After being initiated by an Auction Notice, the Parent Borrower or any of its
Subsidiaries, as applicable, may withdraw an Auction in their sole and absolute discretion at any time. Furthermore, in connection with any Auction, upon submission by a Lender of a Qualifying Bid, such Lender will be obligated to sell the entirety
or its allocable portion of the Reply Amount, as the case may be, at the Applicable Discount. The Purchase shall be consummated pursuant to and in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u> and, to the extent not otherwise provided
herein, shall otherwise be consummated pursuant to procedures (including as to timing, rounding and minimum amounts, Interest Periods, and other notices by the Parent Borrower or such Subsidiary, as applicable) reasonably acceptable to the
Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower.

"<u>EBITDA Grower Amount</u>" means Consolidated EBITDA for the most recently ended Test Period.

"<u>ECF De Minimis Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(i).</u>

"<u>ECF Prepayment Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(i)</u>.

"<u>EEA Member Country</u>" means any member state of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

"<u>Eligible Assignee</u>" means any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u> (subject to receipt of such consents, if any, as may be required for the assignment of the applicable Loan and/or Commitments to such Person under <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u>). For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall any Blocked Person be an Eligible Assignee.

"<u>Enforcement Event</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>.

"<u>Environmental Laws</u>" means any and all applicable federal, state, local and foreign statutes, laws (including common law), regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses or governmental restrictions relating to pollution, the protection of the environment, human health (to the extent relating to exposure to Hazardous Materials) or safety, including those related to Hazardous Materials, air emissions and discharges to public pollution control systems.

"<u>Environmental Liability</u>" means any liability, contingent or otherwise (including any liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, monitoring or oversight by a Governmental Authority, fines, penalties or indemnities), of the Borrowers, any other Loan Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries resulting from or based upon (a) any actual or (if known by the Parent Borrower) alleged violation of any Environmental Law, (b) the generation, use, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of any Hazardous Materials, (c) human exposure to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the release or threatened release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment or (e) any contract, agreement or other binding consensual arrangement pursuant to which liability is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing.

"<u>Environmental Permit</u>" means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other authorization required under any Environmental Law.

"<u>Equity Interests</u>" means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any Capital Stock that arises only by reason of the happening of a contingency that is outside of the control of the holder of such Capital Stock or any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Convertible Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower unless and until actually converted or exchanged into such Capital Stock, Permitted Bond Hedge Transactions and Permitted Warrant Transactions entered into as a part of, or in connection with, an issuance of such Convertible Indebtedness)).

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"<u>ERISA</u>" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the rules and regulations thereunder, each as amended or modified from time to time.

"<u>ERISA Affiliate</u>" means any Person who together with any Loan Party is treated as a single employer within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code) or Section 4001 of ERISA.

"<u>ERISA Event</u>" means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Plan; (b) the withdrawal of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which such entity was a "substantial employer" (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA) or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or written notification that a Multiemployer Plan is insolvent (within the meaning of Section 4245 of ERISA); (d) the filing of a written notice of intent to terminate a Plan or the treatment of a Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA, respectively, (e) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (f) an event or condition which constitutes grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (g) the determination that any Plan is considered an at-risk plan within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Section 303 of ERISA; (h) the determination that any Multiemployer Plan is considered a plan in "endangered", "critical", or "critical and declining" status within the meaning of Section 432 of the Code or Section 305 of ERISA; (i) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate; (j) the conditions for the imposition of a Lien under Section 430(k) of the Code or Section 303(k) of ERISA shall have been met with respect to any Plan; or (k) any Non-U.S. Benefit Event.

"<u>Escrow Account</u>" means a deposit or securities account at a financial institution into which any Escrow Funds are deposited.

"<u>Escrow Debt</u>" means any Indebtedness of an Escrow Subsidiary (which may not be guaranteed or receive credit support from any Person other than an Escrow Subsidiary); <u>provided</u> that the net proceeds of such Indebtedness are deposited into an Escrow Account upon the issuance thereof.

"<u>Escrow Funds</u>" means the sum of (a) the net proceeds of any Escrow Debt, plus (b) the related Additional Escrow Amount, plus (c) so long as they are retained in an Escrow Account, any income, proceeds or products of the foregoing.

"<u>Escrow Release Effective Time</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of the term "Escrow Subsidiary".

"<u>Escrow Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that (a) shall have been identified to the Administrative Agent promptly following its formation (and in any event prior to its incurrence of any Indebtedness) and (b) at no time shall contain any assets or liabilities other than any Escrow Debt, any Escrow Funds, any Escrow Accounts and such Subsidiary's rights and obligations under any documents related to the Escrow Debt. Until such time as the proceeds of such Escrow Debt have been released from escrow in accordance with the applicable escrow arrangements (the "<u>Escrow Release Effective Time</u>"), each relevant Escrow Subsidiary shall be deemed not to be a Subsidiary for any purpose of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; <u>provided</u> that as of and after the Escrow Release Effective Time, each relevant Escrow Subsidiary shall cease to be an Escrow Subsidiary and shall be a Subsidiary for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any such Escrow Debt shall be required to be permitted pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> and any Liens securing such Escrow Debt shall be required to be permitted pursuant to <u>Section 7.02</u>.

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"<u>EU Bail</u><u>-In Legislation Schedule</u>" means the document described as such and published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person) from time to time.

"<u>EU Treaty</u>" means the Treaty on European Union.

"<u>EURIBOR Rate</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Euros and for any Interest Period, the EURIBOR Screen Rate two TARGET Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period.

"<u>EURIBOR Screen Rate</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Euros and for any Interest Period, the euro interbank offered rate administered by the European Money Markets Institute (or any other person which takes over the administration of that rate) for the relevant Interest Period displayed (before any correction, recalculation or republication by the administrator) on page EURIBOR01 of the Reuters screen (or any replacement Thomson Reuters page which displays that rate) or on the appropriate page of such other information service which publishes that rate from time to time in place of Reuters published at approximately 11:00 a.m. Brussels time two TARGET Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period. If such page or service ceases to be available, the Administrative Agent may specify another page or service displaying the relevant rate after consultation with the Borrower.

"<u>Euro</u>" and "<u>€</u>" means the single currency of the Participating Member States introduced in accordance with the provisions of Article 109(i)4 of the EU Treaty.

"<u>Event of Default</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01</u>.

"<u>Excess Cash Flow</u>" means, with respect to any Excess Cash Flow Period, an amount, not less than zero, equal to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The sum, without duplication, of

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Consolidated Net Income of the Borrower Parties for such Excess Cash Flow Period, *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)  ***non -cash charges*** : all non-cash charges, losses and expenses (including depreciation and amortization) of the Borrower Parties that were deducted in calculating such Consolidated Net Income, but excluding any non-cash charges, losses and expenses representing an accrual or reserve for potential cash items in any future period and excluding amortization of a prepaid cash item that was paid in a prior period; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)  ***decreases in working capital*** : decreases in Working Capital for such period (other than any such
decreases arising from acquisitions or Dispositions by the Borrower Parties completed during such period, the application of purchase accounting or any third-party indemnification payments received by any Borrower Party during such period); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)  ***dispositions*** : an amount equal to (A) the aggregate net non-cash loss on Dispositions by the Borrower Parties during such period (other than Dispositions in the ordinary course of business) to the extent deducted in arriving at such Consolidated Net Income *less* (B) to the extent otherwise included or included in Consolidated Net Income) the Net Cash Proceeds of any such Dispositions received during such period; *plus* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)  ***minority Equity Interests*** : the aggregate amount of cash dividends and other cash distributions
received during such period by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of minority Equity Interests in any Person, *minus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the sum, without duplication between the categories below and without duplication of any amount satisfying any
of the criteria below that the Parent Borrower elects to reduce the mandatory prepayments required pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(i)(B)</u> (in each case, with respect to the Borrower Parties on a consolidated basis), of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)  ***non -cash credits*** : all non-cash credits, income or gains included in calculating such Consolidated Net Income, but excluding any non-cash credit, income or gain to the extent representing the
reversal of an accrual or reserve described in <u>paragraph (a)(ii)</u> above; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)  ***increases in working capital*** : an amount equal to the sum of (A) the increase in the Working
Capital of the Borrower Parties during such period (other than any such increase arising from acquisitions or Dispositions by the Borrower Parties completed during such period, the application of purchase accounting or any third-party
indemnification payments paid by any Borrower Party during such period), if any, *plus* (B) the increase in long-term accounts receivable of the Borrower Parties, if any; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)  ***payments on indebtedness*** *:* repayments, prepayments, repurchases, redemptions and other cash
payments made by the Borrower Parties with respect to the principal of any Indebtedness (including principal representing capitalized interest) or the principal component of any Capitalized Lease Obligations of the Borrower Parties during such
period (excluding voluntary prepayments of Term Loans), including all premium, make-whole or penalty payments paid in cash (to the extent such payments are not expensed during such period or are not deducted
in calculating Consolidated Net Income) and all repayments with respect to revolving Indebtedness to the extent accompanied by a corresponding reduction in commitments; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)  ***restricted payments*** : cash payments made by the Borrower Parties during such period in respect of
Restricted Payments (excluding Restricted Payments made pursuant to <u>clause (i)(B)</u> of the Available Amount and pursuant to <u>Sections 7.05(b)(2)</u>, <u>(3)</u>, <u>(17)</u>, <u>(21)</u> and <u>(23)</u> (other than such Restricted Payments
made to pay interest expense for any Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction); <u>provided</u> that cash payments in respect of <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(21)</u> and <u>(23)</u> will be included under this <u>clause (iv)</u> to the
extent the applicable cash payments utilized for any Restricted Payment thereunder resulted in an increase to Consolidated Net Income during such Excess Cash Flow Period (and only to the extent of such increase)); *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)  ***taxes*** : (A) cash payments made by the Borrower Parties during such period in respect of
Taxes, to the extent such payments exceed the amount of tax expense deducted in calculating such Consolidated Net Income, and (B) cash payments that the Borrower Parties will be required to make in respect of Taxes within 180 days after the end
of such period; <u>provided</u> that amounts described in this <u>clause (B)</u> will not reduce Excess Cash Flow in subsequent periods, and, to the extent not paid, will increase Excess Cash Flow in the subsequent period; *plus* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)  ***capital expenditures and investments*** : cash payments made by the Borrower Parties during such
period in respect of capital expenditures or Investments (including Permitted Investments (including in Cash Equivalents but only to the extent (i) appearing (or would be required to appear) as "restricted" on a balance sheet of
such person or are subject to any Lien (in each case, unless related to the Loan Documents) or (ii) are deposits for the benefit of customers, suppliers or other commercial counterparties), any acquisitions and acquisitions of intellectual
property) made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)  ***dispositions*** : an amount equal to the aggregate net non-cash gain on Dispositions by the Borrower Parties during such period (other than Dispositions in the ordinary course of business) to the extent included in arriving at such Consolidated Net Income and the
net cash loss on Dispositions to the extent otherwise added to arrive at Consolidated Net Income; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)  ***cash payments for long -term liabilities*** :
all cash payments made by the Borrower Parties during such period in respect of long-term liabilities of the Borrower Parties (other than payments on Indebtedness for borrowed money) to the extent such
payments are not expensed during such period or are not deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income, except to the extent financed with the proceeds of long-term Indebtedness of the Borrower Parties; *plus*,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)  ***cash payments from internal cash flow*** : any cash expenditures made by the Borrower Parties from
internally generated cash flow (to the extent not deducted in arriving at Consolidated Net Income) of the Borrower Parties (including (x) fees, financing fees, expenses and purchase price adjustments with respect to transactions (whether or not
consummated), (y) rental, interest or other payments made or to be made in respect of any lease, concession or license of property before or after the Closing Date to the extent that such expenditures are not expensed (or exceed the amount that is
expensed, and (z) costs and expenses of the type described in clause (1)(j) of the definition of "Consolidated EBITDA") in such period or are not deducted in arriving at such Consolidated Net Income; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)  ***swap obligations*** : cash expenditures made by the Borrower Parties in respect of Swap Obligations
or Swap Contracts during such period to the extent not deducted in arriving at such Consolidated Net Income; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)  ***minority Equity Interests*** : the aggregate amount of net income in respect of minority Equity
Interests in any Person for such period included in arriving at such Consolidated Net Income; *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)  ***acquisitions and Investments*** : the aggregate amount of any payments in respect of purchase price
adjustments or earn-outs made in cash during such period by any Borrower Party in connection with any acquisition or other Investment permitted hereunder;

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<u>provided</u>, that (A) with respect to <u>sections (b)(vi)</u>, <u>(vii)</u>, <u>(viii)</u>, <u>(ix)</u> and <u>(xii)</u> above, at the option of the Parent Borrower, (1) the amount shall also include any amount committed to be paid pursuant to a binding contract in any subsequent period so long as to the extent such amount is not actually paid as committed in such subsequent period, such amount shall be added back in calculating Excess Cash Flow for such subsequent period and (2) the amount shall also include any payment made after such period and prior to the date on which the Excess Cash Flow calculation is due so long as such amount will not be deducted in subsequent periods and (B) any reductions to clause (a) pursuant to <u>section (b)(iii)</u>, <u>(iv)</u>, <u>(v)</u>, <u>(vi)</u>, <u>(viii)</u>, <u>(x)</u> or <u>(xii)</u> shall only be made to the extent any such payments were financed with internally generated cash flow or borrowings under any revolving credit facility (including the Revolving Credit Facility).

"<u>Excess Cash Flow Period</u>" means any fiscal year of the Parent Borrower, commencing with the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022.

"<u>Exchange Act</u>" means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Exchange Agent</u>" means (a) the Administrative Agent or (b) any other financial institution or advisor employed by the Parent Borrower (whether or not an Affiliate of the Administrative Agent), after consultation with the Administrative Agent, to act as an arranger in connection with any Permitted Debt Exchange pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.19</u>; <u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower shall not designate the Administrative Agent as the Exchange Agent without the written consent of the Administrative Agent (it being understood that the Administrative Agent shall be under no obligation to agree to act as the Exchange Agent); <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that neither the Parent Borrower nor any of their Affiliates may act as the Exchange Agent.

"<u>Excluded Accounts</u>" means (1) payroll, healthcare and other employee wage and benefit accounts, (2) tax accounts, including sales tax accounts, (3) escrow, defeasance and redemption accounts, (4) fiduciary or trust accounts, (5) disbursement accounts, (6) accounts subject to cash pooling arrangements, (7) zero balance accounts and (8) the funds or other property held in or maintained for such purposes in any such account described in <u>clauses (1)</u> through <u>(7)</u>.

"<u>Excluded Contributions</u>" means the net cash proceeds and Cash Equivalents, or the Fair Market Value of other assets, received by the Parent Borrower after the Closing Date from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) contributions to its common equity capital, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the sale of Capital Stock (other than Excluded Equity) of the Parent Borrower,

in each case designated as Excluded Contributions pursuant to an officer's certificate of a Responsible Officer, or that has been utilized to make a Restricted Payment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.</u><u>05(b)(2)</u>. Excluded Contributions will be excluded from the calculation of the Available Amount.

"<u>Excluded Equity</u>" means (i) Disqualified Stock, (ii) any Equity Interests issued or sold to a Restricted Subsidiary or any employee stock ownership plan or trust established by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (to the extent such employee stock ownership plan or trust has been funded by the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary) and (iii) any Equity Interest that has already been used or designated (x) as (or the proceeds of which have been used or designated as) a Cash Contribution Amount, an Excluded Contribution or Refunding Capital Stock, or (y) to increase the amount available under <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u><u>(b)(4)(a)</u> or <u>clause</u> <u>(</u><u>14</u><u>)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Investments".

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"<u>Excluded Property</u>" means, with respect to any Loan Party or any direct or indirect Subsidiary of such Loan Party:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any fee-owned real property and any leased or subleased real property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) motor vehicles and other assets subject to certificates of title to the extent a Lien thereon cannot be
perfected by filing a general all-asset UCC financing statement (or analogous filing in the jurisdiction of the applicable Borrower or Guarantor), letter of credit rights and commercial tort claims (other than
letter of credit rights and commercial tort claims that can be perfected by the filing of a general all-asset UCC financing statement);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) assets to the extent a security interest in such assets would result in material adverse tax consequences
(including as a result of the operation of Section 956 of the Code or any similar law or regulation in any applicable jurisdiction), or material adverse regulatory consequences, in each case, as reasonably determined by the Parent Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) pledges of, and security interests in, assets in favor of the Collateral Agent which are prohibited by
applicable Law; <u>provided</u> that (i) any such limitation described in this <u>clause (d)</u> on the security interests granted under the Collateral Documents shall only apply to the extent that any such prohibition would not be
rendered ineffective pursuant to the UCC or any other applicable Law or principles of equity and shall not apply (where the UCC or similar provision of other applicable Law is applicable) to any proceeds or receivables thereof, the assignment of
which is expressly deemed effective under the UCC or other applicable law, notwithstanding such prohibition and (ii) in the event of the termination or elimination of any such prohibition contained in any applicable Law, a security interest in
such assets shall be automatically and simultaneously granted under the applicable Collateral Documents and shall be included as Collateral (unless such asset would otherwise constitute Excluded Property pursuant to another clause hereto);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) any governmental licenses or state or local franchises, charters and authorizations, to the extent security
interests in favor of the Collateral Agent in such licenses, franchises, charters or authorizations are prohibited or restricted thereby, in each case, except to the extent such prohibition is unenforceable after giving effect to the applicable anti-assignment provisions of the UCC or other applicable Law and other than proceeds and receivables thereof; <u>provided</u> that (i) any such limitation described in this <u>clause (e)</u> on the
security interests granted under the Collateral Documents shall only apply to the extent that any such prohibition or restriction would not be rendered ineffective pursuant to the UCC or any other applicable Law or principles of equity and
(ii) in the event of the termination or elimination of any such prohibition or restriction contained in any applicable license, franchise, charter or authorization, a security interest in such licenses, franchises, charters or authorizations
shall be automatically and simultaneously granted under the applicable Collateral Documents and shall be included as Collateral (unless such asset would otherwise constitute Excluded Property pursuant to another clause hereto);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Equity Interests in (A) any not-for-profit Subsidiary, (B) any captive insurance Subsidiary, (C) any Receivables Subsidiary, (D) any Unrestricted Subsidiary, (E) any Immaterial
Subsidiary, except to the extent perfected by the filing of a general all-asset UCC financing statement and (F) any Person which is acquired after the Closing Date to the extent and for so long as such
Equity Interests are pledged in respect of Acquired Indebtedness and such pledge constitutes a Permitted Lien;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any lease, license or other agreement or any property subject to a purchase money security interest,
Capitalized Lease Obligation or similar arrangement in each case permitted to be incurred under this Agreement, to the extent that a grant of a security interest therein would violate or invalidate such lease, license or agreement or purchase money
arrangement or create a right of termination in favor of any other party thereto (other than a Loan Party or their Wholly Owned Subsidiaries), in each case, except to the extent such prohibition is unenforceable after giving effect to the applicable anti-assignment provisions of the UCC or other applicable Law, other than (where the UCC or similar provision of other applicable Law is applicable) proceeds and receivables thereof, the assignment of which is
expressly deemed effective under the UCC or other applicable Law, notwithstanding such prohibition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) "intent-to-use" trademark applications to the extent that, and solely during the period prior to the filing of evidence of use of such trademark, the grant of a security interest therein would invalidate such intent-to-use trademark application under Federal law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any assets sold pursuant to a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Voting Stock in excess of 65% of the Voting Stock of any Excluded Tax Subsidiary, other than Voting Stock in a
Loan Party and Voting Stock owned by a Loan Party that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Margin Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Excluded Accounts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) any assets of (including Equity Interests held by) (A) any Excluded Tax Subsidiary other than a Loan
Party, (B) any not-for-profit Subsidiary, (C) any captive insurance Subsidiary or (D) any Receivables Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) cash and other deposits used to secure letter of credit reimbursement obligations to the extent such letters of
credit are permitted by this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) any assets located outside of the United States with a value (as determined in good faith by the Parent
Borrower) of less than $20,000,000, except to the extent perfected by the filing of a general all-asset UCC financing statement or owned by a Loan Party that is not a U.S. Loan Party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) any assets excluded in the case of any Loan Party that is a non-U.S. Subsidiary by application of the Guaranty and Security Principles; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) any other assets for which the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative agree (in writing) that the
cost of obtaining or perfecting a security interest in such assets is excessive in relation to either the value of such assets as Collateral or the benefit of the Lenders of the security afforded thereby.

Notwithstanding anything herein or the Collateral Documents to the contrary, Excluded Property shall not include any Proceeds (as defined in the UCC), substitutions or replacements of any Excluded Property (unless such Proceeds, substitutions or replacements would otherwise constitute Excluded Property referred to above).

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"<u>Excluded Subsidiary</u>" means, subject to the last paragraph of <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u>, any Subsidiary that is (a) an Unrestricted Subsidiary, (b) not wholly owned directly by the Parent Borrower or one or more of its respective Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, (c) an Immaterial Subsidiary, (d) an Excluded Tax Subsidiary, (e) [reserved], (f) a Non-U.S. Subsidiary for which the providing of a guarantee would reasonably be expected to result in a violation or breach of, or conflict with, fiduciary duties of such Non-U.S. Subsidiary's officers, directors, or managers, (g) a Subsidiary that is prohibited by applicable Law from guaranteeing the Facilities, or which would require governmental (including regulatory) consent, approval, license or authorization to provide a guarantee unless, such consent, approval, license or authorization has been received, (h) a Subsidiary that is prohibited from guaranteeing the Facilities by any Contractual Obligation in existence on the Closing Date (but not entered into in contemplation thereof) and for so long as any such Contractual Obligation exists (or, in the case of any newly-acquired Subsidiary, in existence at the time of acquisition thereof but not entered into in contemplation thereof for so long as any such Contractual Obligation exists), (i) a Subsidiary with respect to which a guarantee by it of the Facilities would result in material adverse tax consequences to the Parent Borrower or one or more of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative, (j) any Receivables Subsidiary, (k) not-for-profit subsidiaries, (l) any Non-U.S. Subsidiary to the extent excluded by application of the Guaranty and Security Principles, (m) [reserved], (n) captive insurance subsidiaries and (o) any other Subsidiary with respect to which, in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower, the cost or other consequences (including any adverse tax consequences) of guaranteeing the Facilities would be excessive in view of the benefits to be obtained by the Lenders therefrom; <u>provided</u> that if a Subsidiary executes the Guaranty as a "Guarantor" or a "Subsidiary Guarantor" and at the time of such execution, such Subsidiary is an entity described in <u>clauses (a)</u> through <u>(d)</u> or <u>clauses (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> through <u>(o)</u> above, then it shall not constitute an "Excluded Subsidiary" as a result of being an entity described in such clauses(s) (unless released from its obligations under the Guaranty as a "Guarantor" or a "Subsidiary Guarantor" in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, including by virtue of later becoming an Excluded Subsidiary pursuant to a different clause of this definition); <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that no Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower shall be an Excluded Subsidiary if such Subsidiary is a guarantor with respect to any Refinancing Notes, any Incremental Equivalent Debt or, to the extent incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary, any other Indebtedness that is treated as an "obligation of a United States person" within the meaning of the Code Section 956, in each case, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount in excess of the Threshold Amount.

"<u>Excluded Swap Obligation</u>" means, with respect to any Guarantor, (a) any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the Guarantee of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any Guarantee thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation, or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) (i) by virtue of such Guarantor's failure to constitute an "eligible contract participant," as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder (determined after giving effect to any applicable keepwell, support, or other agreement for the benefit of such Guarantor), at the time the guarantee of (or grant of such security interest by, as applicable) such Guarantor becomes or would become effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or (ii) in the case of a Swap Obligation that is subject to a clearing requirement pursuant to section 2(h) of the Commodity Exchange Act, because such Guarantor is a "financial entity," as defined in section 2(h)(7)(C) the Commodity Exchange Act, at the time the guarantee of (or grant of such security interest by, as applicable) such Guarantor becomes or would become effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or (b) any other Swap Obligation designated as an "Excluded Swap Obligation" of such Guarantor as specified in any agreement between the relevant Loan Parties and Hedge Bank applicable to such Swap Obligation.

"<u>Excluded Tax Subsidiary</u>" means (a) any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, (b) any FSHCO or (c) any direct or indirect Subsidiary of a FSHCO or Controlled Foreign Subsidiary.

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"<u>Excluded Taxes</u>" means any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to a Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient: (a) Taxes imposed on or measured by such Recipient's net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes, and branch profits Taxes, in each case, (i) imposed as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case of any Lender, its applicable Lending Office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision thereof) or (ii) that are Other Connection Taxes, (b) in the case of a Recipient (other than any Recipient (i) becoming a party hereto pursuant to a request by any Loan Party under <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u> or (ii) changing its Lending Office under <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(f)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>3.07</u>), any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed pursuant to a Law in effect on the date on which such Recipient becomes a party hereto or changes its Lending Office, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, additional amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable either to such Recipient's assignor immediately before such Recipient became a party hereto or to such Recipient immediately before it changed its Lending Office (c) Taxes attributable to such Recipient's failure to comply with <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(g)</u> and (d) any Taxes imposed under FATCA.

"<u>Executive Order</u>" means Executive Order No. 13224 of September 23, 2001, entitled Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)).

"<u>Existing 2024-1 Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Fifth Amendment.

"<u>Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>Existing Initial Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the First Amendment.

"<u>Existing Initial Term A Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Second Amendment

"<u>Existing Letters of Credit</u>" means a letter of credit issued by an L/C Issuer under Indebtedness that is subject to the Refinancing and which is designated in writing by the Parent Borrower and such L/C Issuer to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the Closing Date as an "Existing Letter of Credit".

"<u>Existing Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Existing Revolving Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a</u>).

"<u>Existing Revolving Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Existing Term Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Existing Term Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Existing Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt</u>" means "bridge" financings (including "bridge" loans), escrow or similar arrangements, which by their terms will be converted (subject to customary conditions to conversion for a debt instrument of a similar type) into loans or other Indebtedness that have, or extended such that they have, a maturity date later than the Latest Maturity Date of the Term B Loan Facilities then-outstanding.

"<u>Extended Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

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"<u>Extended Loans Agent</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extended Revolving Commitments</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extended Revolving Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extended Term Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extended Term Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extended Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extending Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(b)</u>.

"<u>Extension</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(b)</u>.

"<u>Extension Amendment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(c)</u>.

"<u>Extension Date</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(d)</u>.

"<u>Extension Election</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(b)</u>.

"<u>Extension Request</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Extension Request Deadline</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(b)</u>.

"<u>Facility</u>" means each Term Facility, the Revolving Credit Facility and/or the Letter of Credit Sublimit, as the context may require.

"<u>Factoring Transaction</u>" means any transaction or series of transactions that may be entered into by Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to which Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary may sell, convey, assign or otherwise transfer Receivables Assets (which may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred) to any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that any such person that is a Subsidiary meets the qualifications in <u>clauses (1) – (3)</u> of the definition of "Receivables Subsidiary".

"<u>Failed Auction</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Dutch Auction."

"<u>Fair Market Value</u>" means, with respect to any asset or property, the price that would be negotiated in an arm's-length, free market transaction, for cash, between a willing seller and a willing and able buyer, neither of whom is under undue pressure or compulsion to complete the transaction (as determined in good faith by the senior management or the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower, whose determination will be conclusive for all purposes under the Loan Documents); <u>provided</u>, that with respect to any transaction in which the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as the case may be, obtains a letter or report from an Independent Financial Advisor stating that the price and/or compensation received in connection with such transaction is the fair market value for such asset or property, such report or letter will be conclusive evidence of the Fair Market Value for purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>FATCA</u>" means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the Closing Date (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future Treasury regulations or official administrative interpretations thereof, any agreements entered into pursuant to current Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code (or any amended or successor version described above) and any intergovernmental agreements implementing the foregoing (together with any Laws or practices implementing such agreements).

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"<u>Federal Funds Rate</u>" means, for any day, the rate calculated by the NYFRB based on such day's federal funds transactions by depositary institutions, as determined in such manner as shall be set forth on the NYFRB's Website from time to time, and published on the next succeeding Business Day by the NYFRB as the effective federal funds rate; <u>provided</u> that if the Federal Funds Rate as so determined would be less than 0%, such rate shall be deemed to be 0% for the purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Fee Letter</u>" means that certain fee letter, dated as of April 1, 2022, by and among the Parent Borrower, JPMorgan and Barclays Bank PLC.

"<u>Fifth Amendment</u>" means the Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2025, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

"<u>Fifth Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "Fifth Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the Fifth Amendment.

"<u>Financial Covenant</u>" means the financial covenant applicable from time to time under <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u>.

"<u>First Amendment</u>" means the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2023, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

"<u>First Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "First Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the First Amendment.

"<u>Fitch</u>" means Fitch Ratings, Inc. or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"<u>Floor</u>" means the benchmark rate floor, if any, provided in this Agreement initially (as of the execution of this Agreement, the modification, amendment or renewal of this Agreement or otherwise) with respect to Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, each Adjusted Daily Simple RFR or the Central Bank Rate, as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) the Floor with respect to the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility and any Central Bank Rate relating to the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility shall be 0% per annum, (b) the Floor with respect to the Initial Term A Loans and any Central Bank Rate relating to the Initial Term A Loans shall be 0% per annum, (c) the Floor with respect to each of the Initial Dollar Term B Loans, the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, as applicable, shall be 0% per annum, and (d) the Floor with respect to each of the Initial Euro Term B Loans, the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, the 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, and any Central Bank Rate relating to each of the Initial Euro Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, the 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, shall be 0% per annum.

"<u>Fourth Amendment</u>" means the Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2024, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

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"<u>Fourth Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "Fourth Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the Fourth Amendment.

"<u>FRB</u>" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States.

"<u>Fronting Exposure</u>" means, at any time there is a Defaulting Lender under any Tranche of the Revolving Credit Facility, with respect to an L/C Issuer under such Tranche, such Defaulting Lender's Pro Rata Share of the outstanding L/C Obligations under such Tranche (other than L/C Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender's participation obligation has been reallocated to other Non-Defaulting Lenders under such Tranche or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof).

"<u>FSHCO</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, in each case, which Subsidiary owns no material assets other than Capital Stock and/or indebtedness of one or more Controlled Foreign Subsidiaries or another FSHCO.

"<u>Fund</u>" means any Person (other than a natural person) that is engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business.

"<u>GAAP</u>" means, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.03(b)</u>, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect as of the date of determination thereof.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, administrative tribunal, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government; including any applicable supranational bodies (such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

"<u>Granting Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u>.

"<u>Guarantee</u>" means, as to any Person, without duplication, (a) any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person guaranteeing or having the economic effect of guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other monetary obligation payable or performable by another Person (the "<u>primary obligor</u>") in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and including any Obligation of such Person, direct or indirect (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation, (ii) to purchase or lease property, securities or services for the purpose of assuring the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of the payment or performance of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation, (iii) to maintain working capital, equity capital or any other financial statement condition or liquidity or level of income or cash flow of the primary obligor so as to enable the primary obligor to pay such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation or (iv) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any other manner the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of the payment or performance thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part), or (b) any Lien on any assets of such Person securing any Indebtedness or other monetary obligation of any other Person, whether or not such Indebtedness or other monetary obligation is assumed by such Person (or any right, contingent or otherwise, of any holder of such Indebtedness to obtain any such Lien); <u>provided</u> that the term "Guarantee" shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit, in either case in the ordinary course of business, or customary or reasonable indemnity obligations in effect on the Closing Date, or entered into in connection with any acquisition or Disposition of assets permitted under this Agreement (other than such obligations with respect to Indebtedness). The amount of any Guarantee shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof, in respect of which such Guarantee is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith. The term "<u>Guarantee</u>" as a verb has a corresponding meaning.

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"<u>Guarantors</u>" means, collectively, (a) the Parent Borrower (solely with respect to the obligations of any Subsidiary Borrower and in respect of Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements), (b) each other Borrower, (c) as of the Closing Date, the Subsidiaries of the Parent Borrower listed on <u>Schedule 1</u> and (d) each other Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that shall be required to execute and deliver (or otherwise does execute and deliver) a guaranty or guaranty supplement pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> or <u>6.16</u>, unless it has ceased to be a Guarantor pursuant to the terms hereof.

"<u>Guaranty</u>" means the Guaranty made by the Parent Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors in favor of the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit</u> <u>E</u>, together with each other guaranty and guaranty supplement delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> or <u>6.16</u>.

"<u>Guaranty and Security Principles</u>" means the Guaranty and Security Principles set forth on <u>Schedule 1.12</u>.

"<u>Hazardous Materials</u>" means all explosive or radioactive substances or wastes and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, including petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, toxic mold, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, infectious or medical wastes and all other hazardous or toxic substances or wastes of any nature regulated pursuant to any Environmental Law.

"<u>Hedge Bank</u>" means any Person that (a) at the time it enters into a Swap Contract or within 60 days thereafter, is a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent, (b)(i) in the case of any Swap Contract in effect on or prior to the Closing Date, is, as of the Closing Date or within 60 days thereafter, a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent and a party to a Swap Contract, (ii) in the case of any Swap Contract in effect on or prior to the date of any amendment, restatement or amendment and restatement to this Agreement (including any incremental amendment), is, as of the date of such amendment, restatement or amendment and restatement to this Agreement or within 60 days thereafter, a Lender or an Agent or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Agent and a party to a Swap Contract, (c) is a party to a Swap Contract and whose long term senior unsecured debt rating is A/A2 by S&P or Moody's (or their equivalent) or higher or (d) is approved by the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent in their reasonable discretion.

"<u>Honor Date</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>.

"<u>IFRS</u>" means the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as in effect from time to time.

"<u>Immaterial Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that, for any Test Period, does not have both (a) assets (when combined with the assets of all other Immaterial Subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany obligations) in excess of 5.0% of Consolidated Total Assets and (b) Consolidated EBITDA (when combined with the Consolidated EBITDA of all other Immaterial Subsidiaries, after eliminating intercompany obligations) in excess of 5.0% of the Consolidated EBITDA of the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period; <u>provided</u> that (x), at all times prior to the first delivery of financial statements pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u> or <u>(b)</u>, this definition shall be applied based on the pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries delivered to the Administrative Agent prior to the Closing Date and (y) any Subsidiary existing on the Closing Date pursuant to the definition of "Excluded Subsidiary" (other than pursuant to <u>clause (c)</u> thereof) that (1) is not a Guarantor on the Closing Date or (2) as of the Closing Date, is not required to become a Guarantor pursuant to the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u>, shall not, in each case, be deemed to be an "Immaterial Subsidiary" for purposes of the definition of "Excluded Subsidiary" and the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u>.

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"<u>Implementation Agreement</u>" has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

"<u>Increase Effective Date</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 2.14(c).

"<u>Incremental Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Incremental Arranger</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Incremental Equivalent Debt</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(a)</u>.

"<u>Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(a)</u>.

"<u>Incremental Equivalent Debt Documents</u>" means, collectively, the indentures, credit agreements, facilities agreements or other similar agreements pursuant to which any Incremental Equivalent Debt is incurred, together with all instruments and other agreements in connection therewith, as amended supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, but only to the extent permitted under the terms of the Loan Documents.

"<u>Incur</u>" means, with respect to any Indebtedness, Capital Stock or Lien, to issue, assume, guarantee, incur or otherwise become liable for such Indebtedness, Capital Stock or Lien, as applicable; <u>provided</u> that any Indebtedness, Capital Stock or Lien of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary (whether by merger, amalgamation, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be Incurred by such Person at the time it becomes a Subsidiary.

"<u>Indebtedness</u>" means, with respect to any Person, without duplication:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the principal of any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) in respect of borrowed
money, (ii) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit or bankers' acceptances (or, without duplication, reimbursement agreements in respect thereof), (iii) representing the deferred and unpaid
purchase price of any property, (iv) in respect of Capitalized Lease Obligations or (v) representing any net obligations under Swap Contracts, in each case, if and to the extent that any of the foregoing Indebtedness (other than letters of
credit and Swap Contracts) would appear as a liability on a balance sheet (excluding the footnotes thereto) of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) to the extent not otherwise included, any guarantee by such Person of the Indebtedness of another Person (other
than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) to the extent not otherwise included, Indebtedness of another Person secured by a Lien on any asset owned by
such Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by such Person); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the amount of such Indebtedness will be the lesser of: (a) the Fair Market Value of such asset on the date such Indebtedness was
Incurred or, at the option of such Person, at such date of determination, and (b) the amount of such Indebtedness of such other Person.

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Notwithstanding the above provisions, in no event shall the following constitute Indebtedness:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Contingent Obligations Incurred in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) obligations under or in respect of Receivables Financings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any balance that constitutes a trade payable, accrued expense or similar obligation to a trade creditor, in
each case Incurred in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any license in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) intercompany liabilities that would be eliminated on the consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Borrower and
its consolidated Subsidiaries (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, funded Indebtedness for borrowed money);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) prepaid or deferred revenue arising in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Cash Management Services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) any purchase price or other post-closing payment adjustments, including
royalties, earnouts, contingent payments or deferred payments of a similar nature incurred in connection with any acquisition or Disposition by the Parent Borrower or any of its consolidated Subsidiaries, in each case to which the counterparty may
become entitled; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, at the time of closing, the amount of any such payment is not determinable and, to the extent such payment thereafter becomes fixed and determined, the amount is paid in a timely manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) any obligations that would otherwise constitute Indebtedness, to the extent (i) of any funds that are
irrevocably deposited with the trustee or agent or otherwise for the benefit of the holders thereof and (ii) an irrevocable and unconditional notice of redemption, offer to purchase or notice of prepayment under the instrument governing such
indebtedness has been delivered, in each case, in connection with the redemption, tender, defeasance or other early payment of such indebtedness, either in whole or in part;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) for the avoidance of doubt, any obligations in respect of workers' compensation claims, early retirement
or termination obligations, payroll liabilities, deferred compensation, employee or director equity plans, pension fund obligations or contributions or similar claims, obligations or contributions or social security or wage taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock and Preferred Stock);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) any Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii) indebtedness that constitutes "Indebtedness" merely by virtue of a pledge of an Investment (without
any accompanying guaranty) in an Unrestricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv) prepayments of deposits received from clients or customers in the ordinary course of business or consistent
with past practices; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv) obligations under any license, permit or other approval (or guarantees given in respect of such obligations)
Incurred prior to the Closing Date or in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practices.

"<u>Indemnified Liabilities</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u>.

"<u>Indemnified Taxes</u>" means (a) all Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) to the extent not otherwise described in (a), all Other Taxes.

"<u>Indemnitees</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u>.

"<u>Independent Financial Advisor</u>" means an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm or consultant, in each case of nationally recognized standing that is, in the good faith determination of the Parent Borrower, qualified to perform the task for which it has been engaged.

"<u>Information</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>.

"<u>Initial Dollar Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Initial Dollar Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>, in each case, on the Closing Date.

"<u>Initial Dollar Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make Initial Dollar Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "Initial Dollar Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The initial aggregate amount of the Initial Dollar Term B Commitments is $3,600,000,000.00.

"<u>Initial Dollar Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>.

"<u>Initial Euro Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Initial Euro Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>, in each case, on the Closing Date.

"<u>Initial Euro Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make Initial Euro Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "Initial Euro Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The initial aggregate amount of the Initial Euro Term B Commitments is €600,000,000.00.

"<u>Initial Euro Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>.

"<u>Initial Incremental Euro Term B Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> and Section 1.01(b) of the Second Amendment, in each case, on the Second Amendment Effective Date.

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"<u>Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> hereof and Section 1.01(b) of the Second Amendment in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The aggregate amount of the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitments is €250,000,000.

"<u>Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in the Second Amendment.

"<u>Initial Incremental Revolving Credit Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in the Third Amendment.

"<u>Initial Term A Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Initial Term A Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the applicable Term Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>, in each case, on the Closing Date.

"<u>Initial Term A Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, its obligation to make Initial Term A Loans to the Parent Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Term Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> under the caption "Initial Term A Commitment" as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The initial aggregate amount of the Initial Term A Commitments is $1,000,000,000.00.

"<u>Initial Term A Loans</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u>.

"<u>Initial Term B Borrowing</u>" means an Initial Dollar Term B Borrowing and an Initial Euro Term B Borrowing.

"<u>Initial Term B Commitment</u>" means the Initial Dollar Term B Commitments, the Initial Euro Term B Commitments, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitments, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Euro Term B Commitments, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments and 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments.

"<u>Initial Term B Loans</u>" means Initial Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Euro Term B Loans, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans.

"<u>Initial Term Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing consisting of an Initial Term A Borrowing, an Initial Dollar Term B Borrowing, or an Initial Euro Term B Borrowing.

"<u>Initial Term Commitment</u>" means Initial Term A Commitments, Initial Dollar Term B Commitments, Initial Euro Term B Commitments, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitments, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2024-1 Euro Term B Commitments, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments and 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments.

"<u>Initial Term Facilities</u>" means, collectively, the facilities in respect of the (i) Initial Term A Loans and Initial Term A Commitments, (ii) Initial Dollar Term B Loans and Initial Dollar Term B Commitments, (iii) Initial Euro Term B Loans and Initial Euro Term B Commitments, (iv) 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, (v) 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans and 2024-1

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Incremental Dollar Term B Commitments, (vi) Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans and Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitments, (vii) 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, (ix) 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans and 2024-1 Euro Term B Commitments, (x) 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, (xi) 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans and 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments, (xii) 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, and (xiii) 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments.

"<u>Initial Term Loans</u>" means Initial Term A Loans, Initial Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Euro Term B Loans, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans.

"<u>Inside Maturity Basket</u>" means Indebtedness consisting of, at the Borrowers' option, any combination of Refinancing Notes, New Loan Commitments, Incremental Equivalent Debt, Specified Refinancing Debt, Ratio Debt, Acquisition Ratio Debt or Indebtedness otherwise Incurred in reliance upon the Inside Maturity Basket, equal to the greater of (a) $1,011,500,000 and (b) 75% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, for the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness incurred within the Inside Maturity Basket during the term of this Agreement.

"<u>Intellectual Property Security Agreement</u>" means, collectively, the intellectual property security agreement, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> to the U.S. Security Agreement, entered into by the applicable Loan Parties dated the Closing Date, together with each other intellectual property security agreement or Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplement executed and delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u>.

"<u>Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplement</u>" means, collectively, any intellectual property security agreement supplement entered into in connection with, and pursuant to the terms of, any Intellectual Property Security Agreement.

"<u>Intercompany Subordination Agreement</u>" means an intercompany subordination agreement dated as of a date on or prior to the date that is 30 days after the Closing Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree in its sole discretion), in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit H</u> hereto, or otherwise in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Interest Payment Date</u>" means, (a) with respect to any Base Rate Loan, (1) the last day of each March, June, September and December and (2) the applicable Maturity Date, (b) with respect to any RFR Loan, (1) each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is one month after the Borrowing of such Loan (or, if there is no such numerically corresponding day in such month, then the last day of such month) and (2) the applicable Maturity Date and (c) with respect to any Term Benchmark Loan, (1) the last day of each Interest Period applicable to the Borrowing of which such Loan is a part and, in the case of a Term Benchmark Borrowing with an Interest Period of more than three months' duration, each day prior to the last day of such Interest Period that occurs at intervals of three months' duration after the first day of such Interest Period, and (2) the applicable Maturity Date.

"<u>Interest Period</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing, the period commencing on the date of such Borrowing and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one, three or six months (or, with the consent of each Lender (including with respect to the applicable Term SOFR Reference Rate and applicable credit spread adjustment), twelve months) thereafter (in each case, subject to the availability for the Benchmark applicable to the relevant Loan or Commitment for any Alternative Currency), as a Borrower may elect; <u>provided</u>, that (i) if any Interest Period would end on a day other than a Business Day, such Interest Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day

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unless, in the case of a Term Benchmark Borrowing only, such next succeeding Business Day would fall in the next calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, (ii) any Interest Period pertaining to a Term Benchmark Borrowing that commences on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the last calendar month of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the last calendar month of such Interest Period, and (iii) no tenor that has been removed from this definition pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(e)</u> shall be available for specification in such Committed Loan Notice for so long as such tenor has been removed. For purposes hereof, the date of a Borrowing initially shall be the date on which such Borrowing is made and, in the case of a Revolving Credit Borrowing, thereafter shall be the effective date of the most recent conversion or continuation of such Borrowing.

"<u>Investment</u>" means, with respect to any Person, all investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the form of (a) loans (including guarantees of Indebtedness), (b) advances or capital contributions (excluding accounts receivable, credit card and debit card receivables, trade credit and advances or other payments made to customers, dealers, suppliers and distributors and payroll, commission, travel and similar advances to officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants and independent contractors made in the ordinary course of business), and (c) purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities issued by any such other Person. If any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any Restricted Subsidiary, or any Restricted Subsidiary issues any Equity Interests, in either case, such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower, the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or other disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of the Equity Interests of and all other Investments in such Restricted Subsidiary retained. In no event shall a guarantee of an operating lease of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary be deemed an Investment.

For purposes of the definition of "Unrestricted Subsidiary" and <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) "Investments" shall include the portion (proportionate to the Parent Borrower's equity
interest in such Subsidiary) of the Fair Market Value of the net assets of a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower at the time that such Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that upon a redesignation of
such Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to continue to have a permanent "Investment" in an Unrestricted Subsidiary in an amount (if positive) equal to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Parent Borrower's "Investment" in such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation; less

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the portion (proportionate to the Parent Borrower's equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the Fair
Market Value of the net assets of such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be valued at its Fair Market Value at the
time of such transfer.

The amount of any Investment outstanding at any time (including for purposes of calculating the amount of any Investment outstanding at any time under any provision of <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> and otherwise determining compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>) shall be the original cost of such Investment (determined, in the case of any Investment made with assets of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, based on the Fair Market Value of the assets invested and without taking into account subsequent increases or decreases in value), reduced by any dividend, distribution, interest payment, return of capital, repayment or other amount received in cash by any Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary in respect of such Investment and shall be net of any Investment by such Person in any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary.

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"<u>Investment Grade Rating</u>" means a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moody's and BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P, or an equivalent rating by any other Rating Agency.

"<u>Investment Grade Securities</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) securities issued or directly and guaranteed or insured by the U.S. government or any agency or instrumentality
thereof (other than Cash Equivalents),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) securities that have an Investment Grade Rating, but excluding any debt securities or instruments constituting
loans or advances among the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) investments in any fund that invests at least 95.0% of its assets in investments of the type described in <u>clauses</u> <u>(1)</u> and <u>(2)</u> above and <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u> below which fund may also hold immaterial amounts of cash pending investment and/or distribution, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) corresponding instruments in countries other than the United States customarily utilized for high quality
investments and in each case with maturities not exceeding two years from the date of acquisition.

"<u>IP Rights</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>5.16</u>.

"<u>IRS</u>" means the United States Internal Revenue Service.

"<u>ISDA Definitions</u>" means the 2006 ISDA Definitions published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or any successor thereto, as amended or supplemented from time to time, or any successor definitional booklet for interest rate derivatives published from time to time by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or such successor thereto.

"<u>ISDA CDS Definitions</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>.

"<u>ISP</u>" means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the "International Standby Practices 1998" published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. (or such later version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance and to which such Letter of Credit is subject).

"<u>Issuer Documents</u>" means with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application, and any other document, agreement and instrument entered into by the applicable L/C Issuer and a Borrower (or, if applicable, a Restricted Subsidiary) or in favor of such L/C Issuer and relating to such Letter of Credit.

"<u>joint venture</u>" means any joint venture or similar arrangement (in each case, regardless of legal formation), including but not limited to collaboration arrangements, profit sharing arrangements or other contractual arrangements.

"<u>JPMorgan</u>" means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

"<u>Judgment Currency</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.23</u>.

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"<u>JV Distribution</u>" means, at any time, 50% of the aggregate amount of all cash dividends or distributions received by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as a return on an Investment in a Permitted Joint Venture during the period from the Closing Date through the end of the fiscal quarter most recently ended immediately prior to such date for which financial statements are internally available; <u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries are not required to reinvest such dividends or distributions in the Permitted Joint Venture.

"<u>Latest Maturity Date</u>" means, at any date of determination, the latest maturity or expiration date applicable to any Term Loan Tranche or Revolving Tranche at such time under this Agreement, in each case as extended in accordance with this Agreement from time to time.

"<u>Laws</u>" means, collectively, all applicable international, foreign, federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority.

"<u>L/C Advance</u>" means, with respect to each Revolving Credit Lender, such Lender's funding of its participation in any L/C Borrowing in accordance with its applicable Pro Rata Share.

"<u>L/C Borrowing</u>" means an extension of credit resulting from a drawing under any Letter of Credit which has not been reimbursed by the Borrowers on the date required under <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> or refinanced as a Revolving Credit Borrowing.

"<u>L/C Credit Extension</u>" means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the issuance thereof or extension of the expiry date thereof, or the renewal or increase of the amount thereof.

"<u>L/C Issuer</u>" means (a) the L/C Issuers identified on <u>Schedule 1.01(a)</u> in their capacities as an issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder (it being understood that none of the L/C Issuers identified in this <u>clause (a)</u> shall be obligated to issue any trade letters of credit or any commercial letter of credit hereunder unless such L/C Issuer consents to do so in writing) and (b) any other Lender reasonably acceptable to the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) that agrees to issue Letters of Credit pursuant hereto, in each case in its capacity as an issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder, or any successor issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder.

"<u>L/C Obligations</u>" means, as at any date of determination, the aggregate amount available to be drawn under all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the aggregate of all Unreimbursed Amounts, including all L/C Borrowings. For purposes of computing the amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.</u><u>09</u>. For all purposes of this Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.13 or Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be "outstanding" in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.

"<u>Legal Reservations</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the principle that equitable remedies may be granted or refused at the discretion of a court, the limitation of
enforcement by laws relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation, judicial management, reorganization, court schemes, moratoria, administration and other laws generally affecting the rights of creditors and similar principles or limitations under
the laws of any applicable jurisdiction;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the time barring of claims under applicable limitation laws, the possibility that an undertaking to assume
liability for or indemnify a person against non-payment of stamp duty may be void and defenses of set-off or counterclaim and similar principles or limitations under the
laws of any applicable jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any general principles, reservations or qualifications, in each case as to matters of law as set out in any
legal opinion delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with any provision of any Loan Document;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the principle that any additional interest imposed under any relevant agreement may be held to be unenforceable
on the grounds that it is a penalty and thus void;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the principle that in certain circumstances security granted by way of fixed charge may be characterized as a
floating charge or that security purported to be constituted by way of an assignment may be recharacterized as a charge;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the principle that a court may not give effect to an indemnity for legal costs incurred by an unsuccessful
litigant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) the principle that the creation or purported creation of security over any contract or agreement which is
subject to a prohibition against transfer, assignment or charging may be void, ineffective or invalid and may give rise to a breach entitling the contracting party to terminate or take any other action in relation to such contract or agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) provisions of a contract being invalid or unenforceable for reasons of oppression or undue influence; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) similar principles, rights and defenses under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction.

"<u>Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement and, as the context requires, includes each L/C Issuer.

"<u>Lending Office</u>" means, as to any Lender, the office, offices or branches of such Lender or any of its Affiliates described as such in such Lender's Administrative Questionnaire, or such other office, offices or branches as a Lender or any of its Affiliates may from time to time notify the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Letter of Credit</u>" means any letter of credit issued, renewed, extended or amended hereunder and shall be deemed to include each Existing Letter of Credit. A Letter of Credit may be a commercial letter of credit, a trade letter of credit or a standby letter of credit.

"<u>Letter of Credit Application</u>" means an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by the applicable L/C Issuer, together with a request for L/C Credit Extension, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u><u>-2</u> hereto.

"<u>Letter of Credit Expiration Date</u>" means, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(a)(ii)</u><u>(C)</u>, the day that is three Business Days prior to the scheduled Maturity Date then in effect for the Revolving Credit Facility (or, if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day).

"<u>Letter of Credit Sublimit</u>" means a Dollar Amount equal to $50,000,000. The Letter of Credit Sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the Revolving Credit Facility.

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"<u>Leverage Excess Proceeds</u>" means the sum of (i) any Net Cash Proceeds in respect of any such Asset Sale or Casualty Event not required to be applied in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> as a result of the application of sections (B) or (C) in the proviso to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> and any proceeds from a Disposition that does not constitute an Asset Sale under <u>clause (d)</u> of the definition thereof and (ii) any proceeds received in connection with any Sale/Leaseback Transaction to the extent made pursuant to the Sale/Leaseback Basket.

"<u>Lien</u>" means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, hypothecation, charge, security interest, preference, priority or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent or similar statutes) of any jurisdiction); <u>provided</u> that in no event shall an operating lease or an agreement to sell be deemed to constitute a Lien. For the avoidance of doubt, issuing or settling conversions of Convertible Indebtedness will not be deemed to constitute a Lien.

"<u>Limited Condition Transaction</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(i)</u>.

"<u>LLC Division</u>" means the statutory division of any limited liability company into two or more limited liability companies pursuant to Section 18-217 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act or a comparable provision of any other requirement of Law.

"<u>Loan</u>" means an extension of credit by a Lender to the Borrowers under <u>Article II</u> in the form of a Term Loan, an Extended Term Loan, a Revolving Credit Loan, an Extended Revolving Commitment or a Specified Refinancing Revolving Loan.

"<u>Loan Documents</u>" means, collectively, (i) this Agreement, (ii) the Notes, (iii) the Guaranty, (iv) the Collateral Documents, (v) the Intercompany Subordination Agreement, (vi) any intercreditor agreement required to be entered into pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, (vii) any agreement creating or perfecting rights in Cash Collateral pursuant to the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> of this Agreement, (viii) any Refinancing Amendment, (ix) the Fee Letter, (x) each Borrower Designation Agreement, (xi) each Borrower Termination Agreement and (xii) any other agreement or document that the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent designate as a "Loan Document" in writing.

"<u>Loan Parties</u>" means, collectively, the Borrowers and the Guarantors.

"<u>Majority Lenders</u>" of any Tranche shall mean those Non-Defaulting Lenders which would constitute the Required Lenders under, and as defined in, this Agreement if all outstanding Obligations of the other Tranches under this Agreement were repaid in full and all Commitments with respect thereto were terminated.

"<u>Margin Stock</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in Regulation U of the FRB as from time to time in effect.

"<u>Material Acquisition</u>" means any Permitted Acquisition by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary following the Closing Date which includes aggregate cash consideration (which cash consideration may include Consolidated Funded Indebtedness assumed in connection with such Permitted Acquisition) in excess of $500,000,000.

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"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means (a) a material adverse effect on the business, assets, property, liabilities (actual or contingent), financial condition or results of operations of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (b) a material adverse effect on the ability of the Loan Parties (taken as a whole) to perform their respective obligations under the Loan Documents or (c) a material adverse effect on the rights and remedies of the Agents or the Lenders under the Loan Documents (taken as a whole).

"<u>Material Intellectual Property</u>" shall mean all intellectual property of the Loan Parties as of the Closing Date that is, individually or in the aggregate, material to the operation of the business of the Borrower Parties, taken as a whole.

"<u>Material Restricted Subsidiary</u>" means each Restricted Subsidiary which, as of the most recent Test Period of the Parent Borrower, (i) contributed greater than 5.0% of Consolidated EBITDA for such period or (ii) contributed greater than 5.0% of Consolidated Total Assets as of such date.

"<u>Maturity Date</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) with respect to the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility, the earlier of (i) the fifth anniversary of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date and (ii) the date of termination in whole of the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments and the agreement to provide Letters of Credit hereunder pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> or <u>8.02</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) with respect to the Initial Term A Loans, the earliest of (i) the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, (ii) the date of termination in whole of the Initial Term A Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> prior to any Initial Term A Borrowing and (iii) the date that the Initial Term A Loans are declared due and payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) with respect to each of the Initial Dollar Term B Loans, the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans and the 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the earliest of (i) the seventh anniversary of the Closing Date, (ii) the date of termination in whole of the Initial Dollar Term B Commitments, the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Commitments, the 2024-1 Dollar Term B Commitments or the 2025-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> prior to any Initial Dollar Term B Borrowing, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Borrowing, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing, or 2025-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing, as applicable, and (iii) the date that the Initial Dollar Term B Loans, the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans or the 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, as applicable, are declared due and payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) with respect to the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, the earliest of (i) the seventh anniversary of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, (ii) the date of termination in whole of the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> prior to any 2026-1 Dollar Term B Borrowing, and (iii) the date that the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans are declared due and payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) with respect to the Initial Euro Term B Loans, the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans and the 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, the earliest of (i) the seventh anniversary of the Closing Date, (ii) the date of termination in whole of the Initial Euro Term B Commitments, the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Commitments, the 2024-1 Euro Term B Commitments or the 2025-1 Euro Term B Commitments, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> prior to any Initial Euro Term B Borrowing, Initial Incremental Term B Borrowing, 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans or 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, and (iii) the date that the Initial Euro Term B Loans, the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, the 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans or the 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, are declared due and payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) with respect to the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, the earliest of (i) the seventh anniversary of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, (ii) the date of termination in whole of the 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> prior to any 2026-1 Euro Term B Borrowing, and (iii) the date that the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans are declared due and payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02;</u>

<u>provided</u> that the reference to Maturity Date with respect to (x) Term Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments that are the subject of a loan modification offer pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, (y) Term Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments that are incurred pursuant to <u>Sections</u> <u>2.14</u> or <u>2.18</u> and (z) Term Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments that are the subject of Extension pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> shall, in each case, be the final maturity date as specified in the loan modification documentation, incremental documentation, or specified refinancing documentation, as applicable thereto.

"<u>Maximum Fixed Repurchase Price</u>" of any Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock that does not have a fixed repurchase price means that such Maximum Fixed Repurchase Price shall be calculated in accordance with the terms of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as if such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock were purchased on any date on which Consolidated Funded Indebtedness shall be required to be determined pursuant to this Agreement, and if such price is based upon, or measured by, the fair market value of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, such fair market value shall be determined reasonably and in good faith by the Parent Borrower.

"<u>Maximum Leverage Requirement</u>" means, with respect to (1) any request made in reliance on this definition under <u>Article II</u> for an increase in any Revolving Tranche or any Term Loan Tranche, for a New Revolving Facility, for a New Term Facility or for the incurrence of Incremental Equivalent Debt, (2) any Ratio Debt incurred or issued in reliance on the definition thereof under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> or (3) any Indebtedness incurred or issued under <u>clause (o)</u> of the definition of Permitted Debt, the requirement that, on a Pro Forma Basis, after giving effect to the incurrence of any such increase, such new Facility or such Incremental Equivalent Debt or such Ratio Debt or Acquisition Ratio Debt (and, in each case, after giving effect to any acquisition consummated concurrently therewith and all other appropriate pro forma adjustment events and calculated as if any increase in any such Indebtedness were fully drawn on the effective date thereof but without giving effect to the cash proceeds of such Indebtedness then being incurred):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) for any such Indebtedness that is secured by the Collateral on a *pari passu* basis with the Term Loans,
the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis, does not exceed either (i) 3.50:1.00 or (ii) with respect to Indebtedness to be incurred in connection with an acquisition or similar
Investment, either (A) 3.50:1.00 or (B) the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) for any such Indebtedness that is secured by the Collateral on a junior basis to the Term Loans, the
Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis, does not exceed either (i) 3.75:1.00 or (ii) with respect to Indebtedness to be incurred in connection with an acquisition or similar Investment,
either (A) 3.75:1.00 or (B) the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) for any such Indebtedness that is secured by assets that do not secure the Term Loans, the Consolidated Total
Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis, does not exceed either (i) 4.50:1.00 or (ii) with respect to Indebtedness to be incurred in connection with an acquisition or similar Investment, either (A) 4.50:1.00 or
(B) the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) for any such Indebtedness that is unsecured, the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio for such Test Period,
calculated on a Pro Forma Basis, does not exceed either (i) 4.50:1.00 or (ii) with respect to Indebtedness to be incurred in connection with an acquisition or similar Investment, either (A) 4.50:1.00 or (B) the Consolidated Total Net
Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness.

"<u>Maximum Rate</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.10</u>.

"<u>Minimum Extension Condition</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(g)</u>.

"<u>Minimum Tender Condition</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.19(b)</u>.

"<u>Moody's</u>" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"<u>Multiemployer Plan</u>" means a "multiemployer plan" as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to make contributions.

"<u>Net Cash Proceeds</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) with respect to the Disposition of any asset by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries
(other than any Disposition of any Receivables Assets in a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing) or any Casualty Event, the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of cash and Cash Equivalents received in connection with
such Disposition or Casualty Event (including any cash or Cash Equivalents received by way of deferred payment pursuant to, or by monetization of, a note receivable or otherwise, but only as and when so received and, with respect to any Casualty
Event, any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards in respect of such Casualty Event received by or paid to or for the account of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and including any proceeds received as a result of
unwinding any related Swap Contract in connection with such related transaction) over (ii) the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the principal amount of any Indebtedness that is secured by a Lien on the asset subject to such Disposition or
Casualty Event and that is repaid in connection with such Disposition or Casualty Event (other than (x) Indebtedness under the Loan Documents and (y), if such asset constitutes Collateral, any Indebtedness secured by such asset with a Lien
ranking *pari passu* with or junior to the Lien securing the Obligations), together with any applicable premiums, penalties, interest or breakage costs,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) the fees and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with such Disposition or Casualty Event (including attorneys' fees, accountants' fees, investment banking fees, survey costs, title insurance premiums,
and related search and recording charges, transfer taxes, deed or mortgage recording taxes, other customary expenses and brokerage, consultant and other customary fees actually incurred in connection therewith),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) all Taxes paid or reasonably estimated to be payable in connection with such Disposition or Casualty Event and
any repatriation costs associated with receipt or distribution by the applicable taxpayer of such proceeds,

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) any costs associated with unwinding any related Swap Contract in connection with such transaction,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) any portion of such proceeds deposited in an escrow account or other appropriate amounts set aside as a reserve
for adjustment in respect of (x) the sale price of the property that is the subject of such Disposition established in accordance with GAAP and/or (y) any liabilities associated with such property and retained by the Parent Borrower or any
of its Restricted Subsidiaries after such Disposition, including pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities and liabilities related to environmental matters or against any indemnification
obligations associated with such transaction, and it being understood that "Net Cash Proceeds" shall include any cash or Cash Equivalents (i) received upon the Disposition of any non-cash consideration received by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in any such Disposition and (ii) upon the reversal (without the satisfaction of any applicable liabilities in cash in a corresponding amount) of any reserve
described in this <u>clause (E)</u>,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F) in the case of any Disposition or Casualty Event by a Restricted Subsidiary that is a joint venture or other non-Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary, the <u>pro rata</u> portion of the Net Cash Proceeds thereof (calculated without regard to this <u>clause (F)</u>) attributable to the minority interests and not available for
distribution to or for the account of the Parent Borrower or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary as a result thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(G) any amounts used to repay or return any customer deposits required to be repaid or returned as a result of any
Disposition or Casualty Event;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(H) any payments to be made by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as agreed between the
Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary and the purchaser of any assets subject to a Disposition or Casualty Event in connection therewith, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) with respect to the incurrence or issuance of any Indebtedness by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted
Subsidiaries, the excess, if any, of (i) the sum of the cash received in connection with such incurrence or issuance and in connection with unwinding any related Swap Contract in connection therewith over (ii) the investment banking fees,
underwriting discounts and commissions, premiums, expenses, accrued interest and fees related thereto, taxes reasonably estimated to be payable and other out-of-pocket expenses and other customary expenses, incurred by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with such incurrence or issuance and any costs associated with unwinding any related Swap Contract in connection therewith and, in the
case of Indebtedness of any Non-U.S. Subsidiary, deductions in respect of withholding taxes that are or would otherwise be payable in cash if such funds were repatriated to the United States.

"<u>Net Short Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>.

"<u>New Loan Commitments</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>New Revolving Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>New Revolving Facility</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

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"<u>New Revolving Loan</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>New Term Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>New Term Facility</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>New Term Loan</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Non</u><u>-Consenting Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>3.08(c)</u>.

"<u>Non</u><u>-Defaulting Lender</u>" means any Lender other than a Defaulting Lender.

"<u>Non</u><u>-Extending Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(e)</u>.

"<u>Non</u><u>-Loan Party</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is not a Loan Party.

"<u>Non-U.S. Administrative Agent</u>" means J.P. Morgan SE (or any of its designated branch offices or affiliates), in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders hereunder.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Benefit Event</u>" means, with respect to any Non-U.S. Plan, (a) the existence of unfunded liabilities in excess of the amount permitted under any applicable Law, or in excess of the amount that would be permitted absent a waiver from a Governmental Authority, (b) the failure to make the required contributions or payments, under any applicable Law, on or before the due date for such contributions or payments, (c) the receipt of a notice by a Governmental Authority relating to the intention to terminate any such Non-U.S. Plan or to appoint a trustee or similar official to administer any such Non-U.S. Plan, or alleging the insolvency of any such Non-U.S. Plan, (d) the incurrence of any liability by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries under applicable Law on account of the complete or partial termination of such Non-U.S. Plan or the complete or partial withdrawal of any participating employer therein or (e) the occurrence of any transaction that is prohibited under any applicable Law and that would reasonably be expected to result in the incurrence of any liability by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or the imposition on the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of, any fine, excise tax or penalty resulting from any noncompliance with any applicable Law.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Casualty Event</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(viii)</u>.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Disposition</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(viii)</u>.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Lender</u>" means a Recipient that is not a U.S. Person.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Plan</u>" means any pension plan, pension benefit plan, pension fund (including any superannuation fund) or other similar program providing retirement benefits that is established, maintained or contributed to by a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries primarily for the benefit of employees employed and residing outside the United States (other than plans, funds or other similar programs that are maintained exclusively by a Governmental Authority), and which plan is not subject to ERISA or the Code.

"<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is not a U.S. Subsidiary.

"<u>Note</u>" means a Term Note or a Revolving Credit Note, as the context may require.

"<u>NYFRB</u>" means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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"<u>NYFRB's Website</u>" means the website of the NYFRB at http://www.newyorkfed.org, or any successor source.

"<u>NYFRB Rate</u>" means, for any day, the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on such day and (b) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate in effect on such day (or for any day that is not a Business Day, for the immediately preceding Business Day); <u>provided</u> that if none of such rates are published for any day that is a Business Day, the term "NYFRB Rate" means the rate for a federal funds transaction quoted at 11:00 a.m. on such day received by the Administrative Agent from a federal funds broker of recognized standing selected by it; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that if any of the aforesaid rates as so determined be less than 0%, such rate shall be deemed to be 0% for purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Obligations</u>" means all advances to, and debts, liabilities, obligations, covenants and duties of, any Loan Party arising under any Loan Document or otherwise with respect to any Loan, Letter of Credit, Secured Cash Management Agreement or Secured Hedge Agreement, in each case whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assumption), absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising and including interest and fees that accrue after the commencement by or against any Loan Party of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws naming such Person as the debtor in such proceeding, regardless of whether such interest and fees are allowed claims in such proceeding; <u>provided</u> that (a) obligations of any Loan Party under any Secured Cash Management Agreement or Secured Hedge Agreement shall be secured and guaranteed pursuant to the Collateral Documents only to the extent that, and for so long as, the other Obligations are so secured and guaranteed, (b) any release of Collateral or Guarantors effected in the manner permitted by this Agreement shall not require the consent of holders of obligations under Secured Hedge Agreements or Secured Cash Management Agreements and (c) the Obligations with respect to any Guarantor shall not include Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of the Loan Parties under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation to pay principal, interest, Letter of Credit commissions, charges, expenses, fees, indemnities and other amounts payable by any Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) the obligation of any Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.04</u>.

"<u>OFAC</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of Sanctions Laws and Regulations.

"<u>OID</u>" means original issue discount.

"<u>Organization Documents</u>" means (a) with respect to any corporation, the certificate or articles of incorporation and the bylaws (or equivalent or comparable constitutive documents with respect to any non-U.S. jurisdiction), (b) with respect to any limited liability company, the certificate or articles of formation or organization and operating or limited liability company agreement (or equivalent or comparable constitutive documents with respect to any non-U.S. jurisdiction) and (c) with respect to any partnership, joint venture, trust or other form of business entity, the partnership, joint venture, trust or other applicable agreement of formation or organization and any agreement, instrument, filing or notice with respect thereto filed in connection with its formation or organization with the applicable Governmental Authority in the jurisdiction of its formation or organization and, if applicable, any certificate or articles of formation or organization of such entity.

"<u>Other Connection Taxes</u>" means, with respect to any Recipient, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such Recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such Recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan or Loan Document).

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"<u>Other L/C</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(c)(v)</u>.

"<u>Other Taxes</u>" means all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording, filing or similar Taxes that arise from any payment made under, from the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document, except any such Taxes that are imposed with respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>).

"<u>Outstanding Amount</u>" means: (a) with respect to the Term Loans, Revolving Credit Loans and Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans on any date, the aggregate outstanding principal Dollar Amount thereof after giving effect to any borrowings and prepayments or repayments of the Term Loans, Revolving Credit Loans (including any refinancing of outstanding unpaid drawings under Letters of Credit or L/C Credit Extensions as a Revolving Credit Borrowing) and Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans, as the case may be, occurring on such date; and (b) with respect to any L/C Obligations with respect to any Tranche on any date, the Dollar Amount of such L/C Obligations on such date after giving effect to any L/C Credit Extension with respect to such Tranche occurring on such date and any other changes in the aggregate Dollar Amount of the L/C Obligations with respect to such Tranche as of such date, including as a result of any reimbursements of outstanding unpaid drawings under any Letters of Credit (including any refinancing of outstanding unpaid drawings under Letters of Credit or L/C Credit Extensions as a Revolving Credit Borrowing under such Tranche) or any reductions in the maximum amount available for drawing under Letters of Credit taking effect on such date.

"<u>Overnight Bank Funding Rate</u>" means, for any day, the rate comprised of both overnight federal funds and overnight eurodollar transactions denominated in Dollars by U.S.-managed banking offices of depository institutions, as such composite rate shall be determined by the NYFRB as set forth on the NYFRB's Website from time to time, and published on the next succeeding Business Day by the NYFRB as an overnight bank funding rate.

"<u>Overnight Rate</u>" means, for any day, (a) with respect to any amount denominated in Dollars, the NYFRB Rate and (b) with respect to any amount denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, an overnight rate determined by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuers, as the case may be, in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.

"<u>Parent Borrower</u>" has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

"<u>Pari Passu Indebtedness</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) with respect to any Borrower, any Indebtedness that ranks *pari passu* in right of payment to the Loans;
and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) with respect to any Guarantor, its guarantee of the Obligations and any Indebtedness that ranks *pari passu* in right of payment to such Guarantor's guarantee of the Obligations.

"<u>Participant</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(d)</u>.

"<u>Participant Register</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(m)</u>.

"<u>Participating Member State</u>" means any member state of the European Union that has the Euro as its lawful currency in accordance with legislation of the European Union relating to Economic and Monetary Union.

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"<u>PATRIOT Act</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.22</u>.

"<u>Payment Block</u>" means any of the circumstances described in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(viii)</u>, <u>(ix)</u>. and <u>(x)</u>.

"<u>PBGC</u>" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

"<u>Pension Funding Rules</u>" means the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required contributions (including any installment payment thereof) to Plans and set forth in Section 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA.

"<u>Perfection Exceptions</u>" means that no Loan Party shall be required to (i) enter into control agreements with respect to, or otherwise perfect any security interest by "control" (or similar arrangements) over commodities accounts, securities accounts, deposit accounts, other bank accounts, cash and cash equivalents or any other assets (other than delivery of original stock certificates, associated stock powers, control over uncertificated subsidiary stock and pledged promissory notes, in each case, required for perfection under the applicable Law), (ii) perfect the security interest in the following other than by the filing of a general "all-asset" UCC financing statement or analogous filing in the jurisdiction of the applicable Loan Party: (1) letter-of-credit rights (as defined in the UCC), (2) commercial tort claims (as defined in the UCC), (3) Fixtures (as defined in the UCC) and (4) Assigned Agreements (as defined in the U.S. Security Agreement), (iii) send notices to account debtors or other contractual third-parties unless an Event of Default has not been cured or waived and is continuing and the Administrative Agent has exercised its acceleration rights pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> of this Agreement, (iv) enter into any security documents to be governed by the law of any jurisdiction in which assets are located other than the jurisdiction of organization of such Loan Party granting such lien (excluding in each case, subject to the Guaranty and Security Principles (with respect to any Loan Party that is a non-U.S. Subsidiary only), the pledge of Equity Interests of any Loan Party that is not a U.S. Loan Party, which shall be governed by the law of the jurisdiction of organization of the Loan Party whose shares are being pledged), or (v) deliver landlord waivers, estoppels or collateral access letters.

"<u>Perfection Requirements</u>" means the making of appropriate registrations, filings, endorsements, notarizations, stamping and/or notifications of the Collateral Documents and/or the Collateral created thereunder; <u>provided</u> that, in respect of the Borrowers or any Guarantor listed on <u>Schedule 1</u> or contemplated to be delivered pursuant to <u>Schedule 6.16</u>, such Perfection Requirements shall be limited to the extent set forth as a perfection requirement with respect to the applicable Loan Party in any legal opinion delivered in connection with the accession of such Persons.

"<u>Permitted Acquisition</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Permitted Investments".

"<u>Permitted Asset Swap</u>" means the purchase and sale or exchange of Related Business Assets or a combination of Related Business Assets and cash or Cash Equivalents between the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and another Person; <u>provided</u> that such purchase and sale or exchange must occur within 90 days of each other and any cash or Cash Equivalents received must be applied in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>.

"<u>Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction</u>" means any call or capped call option (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Borrower's common stock purchased by the Parent Borrower in connection with the issuance of any Convertible Indebtedness; <u>provided</u> that the purchase price for such Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction, less the proceeds received by the Parent Borrower from the sale of any related Permitted Warrant Transaction, does not exceed the net proceeds received by the Parent Borrower from the sale of such Convertible Indebtedness issued in connection with the Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.

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"<u>Permitted Debt</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>.

"<u>Permitted Debt Exchange</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.19(a)</u>.

"<u>Permitted Debt Exchange Notes</u>" means Indebtedness in the form of unsecured, first lien, second lien or other junior lien notes, in each case Incurred by the Loan Parties; <u>provided</u> that such Indebtedness (i) satisfies the Permitted Other Debt Conditions, (ii) is subject to terms and conditions (other than pricing (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any "most favored nation" pricing provision), interest rate margins, rate floors, discounts, fees, premiums, prepayment premiums and optional prepayment and optional redemption terms) are, taken as a whole, not materially more favorable to the creditors providing such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes than those contained in the Loan Documents (taken as a whole) (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) unless such provisions shall be customary for similar debt securities in light of then-prevailing market terms and conditions (taken as a whole) at the time of issuance (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) (<u>provided</u> that, at the Parent Borrower's option, delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent) prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes or drafts of the documentation relating thereto, stating that the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the requirement set forth in this <u>clause (ii)</u>, shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy such requirement unless the Administrative Agent provides notice to the Parent Borrower of its objection during such three (3) Business Day period (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it objects); (iii) does not have obligors other than the Loan Parties or entities who shall have become Loan Parties concurrently with the incurrence of such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes (or such other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) (it being understood that the roles of such obligors as Borrowers or guarantors with respect to such obligations may be interchanged), and (iv) to the extent secured, is not secured by property other than the Collateral and the Liens securing such Indebtedness shall be subject to Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements and the security agreements governing such Liens shall be substantially the same as of the Collateral Documents (with such differences as are reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes may provide for any additional or different financial or other covenants or other provisions that (1) are agreed among the issuers and the creditors thereof and applicable only during periods after the then Latest Maturity Date in effect at the time of incurrence or issuance of such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes or (2) are incorporated into this Agreement (or any other applicable Loan Document) for the benefit of all existing Lenders (to the extent applicable to such Lender) by an amendment to this Agreement (which may be accomplished without further Lender voting requirements).

"<u>Permitted Debt Exchange Offer</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.19(a)</u>.

"<u>Permitted Investments</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any Investment in cash (including deposit and other accounts) and Cash Equivalents or Investment Grade
Securities and Investments that were Cash Equivalents or Investment Grade Securities when made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any Investment in any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, that (i) in the case of any
Investment under this <u>clause (2)</u> by a Loan Party in a Restricted Subsidiary which is not a Loan Party made after the Closing Date, the aggregate amount of such Investment together with other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause (2)</u> shall not exceed the greater of (x) $1,016,000,000 and (y) 100% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at the time made (excluding any intercompany accounts payable and receivable (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, funded Indebtedness for
borrowed money), guarantee fees and transfer pricing arrangements);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) any Investments by Subsidiaries that are not Restricted Subsidiaries in other Subsidiaries that are not
Restricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any Investment by any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in a Person that is primarily engaged in a Similar
Business if as a result of such Investment (a) such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, or (b) such Person, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or
conveys all or substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary (and any Investment held by such Person that was not acquired by such Person in contemplation of so becoming a Restricted Subsidiary or
in contemplation of such merger, consolidation, amalgamation, transfer, conveyance or liquidation); <u>provided</u>, that the aggregate amount of consideration paid by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary for all Investments pursuant to
this <u>clause (4)</u> in Restricted Subsidiaries that do not become Loan Parties, together with any Permitted Acquisitions of Restricted Subsidiaries that do not become Loan Parties under <u>clause (36)</u>, shall not exceed the greater of
(x) $1,016,000,000 and (y) 100% of the EBITDA Grower Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) any Investment in securities or other assets received in connection with an Asset Sale made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, any other Disposition of assets not constituting an Asset Sale or any Casualty Event;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) any Investment (x) existing on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date and, for any Investment with an
individual amount in excess of $10,000,000, listed on <u>Schedule 7.05</u>, (y) made pursuant to binding commitments in effect on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date and, to the extent such Investment would have an individual amount in excess of
$10,000,000, listed on <u>Schedule 7.05</u> or (z) that replaces, refinances, refunds, renews, modifies, amends or extends any Investment described under either of the immediately preceding <u>clauses (x)</u> or <u>(y)</u>; <u>provided</u> that any such Investment is in an amount that does not exceed the amount replaced, refinanced, refunded, renewed, modified, amended or extended, except as contemplated pursuant to the terms of such Investment in existence on the
Sixth Amendment Effective Date or as otherwise permitted under this definition or otherwise under <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) loans and advances to, or guarantees of Indebtedness of, employees, directors, officers, managers, consultants
or independent contractors in an aggregate amount, taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>7</u> <u>)</u> that are at the time outstanding, not in excess of the greater of (x) $40,500,000 and (y)
3% of the EBITDA Grower Amount outstanding at any one time in the aggregate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) loans and advances to officers, directors, employees, managers, consultants and independent contractors for business-related travel and entertainment expenses, moving and relocation expenses and other similar expenses, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) any Investment (x) acquired by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) in exchange for
any other Investment or accounts receivable held by any Borrower or any such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with or as a result of a bankruptcy, workout, reorganization or recapitalization of any Borrower or any such Restricted Subsidiary of
such other Investment or accounts receivable, or (b) as a result of a foreclosure or other remedial action by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries with respect to any Investment or other transfer of title with respect to any
Investment in default and (y) received in compromise or resolution of (A) obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, including pursuant to
any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer, or (B) litigation, arbitration or other disputes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) (A) Swap Contracts and cash management services permitted under <u>clauses</u> <u>(j)</u> or <u>(w)</u> of
the definition of "Permitted Debt", including payments in connection with the termination thereof and (B) any Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction and Permitted Warrant Transactions, including any payments in connection therewith;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) any Investment by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in a Similar Business (other than an
Investment in an Unrestricted Subsidiary) in an aggregate amount, taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>11</u> <u>)</u> that are at the time outstanding, not to exceed the greater of
(x) $371,000,000 and (y) 35% of the EBITDA Grower Amount; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if any Investment pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>11</u> <u>)</u> is made in any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary at
the date of the making of such Investment and such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary after such date, such Investment shall thereafter be deemed to have been made pursuant to <u>clause</u> <u>(2)</u> above and shall cease to have been made
pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>11</u> <u>)</u> (to the extent that such Investment would be permitted under <u>clause (2)</u> at the time of such reclassification) for so long as such Person continues to be a Restricted
Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) additional Investments by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in an aggregate amount, taken
together with all other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>12</u> <u>)</u> that are at the time outstanding, not to exceed the greater of (x) $762,000,000 and (y) 75% of the EBITDA Grower Amount; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if any Investment pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>12</u> <u>)</u> is made in any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary at the date of the making of such Investment and such Person becomes a
Restricted Subsidiary after such date, such Investment shall thereafter be deemed to have been made pursuant to <u>clause</u> <u>(2)</u> above and shall cease to have been made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>12</u> <u>)</u> (to
the extent that such Investment would be permitted under <u>clause (2)</u> at the time of such reclassification) for so long as such Person continues to be a Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) any transaction to the extent it constitutes an Investment that is permitted and made in accordance with the
provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(b)</u> (except transactions described in <u>clause</u> <u>(1)</u>, <u>(2)</u>, <u>(3)</u>, <u>(4)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>8</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>13</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(15)</u> or <u>(</u> <u>14</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(20)</u>, <u>(22)</u>, <u>(26)</u> or <u>(29)</u> of such <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(b)</u>);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) Investments the payment for which consists of Equity Interests (other than Excluded Equity) of the Parent
Borrower; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Equity Interests will not increase the Available Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) Investments consisting of the leasing, licensing, sublicensing or contribution of intellectual property in the
ordinary course of business or pursuant to joint marketing arrangements with other Persons;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) Investments consisting of purchases or acquisitions of inventory, supplies, materials and equipment or
purchases, acquisitions, licenses, sublicenses or leases or subleases of intellectual property, or other rights or assets, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) any Investment in a Receivables Subsidiary or any Investment by a Receivables Subsidiary in any other Person in
connection with a Qualified Receivables Financing, including Investments of funds held in accounts permitted or required by the arrangements governing such Qualified Receivables Financing or any related Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) Investments consisting of (v) Liens permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.02</u>, (w)
Indebtedness (including guarantees) permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, other than Indebtedness among the Borrower Parties, (x) mergers, amalgamations, consolidations and transfers of all or substantially all assets
permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u>, (y) Asset Sales permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u> and Dispositions that do not constitute Asset Sales, or (z) Restricted Payments permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) repurchases of debt securities of any Borrower Party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) guarantees permitted to be incurred under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> and Obligations relating to
such Indebtedness and guarantees (other than guarantees of Indebtedness) in the ordinary course of business; provided that guarantees by Loan Parties of Indebtedness of Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties shall not be permitted under this <u>clause (20)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) advances, loans or extensions of trade credit and other Investments by any Borrower or any of the Restricted
Subsidiaries, including in respect of advances to customers or suppliers, prepaid expenses, negotiable instruments held for collection or lease, utility, workers' compensation, performance and other similar deposits provided to third parties
in the ordinary course of business, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22) Investments consisting of purchases and acquisitions of services in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23) Investments in the ordinary course of business consisting of Uniform Commercial Code Article 3 endorsements for
collection or deposit and Uniform Commercial Code Article 4 customary trade arrangements with customers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24) Investments arising from the consummation of customary buy/sell arrangements between the joint venture parties
set forth in joint venture arrangements and similar binding arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25) Investments in joint ventures of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and acquisitions of Equity
Interests in a Person that does not become a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower in an aggregate amount, taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>25</u> <u>)</u> that are at the time outstanding, not
to exceed the greater of (x) $270,000,000 and (y) 25% of the EBITDA Grower Amount; <u>provided</u> that the Investments permitted pursuant to this <u>clause (25)</u> may, at the Borrowers' option, be increased by the amount of
JV Distributions, without duplication of dividends or distributions increasing the Available Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26) the Transactions;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(27) accounts receivable, security deposits and prepayments and other credits granted or made in the ordinary course
of business and any Investments received in satisfaction or partial satisfaction thereof from financially troubled account debtors and others, including in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of, or settlement of delinquent accounts and
disputes with or judgments against, such account debtors and others, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28) Investments acquired as a result of a foreclosure by any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary with respect to
any secured Investments or other transfer of title with respect to any secured Investment in default;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29) Investments resulting from pledges and deposits that are Permitted Liens;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30) acquisitions of obligations of one or more officers or other employees of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary
of the Parent Borrower in connection with such officer's or employee's acquisition of Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower, so long as no cash is actually advanced by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to such officers
or employees in connection with the acquisition of any such obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(31) guarantees of operating leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding Capitalized Lease Obligations) or of
other obligations that do not constitute Indebtedness, in each case, entered into by any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(32) Investments consisting of the redemption, purchase, repurchase or retirement of any Equity Interests permitted
by <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(33) Permitted Restructuring Transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(34) Investments made pursuant to obligations entered into when the Investment would have been permitted hereunder
so long as such Investment when made reduces the amount available under the clause under which the Investment would have been permitted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(35) Investments made in the ordinary course of business in connection with obtaining, maintaining or renewing
client and customer contracts and loans or advances made to, and guarantees with respect to obligations of, distributors, suppliers, licensors and licensees in the ordinary course of business; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(36) the purchase or other acquisition of all or substantially all of the property and assets or business of, any
Person or of assets constituting a business unit, a line of business or division of such Person, or more than 50% of the Equity Interests in a Person that, upon the consummation thereof, will be a Restricted Subsidiary (including as a result of a
merger or consolidation) (each, a " <u>Permitted Acquisition</u> "); <u>provided</u>, that, with respect to each purchase or other acquisition made pursuant to this <u>clause (36)</u>, (A) after giving effect to any such purchase or other
acquisition and any incurrence of Indebtedness in connection therewith, no Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, or (in each case, solely with respect to the Borrowers) clauses <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>8.01</u> shall have occurred and be continuing and (B) any Person or assets or division as acquired in accordance herewith shall be in the same business or lines of business or reasonably related, ancillary or
complementary businesses (including related, complementary, synergistic or ancillary technologies) in which the Borrowers and/or their Restricted Subsidiaries are then engaged; <u>provided</u>,

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 <u>further</u>, that the aggregate amount of consideration paid by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary for all Permitted Acquisitions of Restricted Subsidiaries that do not become Loan Parties, together with Investments in Restricted Subsidiaries that do not become Loan Parties under <u>clause (4)</u>, shall not exceed the greater of (x) $1,016,000,000 and (y) 100% of the EBITDA Grower Amount.

"<u>Permitted Joint Venture</u>" means, with respect to any specified Person, a joint venture in any other Person engaged in a Similar Business in respect of which the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary beneficially owns at least 35% of the shares of Equity Interests of such Person.

"<u>Permitted Liens</u>" means, with respect to any Person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Liens (including pledges and deposits) Incurred (i) in connection with workers' compensation,
employment, unemployment insurance and other social security laws or regulations or similar legislation, (ii) in connection with bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the payment of Indebtedness) or leases to which such Person is a party,
(iii) to secure public, statutory or regulatory obligations of such Person or to secure performance, surety, stay, customs or appeal bonds and other obligations of a like nature to which such Person is a party, (iv) as security for
contested taxes or import duties or for the payment of rent or (v) in respect of letters of credit, bank guarantees or similar instruments issued for the account of such Person in the ordinary course of business supporting obligations of the
type set forth in <u>clauses (i)</u> through <u>(iv)</u> above, in each case Incurred in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Liens imposed by law, such as carriers', warehousemen's, landlords', materialmen's,
repairman's, construction contractors', mechanics', suppliers' or other like Liens, in each case for sums not yet overdue by more than 60 days or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings or other Liens arising
out of judgments or awards against such Person with respect to which such Person shall then be proceeding with an appeal or other proceedings for review (or which, if due and payable, are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and
for which adequate reserves are being maintained, to the extent required by GAAP) or with respect to which the failure to make payment would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect as determined in good faith by management of
any Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Liens for taxes, assessments or other governmental charges or levies (i) which are not yet overdue for 30
days or not yet due or payable, (ii) which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves are being maintained to the extent required by GAAP, or for property taxes on property such Person or one of
its Subsidiaries has determined to abandon if the sole recourse for such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim is to such property or (iii) with respect to which the failure to make payment would not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect as determined in good faith by management of the Parent Borrower or a director or indirect parent of the Parent Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Liens in favor of the issuers of performance and surety bonds, bids, indemnities, trade contracts, warranties,
releases, appeals or similar bonds or with respect to regulatory requirements or letters of credit or bankers' acceptances issued and completion of guarantees provided for, in each case, pursuant to the request of and for the account of such
Person in the ordinary course of its business;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) survey exceptions, encumbrances, ground leases, easements or reservations of, or rights of others for,
licenses, rights-of-way, servitudes, sewers, electric lines, drains, telegraph and telephone and cable television lines, gas and oil pipelines and other similar
purposes, reservation of rights or zoning, building codes or other restrictions (including defects or irregularities in title and similar encumbrances) as to the use of real properties or Liens incidental to the conduct of the business of such
Person or to the ownership of its properties which do not in the aggregate materially adversely interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of such Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) Liens Incurred to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness permitted to be Incurred pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01(a)</u> and <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u>, <u>(d)</u>, <u>(l)</u> or <u>(o)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt" and obligations secured ratably thereunder; <u>provided</u> that, (A) in the
case of <u>clauses (b)</u> and <u>(d)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", such Lien extends only to the assets subject to such Sale/Leaseback Transactions or the assets and/or Capital Stock the acquisition, lease,
construction, repair, replacement or improvement of which is financed thereby and any replacements, additions and accessions thereto, any income or profits thereof and any proceeds from the disposition thereof; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that
individual financings provided by a lender may be cross-collateralized to other financings provided by such lender or its affiliates and (B) in the case of <u>Section</u> <u>7.01(a)</u> and <u>clauses (a)</u> (other than Indebtedness incurred under the Loan Documents), <u>(l)</u> and <u>(o)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", except with respect to Indebtedness incurred by Non-Loan Parties or Indebtedness secured by assets not constituting Collateral, such Liens shall be *pari passu* with, or junior to, the Liens securing the Obligations, in each case as expressly permitted
under such clauses (or Incurred under <u>clause (l)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt"), and the holders of such Liens and related Indebtedness shall have executed and delivered the Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) Liens of any the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary existing on the Closing Date and, to the extent
securing Indebtedness with an individual principal amount in excess of $10,000,000, listed on <u>Schedule 7.02</u> and any modifications, replacements, renewals or extensions thereof; <u>provided</u> that (i) the Lien does not extend to any
additional property other than (A) after-acquired property that is affixed or incorporated into the property covered by such Lien or (B) proceeds and products thereof; <u>provided</u> that individual
financings provided by a lender may be cross collateralized to other financings provided by such lender or its affiliates and (ii) the modification, replacement, renewal, extension or refinancing of the obligations secured or benefited by such
Liens (if such obligations constitute Permitted Debt);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) Liens on assets of, or Equity Interests in, a Person at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Liens are not created or Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person becoming such a Subsidiary; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that such Liens are limited to all or a portion
of the assets (and improvements on such assets) that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which the Liens arose, would secure) the obligations to which such Liens relate; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that for purposes of this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>8</u> <u>)</u>, if a Person becomes a Subsidiary, any Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed to become a Subsidiary of the Borrowers, and any property or assets of such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person shall be
deemed acquired by the Borrowers at the time of such merger, amalgamation or consolidation;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) Liens on assets at the time any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary acquired the assets, including any
acquisition by means of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation with or into such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Liens are not created or Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such
acquisition; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that such Liens are limited to all or a portion of the property or assets (and improvements on such property or assets) that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which the Liens arose, would
secure) the obligations to which such Liens relate; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that for purposes of this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u>, if, in connection with an acquisition by means of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation with or
into any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, a Person other than a Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary is the successor company with respect thereto, any Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed to become a Subsidiary of such Borrower or such
Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, and any property or assets of such Person or any such Subsidiary of such Person shall be deemed acquired by such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, at the time of such merger,
amalgamation or consolidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations of a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary owing to a Borrower
or a Restricted Subsidiary permitted to be Incurred in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) Liens securing Swap Contracts Incurred in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) Liens on specific items of inventory or other goods and proceeds of any Person securing such Person's
obligations in respect of bankers' acceptances or letters of credit entered into in the ordinary course of business issued or created for the account of such Person to facilitate the purchase, shipment or storage of such inventory or other
goods;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) leases, subleases, licenses, sublicenses, occupancy agreements or assignments of or in respect of real or
personal property, including (i) any interest or title of a lessor under any lease or sublease entered into by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business and other statutory and common law
landlords' liens under leases, (ii) any interest or title of a licensor under any license or sublicense entered into by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary as a licensee or sublicensee existing on the Closing Date or in the
ordinary course of its business and (ii) assignments of insurance or condemnation proceeds relating to any property provided to landlords (or their mortgagees) pursuant to the terms of any lease of such property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) Liens arising from Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or similar filings made in respect of operating
leases or consignments entered into by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) Liens in favor of any Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) (i) Liens on Receivables Assets and related assets, or created in respect of bank accounts into which only the
collections in respect of Receivables Assets have been, sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred in connection with a Qualified Receivables Factoring and/or Qualified
Receivables Financing and (ii) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations of any Receivables Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) deposits made or other security provided in the ordinary course of business to secure liability to insurance
carriers or under self-insurance arrangements in respect of such obligations;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) Liens on the Equity Interests of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) grants of intellectual property, software and other technology rights and licenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) judgment and attachment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(f)</u>, <u>(g)</u> or <u>(h)</u> and notices of *lis pendens* and associated rights related to litigation being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves
have been made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) Liens arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of
goods entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22) Liens Incurred to secure Cash Management Services and other "bank products" (including those
described in <u>clauses (j)</u> and <u>(w)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23) Liens to secure any refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement (or successive refinancings,
refundings, extensions, renewals or replacements) as a whole, or in part, of any Indebtedness secured by any Lien referred to in the foregoing <u>clauses</u> <u>(</u> <u>7</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>8</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u> or <u>(11)</u> or succeeding <u>clause (49)</u> of this definition; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that (x) such new Lien shall be limited to all or part of the same property that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which
the original Lien arose, would secure) the original Lien (plus any replacements, additions, accessions and improvements on such property), (y) the Indebtedness secured by such Lien at such time is not increased to any amount greater than the
sum of (A) the outstanding principal amount or, if greater, committed amount of the Indebtedness described under <u>clauses</u> <u>(</u> <u>7</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>8</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(</u> <u>9</u> <u>)</u>, <u>(11)</u> or <u>(49)</u> of
this definition at the time the original Lien became a Permitted Lien, and (B) an amount necessary to pay any Refinancing Expenses, related to such refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement and (z) any amounts Incurred
under this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u> <u>23</u> <u>)</u> as refinancing indebtedness of <u>clause (49)</u> of this definition shall reduce the amount available under such <u>clause (49)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24) Liens on the assets and equity interests of Restricted Subsidiaries that are Non-U.S. Subsidiaries and are not Loan Parties that secure only Indebtedness or other obligations of such Restricted Subsidiaries permitted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26) Liens on the Equity Interests or assets of a joint venture to secure Indebtedness of such joint venture
Incurred pursuant to <u>clause (u)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(27) Liens on equipment of any Borrower Party granted in the ordinary course of business to such Borrower
Party's client at which such equipment is located;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29) Liens (A) on property or assets used to redeem, repay, defease or to satisfy and discharge Indebtedness; <u>provided</u> that such redemption, repayment, defeasance or satisfaction and discharge is not prohibited by this Agreement and that such deposit shall be deemed for purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> (to the extent applicable) to
be a prepayment of such Indebtedness; and (B) in favor of a trustee or agent in an indenture or credit facility relating to any Indebtedness to the extent such Liens secure only customary compensation and reimbursement obligations of such
trustee or agent;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs
duties in connection with the importation and exportation of goods in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(31) Liens (i) of a collection bank arising under Section 4-210 of
the Uniform Commercial Code, or any comparable or successor provision (or other applicable Law), on items in the course of collection; (ii) attaching to any cash pooling arrangements, commodity trading accounts or other commodity brokerage
accounts Incurred in the ordinary course of business; and (iii) in favor of banking or other financial institutions or entities, or electronic payment service providers, arising as a matter of law encumbering deposits (including the right of set-off) and which are within the general parameters customary in the banking or finance industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(32) Liens that are contractual rights of set-off (i) relating to the
establishment of depository relations with banks or other Persons not given in connection with the issuance of Indebtedness; (ii) relating to pooled deposit or sweep accounts of any Borrower or any Guarantor to permit satisfaction of overdraft
or similar obligations Incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Borrowers and the Guarantors; or (iii) relating to purchase orders and other agreements entered into with customers of any Borrower or any Guarantor in the ordinary
course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(33) any encumbrance or restriction (including put and call arrangements) with respect to Equity Interests of any
joint venture or similar arrangement pursuant to any joint venture or similar agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(34) Liens on insurance policies and the proceeds thereof securing Indebtedness permitted by clause <u>(s)(x)</u> and <u>(y)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(35) Liens on vehicles or equipment of any Borrower Party granted in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(36) Liens on assets of Non-Loan Parties securing Indebtedness Incurred in
accordance with <u>clause (t)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(37) Liens disclosed by the title insurance policies delivered on or subsequent to the Closing Date and any
replacement, extension or renewal of any such Liens (so long as the Indebtedness and other obligations secured by such replacement, extension or renewal Liens are permitted by this Agreement); <u>provided</u> that such replacement, extension or
renewal Liens do not cover any property other than the property that was subject to such Liens prior to such replacement, extension or renewal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(38) Liens arising solely by virtue of any statutory or common law provision or customary business provision
relating to banker's liens, rights of set-off or similar rights;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(39) (a) Liens solely on any earnest money deposits of cash or Cash Equivalents made, or escrow or similar
arrangements entered into, by any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any letter of intent or other agreement in respect of any Permitted Investment or other acquisitions, Dispositions or transactions not prohibited hereunder,
(b) Liens on advances of cash or Cash Equivalents in favor of the seller of any property to be acquired in a Permitted Investment or other acquisition, Disposition or transaction not prohibited hereunder to be applied against the purchase price for
such Investment and (c) Liens on cash collateral or other deposits in respect of letters of credit entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(40) the prior rights of consignees and their lenders under consignment arrangements entered into in the ordinary
course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(41) Liens on securities that are the subject of repurchase agreements in connection with Permitted Investments or
other acquisitions, Dispositions or transactions not prohibited hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(42) Liens encumbering reasonable customary initial deposits and margin deposits and similar Liens attaching to
commodity trading accounts or other brokerage accounts Incurred in the ordinary course of business and not for speculative purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(43) rights reserved or vested in any Person by the terms of any lease, license, franchise, grant or permit held by
the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or by a statutory provision, to terminate any such lease, license, franchise, grant or permit, or to require annual or periodic payments as a condition to the continuance thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(44) restrictive covenants affecting the use to which real property may be put; provided that such covenants are
complied with;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(45) security given to a public utility or any municipality or governmental authority when required by such utility
or authority in connection with the operations of that Person in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(46) zoning by-laws and other land use restrictions, including site plan
agreements, development agreements and contract zoning agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(47) Liens created pursuant to the general conditions of a bank operating in The Netherlands based on the general
conditions drawn up by the Netherlands Bankers' Association (*Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken*) and the Consumers Union (*Consumentenbond*) or pursuant to any other general conditions of, or any contractual arrangement with, any
such bank to substantially the same effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(48) Liens on cash proceeds of Indebtedness (and on the related escrow accounts) in connection with the issuance of
such Indebtedness into (and pending the release from) a customary escrow arrangement, to the extent such Indebtedness is Incurred in compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01;</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(49) for purposes of cash management arrangements among the Borrower Parties, Liens Incurred to secure back-to-back reimbursement obligations for working capital enhancement or other similar arrangements, the aggregate principal amount of which obligations or arrangements do
not exceed the greater of (i) $371,000,000 and (ii) 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(50) Liens on property securing obligations issued or incurred under (i) any Refinancing Notes and the
Refinancing Notes Indentures related thereto, and (ii) any Incremental Equivalent Debt and the Incremental Equivalent Debt Documents related thereto and, in each case, any Permitted Refinancings thereof (or successive Permitted Refinancings
thereof); <u>provided</u> that such Liens that are secured by Collateral are subject to Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(51) Liens comprising customary rights and restrictions contained in agreements relating to Dispositions and Asset
Sales pending the completion thereof, or in the case of a license, during the term thereof and any option or other agreement to Dispose any asset not prohibited by <u>Sections 7.03</u> and <u>7.04</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(52) Liens securing Indebtedness permitted by <u>clause (mm)</u> of the definition of "Permitted
Debt".

For all purposes hereunder, (x) a Lien need not be Incurred solely by reference to one category of Permitted Liens described in this definition but may be Incurred under any combination of such categories (including in part under one such category and in part under any other such category) and (y) in the event that a Lien (or any portion thereof) meets the criteria of one or more of such categories of Permitted Liens, the Parent Borrower shall, in its sole discretion, divide, classify or reclassify such Lien (or any portion thereof) in any manner that complies with this definition.

"<u>Permitted Other Debt Conditions</u>" means that such applicable Indebtedness does not mature or have scheduled amortization payments of principal and is not subject to mandatory redemption, repurchase, prepayment or sinking fund obligations (except (w) customary offers or obligations to repurchase, repay or redeem upon a change of control, asset sale, casualty or condemnation event or initial public offering, (x) maturity payments and customary mandatory prepayments for Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and amounts not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket, (y) special mandatory redemptions in connection with customary escrow arrangements and customary acceleration rights after an event of default or (z) "AHYDO" payments), in each case prior to the Latest Maturity Date at the time such Indebtedness is incurred.

"<u>Permitted Payee</u>" means any Company Person (or any Affiliate, Permitted Transferee or other transferee of any of the foregoing).

"<u>Permitted Refinancing</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any modification, amendment, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension of any Indebtedness of such Person; <u>provided</u> that (a) the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) thereof does not exceed the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of the Indebtedness so modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended except by an amount equal to Refinancing Expenses, in connection with such modification, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension and by an amount equal to any existing commitments unutilized thereunder; (b) other than with respect to Indebtedness under <u>clause (c)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt" or with respect to the initial maturity date for Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and amounts not to exceed the Inside Maturity Basket, such modification, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension has a final maturity date equal to or later than the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended; (c) if the Indebtedness being modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended is subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations, such modification, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension is subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations on subordination terms, taken as a whole, as favorable in all material respects to the Lenders (including, if applicable, as to collateral) as those subordination terms contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or

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extended or otherwise acceptable to the Administrative Agent; (d) if the Indebtedness being modified, amended, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended is (i) unsecured, such modification, amendment, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension is unsecured, or (ii) if secured by Liens on the Collateral, such modification, refinancing, refunding, replacement, renewal or extension is secured to the same extent, including with respect to any subordination provisions, and subject to Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements; (e) the terms and conditions (including, if applicable, as to collateral) of any such modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended (other than to the extent permitted by any other clause of this definition or with respect to pricing (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any "most favored nation" pricing provision), interest rate margins, rate floors, discounts, fees, premiums, prepayment premiums and optional prepayment and optional redemption terms) are, either (i) substantially identical to or less favorable to the investors providing such Permitted Refinancing, taken as a whole, than the terms and conditions of the Indebtedness being modified, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced, exchanged or extended, or (ii) when taken as a whole, not more favorable to the creditors providing such Indebtedness than those set forth in this Agreement or are customary for similar indebtedness in light of then-prevailing market terms and conditions (taken as a whole) (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) at the time of incurrence (<u>provided</u> that, at Parent Borrower's option, delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least three Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent) prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Indebtedness or drafts of the documentation relating thereto, stating that the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the requirement set out in this <u>clause (e)</u>, shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy such requirement unless the Administrative Agent provides notice to Parent Borrower of its objection during such three Business Day period (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it objects)), in each case, except for terms and conditions only applicable to periods after the Latest Maturity Date; (f) such modification, amendment, refinancing, refunding, renewal, replacement, exchange or extension is incurred by the Person who is or would have been permitted to be the obligor or guarantor (or any successor thereto) on the Indebtedness being modified, amended, refinanced, refunded, renewed, replaced or extended (it being understood that the roles of such obligors as a borrower or a guarantor with respect to such obligations may be interchanged); (g) at the time thereof, other than with respect to Indebtedness under <u>clauses (c)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", no Event of Default under <u>Sections 8.01(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> shall have occurred and be continuing and (h) any amounts Incurred as Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of Indebtedness incurred under applicable dollar-based baskets shall reduce the amount available under such applicable dollar-based baskets.

"<u>Permitted Restructuring Transactions</u>" means, collectively, any transfers, dividends (other than dividends paid directly or indirectly by the Parent Borrower), mergers, internal reorganizations, Restricted Payments, intercompany Dispositions or Investments and related Indebtedness, in each case among the Borrower Parties (collectively for purposes of this definition, "<u>Transfers</u>") either (1) undertaken in order to achieve synergies or tax efficiencies related to the Acquisition or any other Permitted Investment and integration thereof (as reasonably determined by the Parent Borrower) or (2) in connection with any corporate reorganization or restructuring of the Parent Borrower's subsidiaries or other tax planning or reorganization activities, including any transactions set forth on <u>Schedule 1.01(b)</u>; <u>provided</u> that for each Transfer (i) immediately before and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default will have occurred and be continuing and (ii) after giving effect thereto, neither the value of the security interest of the Collateral Agent and the Lenders in the Collateral nor the value of the Guaranty, in each case taken as a whole, is materially impaired (as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith).

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"<u>Permitted Transferees</u>" means, with respect to any Person that is a natural Person (and any Permitted Transferee of such Person), (a) such Person's immediate family, including his or her spouse, ex-spouse, children, step-children, grandchildren and their respective lineal descendants, parent, step-parent, grandparent, domestic partner, former domestic partner, sibling or step-sibling (and any lineal descendant thereof), mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law and daughter-in-law (including adoptive relationships), (b) any trust, partnership, estate planning vehicle or other legal entity the direct or indirect beneficiaries or owners of which are persons referred to in the preceding clause (a) and (c) such Person's estate, heirs, legatees, distributees, executors and/or administrators upon the death of such Person, or any private foundation or fund that is controlled thereby, and any other Person who was an Affiliate of such Person upon the death of such Person and who, upon such death, directly or indirectly owned Equity Interests in the Issuer.

"<u>Permitted Warrant Transaction</u>" means any call option, warrant or right to purchase (or substantively equivalent derivative transaction) on the Parent Borrower's common stock sold by the Parent Borrower substantially concurrently with any purchase by the Parent Borrower of a related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction.

"<u>Person</u>" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, government (or any agency or political subdivision thereof) or any other entity.

"<u>Plan</u>" means any "employee benefit plan" (other than a Multiemployer Plan) within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA that is maintained or is contributed to by a Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate and is subject to Title IV of ERISA or the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA.

"<u>Platform</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>6.02</u>.

"<u>Pledged Debt</u>" means "Pledged Debt" (or similar term) as defined in the U.S. Security Agreement and each other applicable Collateral Document.

"<u>Pledged Interests</u>" means "Pledged Interests" (or similar term) as defined in the U.S. Security Agreement and each other applicable Collateral Document.

"<u>Preferred Stock</u>" means any Equity Interest with preferential right of payment of cumulative cash dividends (other than dividends that are solely payable as and when declared by the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower).

"<u>Prepayment Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(c)</u>.

"<u>Prepayment</u><u>-Based Incremental Facility</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Prepayment Date</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(c)</u>.

"<u>Primary Disqualified Institution</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Disqualified Institution."

"<u>Prime Rate</u>" means the rate of interest last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the "Prime Rate" in the U.S. or, if The Wall Street Journal ceases to quote such rate, the highest per annum interest rate published by the FRB in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) (Selected Interest Rates) as the "bank prime loan" rate or, if such rate is no longer quoted therein, any similar rate quoted therein (as determined by the Administrative Agent) or any similar release by the FRB (as determined by the Administrative Agent). Each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective on the date that such change is publicly announced or quoted as being effective.

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"<u>Property</u>" means any right or interest in or to property of any kind whatsoever, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, including Capital Stock, inventory and receivables.

"<u>Pro Forma Basis</u>," "<u>Pro Forma Compliance</u>" and "<u>Pro Forma Effect</u>" mean, with respect to the calculation of any test, financial ratio, basket or covenant under this Agreement, including the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio and the calculation of Consolidated Interest Expense, Consolidated Total Assets, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, and the EBITDA Grower Amount of any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as of any date, that pro forma effect will be given to the Transactions, any Specified Transaction, any acquisition, merger, amalgamation, consolidation, Investment, any issuance, Incurrence, assumption or repayment or redemption of Indebtedness (including Indebtedness issued, Incurred or assumed or repaid or redeemed as a result of, or to finance, any relevant transaction and for which any such test, financial ratio, basket or covenant is being calculated), any issuance or redemption of Preferred Stock or Disqualified Stock, all sales, transfers and other dispositions or discontinuance of any Subsidiary, line of business, division, segment or operating unit, or any designation of a Restricted Subsidiary to an Unrestricted Subsidiary or of an Unrestricted Subsidiary to a Restricted Subsidiary, in each case that have occurred during the four consecutive fiscal quarter period of such Person being used to calculate such test, financial ratio, basket or covenant (the "<u>Reference Period</u>"), or subsequent to the end of the Reference Period but prior to such date or prior to or substantially simultaneously with the event for which a determination under this definition is made (including (i) any such event occurring at a Person who became a Restricted Subsidiary of the subject Person or was merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the subject Person or any other Restricted Subsidiary of the subject Person after the commencement of the Reference Period and (ii) with respect to any proposed Investment or acquisition of the subject Person for which committed financing is or is sought to be obtained, the event for which a determination under this definition is made may occur after the date upon which the relevant determination or calculation is made), in each case, as if each such event occurred on the first day of the Reference Period; <u>provided</u> that (x) pro forma effect will be given to reasonably identifiable and quantifiable pro forma cost savings or expense reductions related to operational efficiencies (including the entry into or renegotiation of any material contract or arrangement), strategic initiatives or purchasing improvements and other cost savings, improvements or synergies, in each case, that have been realized, or are reasonably expected to be realized, by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries based upon actions to be taken within 24 months after the consummation of the action as if such cost savings, expense reductions, improvements and synergies occurred (or were realized) on the first day of the Reference Period, (y) no amount shall be added back pursuant to this definition to the extent duplicative of amounts that are otherwise included in computing Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period and (z) adjustments in the nature cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies and similar items made pursuant to the definitions of "Pro Forma Basis", "Pro Forma Compliance" and "Pro Forma Effect", together with the aggregate amount of adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA pursuant to <u>clause (k)</u> thereof, shall not exceed in the aggregate 30% of Consolidated EBITDA for any Test Period (prior to giving effect to the addback of such items pursuant to this definition and such <u>clause</u> <u>(k)</u> of Consolidated EBITDA).

For purposes of making any computation referred to above:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given Pro Forma Effect, the interest on such
Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date for which a determination under this definition is made had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Swap Contracts applicable to such Indebtedness
if such Swap Contracts has a remaining term in excess of 12 months);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate reasonably determined
by a responsible financial or accounting officer, in his or her capacity as such and not in his or her personal capacity, of the Parent Borrower to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) interest on Indebtedness that may optionally be determined at an interest rate based upon a factor of a prime
or similar rate, a eurocurrency interbank offered rate, or other rate, shall be deemed to have been based upon the rate actually chosen, or, if none, then based upon such optional rate chosen as the Parent Borrower may designate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) interest on any Indebtedness under a revolving credit facility or a Qualified Receivables Financing computed on
a pro forma basis shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the applicable period; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) to the extent not already covered above, any such calculation may include adjustments calculated in accordance
with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act.

Any pro forma calculation may include (1) adjustments calculated in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act and (2) adjustments calculated to give effect to any Pro Forma Cost Savings; <u>provided</u> that any such adjustments that consist of reductions in costs and other operating improvements or synergies shall be calculated in accordance with, and satisfy the requirements specified in, the definition of "Pro Forma Cost Savings" and shall be subject to the limitations set forth above in this definition.

"<u>Pro Forma Cost Savings</u>" means, without duplication of any amounts referenced in the definition of "Pro Forma Basis," an amount equal to the amount of "run rate" cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies, in each case, projected in good faith to be realized (calculated on a pro forma basis as though such items had been realized on the first day of such period) as a result of actions taken or to be taken by the Borrowers (or any successor thereto) or any Restricted Subsidiary, net of the amount of actual benefits realized or expected to be realized during such period that are otherwise included in the calculation of Consolidated EBITDA from such actions; <u>provided</u> that such cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies are reasonably identifiable (as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer, in his or her capacity as such and not in his or her personal capacity, of the Parent Borrower (or any successor thereto)) and are reasonably anticipated to result from actions taken or to be taken within 24 months after the consummation of any change that is expected to result in such cost savings, expense reductions, operating improvements or synergies; <u>provided</u> that no cost savings, operating expense reductions, operating improvements and synergies shall be added pursuant to this definition to the extent duplicative of any expenses or charges otherwise added to Consolidated Net Income or Consolidated EBITDA, whether through a pro forma adjustment, add back exclusion or otherwise, for such period.

"<u>Pro Rata Share</u>" means, with respect to each Lender and any Facility or all the Facilities or any Tranche or all the Tranches (as the case may be) at any time, a fraction (expressed as a percentage, carried out to the ninth decimal place, and subject to adjustment as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u>), the numerator of which is the amount of the Commitments of such Lender under the applicable Facility or the Facilities or Tranche or Tranches (and, in the case of any Term Loan Tranche after the applicable borrowing date and without duplication, the outstanding principal amount of Term Loans under such Tranche, of such Lender, at such time) at such time and the denominator of which is the amount of the Aggregate Commitments under the applicable Facility or the Facilities or Tranche or Tranches at such time (and, in the case of any Term Loan Tranche and without duplication, the outstanding principal amount of Term Loans under such Tranche, at such time); <u>provided</u> that if the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and the obligation of each L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions have been terminated pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>, then the Pro Rata Share of each Lender shall be determined based on the Pro Rata Share of such Lender immediately prior to such termination and after giving effect to any subsequent assignments made pursuant to the terms hereof. The initial Pro Rata Share of each Lender is set forth opposite the name of such Lender on <u>Schedule 2.01</u> or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender became a party hereto, as applicable.

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"<u>Public Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>6.02</u>.

"<u>QFC</u>" has the meaning assigned to the term "qualified financial contract" in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

"<u>QFC Credit Support</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>9.16</u>.

"<u>Qualified Receivables Factoring</u>" means any Factoring Transaction that meets the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) such Factoring Transaction is non-recourse to, and does not obligate,
Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, or their respective properties or assets (other than Receivables Assets) in any way other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) all sales, conveyances, assignments and/or contributions of Receivables Assets by Parent Borrower or any
Restricted Subsidiary are made at Fair Market Value in the context of a Factoring Transaction (as determined in good faith by Parent Borrower), and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) such Factoring Transaction (including financing terms, covenants, termination events (if any) and other
provisions thereof) is on market terms at the time such Factoring Transaction is first entered into (as determined in good faith by Parent Borrower) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings.

The grant of a security interest in any accounts receivable of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) to secure any Credit Agreement shall not be deemed a Qualified Receivables Factoring.

"<u>Qualified Receivables Financing</u>" means any Receivables Financing of a Receivables Subsidiary that meets the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) all sales/transfers assignments and/or contributions of Receivables Assets by any Borrower or any Restricted
Subsidiary to the Receivables Subsidiary are made at Fair Market Value (as determined in good faith by the Parent Borrower), and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the financing terms, covenants, termination events and other provisions thereof shall be market terms at the
time the receivables financing is first introduced (as determined in good faith by the Parent Borrower) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings.

The grant of a security interest in any accounts receivable of any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) to secure any Credit Agreement shall not be deemed a Qualified Receivables Financing.

"<u>Rating Agency</u>" means (1) each of Fitch, Moody's and S&P and (2) if Fitch, Moody's or S&P ceases to rate the Initial Term Facility for reasons outside of the Parent Borrower's control, a "nationally recognized statistical rating organization" within the meaning of Section 3 under the Exchange Act selected by the Parent Borrower as a replacement agency for Fitch, Moody's or S&P, as the case may be.

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"<u>Ratio Debt</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>.

"<u>Ratio</u><u>-Based Incremental Facility</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Receivables Assets</u>" means accounts receivable (whether now existing or arising in the future) of the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that are, or are in the process of becoming, subject to a Qualified Receivables Financing or Qualified Receivables Factoring, and any assets related thereto including all collateral securing such accounts receivable, all contracts and all guarantees or other payment support obligations (including letters of credit, promissory notes or trade credit insurance) in respect of such accounts receivable, proceeds of such accounts receivable and other assets which are customarily transferred or in respect of which security interests are customarily granted in connection with non-recourse, asset securitization or factoring transactions involving accounts receivable and any Swap Contracts entered into by Parent Borrower or any such Subsidiary in connection with such accounts receivable.

"<u>Receivables Fees</u>" means distributions or payments made directly or by means of discounts with respect to any participation interest issued or sold in connection with, and other fees paid to a Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary in connection with, any Receivables Financing or Factoring Transaction.

"<u>Receivables Financing</u>" means any transaction or series of transactions that may be entered into by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to which the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries may sell, contribute, convey, assign or otherwise transfer Receivables Assets to (a) a Receivables Subsidiary (in the case of a transfer by Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries), and (b) any other Person (in the case of a transfer by a Receivables Subsidiary), which in either case, may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets so sold, contributed, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred.

"<u>Receivables Repurchase Obligation</u>" means (i) any obligation of a seller of receivables in a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing to repurchase receivables arising as a result of a breach of a representation, warranty or covenant or otherwise, including as a result of a receivable or portion thereof becoming subject to any asserted defense, dispute, off-set or counterclaim of any kind as a result of any action taken by, any failure to take action by or any other event relating to the seller, or (ii) any right of a seller of receivables in a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing to repurchase defaulted receivables for the purposes of claiming sales tax bad debt relief.

"<u>Receivables Subsidiary</u>" means a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower (or another Person formed for the purposes of engaging in a Qualified Receivables Financing with the Parent Borrower and/or one or more of its Subsidiaries (including, a special purpose securitization vehicle (or similar entity)) in which the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower makes an Investment (or which otherwise owes to the Parent Borrower or one of its Subsidiaries any deferral of part of the purchase price of the Receivables Assets for the purpose of credit enhancement given under the Qualified Receivables Financing) and to which the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower sells, conveys, assigns or otherwise transfers Receivables Assets (which may include a backup or precautionary grant of security interest in such Receivables Assets sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred or purported to be so sold, conveyed, assigned or otherwise transferred)) which engages in no activities other than in connection with the purchase, acquisition or financing of Receivables Assets of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries , all proceeds thereof and all rights (contractual or other), collateral and other assets relating thereto, and any business or activities incidental or related to such business, and which is designated by senior management or the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower (as provided below) as a Receivables Subsidiary and:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) no portion of the Indebtedness or any other obligations (contingent or otherwise) of which (i) is
guaranteed by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary, excluding guarantees of obligations (other than the principal of, and interest on, Indebtedness) pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings),
(ii) is recourse to or obligates the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) in any way other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings, or (iii) subjects any property or asset of the
Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary), directly or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, to the satisfaction thereof, other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) with which neither the Parent Borrower nor any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) has
any material contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding other than on terms which the Parent Borrower reasonably believes to be no less favorable to the Parent Borrower or such Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from
Persons that are not Affiliates of the Parent Borrower, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) to which neither the Parent Borrower nor any other Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower has any obligation to
maintain or preserve such entity's financial condition or cause such entity to achieve certain levels of operating results.

Any such designation by senior management or the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower shall be evidenced to the Administrative Agent by filing with the Administrative Agent a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower or the determination by applicable senior management of the Parent Borrower, in each case giving effect to such designation and an officer's certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing conditions.

"<u>Recipient</u>" means any Agent, any Lender, and any L/C Issuer, or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party hereunder or under any other Loan Document, as applicable.

"<u>Reference Period</u>" has the meaning given to such term in the definition of Pro Forma Basis.

"<u>Reference Time</u>" with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark means (1) if such Benchmark is the Term SOFR Rate, 5:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on the day that is two U.S. Government Securities Business Days preceding the date of such setting, (2) if such Benchmark is EURIBOR Rate, 11:00 a.m. Brussels time two TARGET Days preceding the date of such setting, (3) if the RFR for such Benchmark is SONIA, then four RFR Business Days prior to such setting and (4) if such Benchmark is not the Term SOFR Rate, the EURIBOR Rate or SONIA, the time determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.

"<u>Refinancing</u>" means the refinancing or repayment of all existing Indebtedness and the termination of all related commitments, guarantees and security under (i) that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated April 29, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date) by and among, among others, the Parent Borrower, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, (ii) that certain ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2019 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date), by and among, among others, the Parent Borrower, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and (iii) that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of March 18, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Closing Date), by and among, among others, Atotech, as parent borrower, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent, collateral agent an a letter of credit issuer, in each case other than contingent indemnification obligations not yet due or owing and other than Existing Letters of Credit issued thereunder.

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"<u>Refinancing Amendment</u>" means an amendment to this Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, among the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders providing Specified Refinancing Debt, effecting the incurrence of such Specified Refinancing Debt in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>.

"<u>Refinancing Expenses</u>" means, in connection with any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock otherwise permitted by this Agreement, the aggregate principal amount of additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock Incurred to pay (1) accrued and unpaid interest, (2) the increased principal amount of any Indebtedness being refinanced resulting from the in-kind payment of interest on such Indebtedness (or in the case of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced, additional shares of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock); (3) the aggregate amount of original issue discount on the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced; (4) premiums (including tender, extension or prepayment premiums) and other costs associated with the redemption, repurchase, retirement, discharge or defeasance of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced, and (5) all fees and expenses (including underwriting discounts, commitment, ticking and similar fees, commissions, expenses and discounts) associated with the repayment of the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced and the incurrence of the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock incurred in connection with such refinancing.

"<u>Refinancing Indebtedness</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>clause (n)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt".

"<u>Refinancing Notes</u>" means one or more series of senior unsecured notes or loans, senior secured notes or loans secured by the Collateral on a first lien "equal and ratable" basis with the Liens securing the Obligations, senior secured notes or loans secured by the Collateral on a "junior" basis to the Liens securing the Obligations, senior subordinated (including unsecured) notes or loans or subordinated (including unsecured) notes or loans, in each case issued in respect of a refinancing of outstanding Indebtedness of the Borrowers under any one or more Tranches and in each case Incurred by the Loan Parties; <u>provided</u> that, (a) if such Refinancing Notes shall be secured, then (i) such Refinancing Notes shall only be secured by a security interest in the Collateral that secured the Tranche being refinanced, and (ii) such Refinancing Notes shall be issued subject to Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements; (b) other than with respect to the initial maturity date for Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and Refinancing Notes in an amount not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence, no Refinancing Notes shall (i) mature prior to the scheduled Maturity Date of the Tranche being refinanced or (ii) have a shorter Weighted Average Life to Maturity than the Tranche being refinanced; (c) the terms and conditions (other than pricing (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any "most favored nation" pricing provision), interest rate margins, rate floors, discounts, fees, premiums, prepayment premiums and optional prepayment and optional redemption terms) are, taken as a whole, not materially more favorable to the creditors providing such Refinancing Notes than those applicable to the Tranche being refinanced (taken as a whole) at the time of Incurrence (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith), unless such provisions shall be customary for similar debt securities or loans in light of then-prevailing market terms and conditions (taken as a whole) at the time of Incurrence (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) (it being understood that no (A) Refinancing Notes shall include any financial maintenance covenants, but that customary cross-acceleration provisions may be included, and (B) any negative covenants with respect to indebtedness, investments, liens or restricted payments shall be incurrence-based) (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) (<u>provided</u>, that, at the Parent Borrower's option,

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delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least three (3) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent) prior to the incurrence of such Refinancing Notes, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Refinancing Notes or drafts of the documentation relating thereto, stating that the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the requirement set forth in this clause (c) shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy such requirement unless the Administrative Agent provides notice to the Parent Borrower of its objection during such three (3) Business Day (or shorter) period (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it objects); (d) such Refinancing Notes may not have obligors or Liens that are more extensive than those which applied to the Indebtedness being refinanced (or such other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) (it being understood that the roles of such obligors as a borrower or a guarantor with respect to such obligations may be interchanged); (e) if such Refinancing Notes are subordinated, such Refinancing Notes shall be subject to customary subordination provisions reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent; and (f) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Refinancing Notes shall be applied, substantially concurrently with the incurrence thereof, to the <u>pro rata</u> prepayment of outstanding Term Loans under the applicable Term Loan Tranche being so refinanced (or to the less than <u>pro rata</u> prepayment of the applicable outstanding Term Loans made by any Term Lenders that will be purchasers of the Refinancing Notes, as approved by such Term Lenders) and the payment of fees, expenses and premiums, if any, payable in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that such Refinancing Notes (x) may provide for any additional or different financial or other covenants or other provisions that (1) are agreed among the issuers or borrowers and the creditors thereof and applicable only during periods after the then Latest Maturity Date in effect or (2) are incorporated into this Agreement (or any other applicable Loan Document) for the benefit of all existing Lenders (to the extent applicable to such Lender) by an amendment to this Agreement (which may be accomplished without further Lender voting requirements) and (y) shall not have a principal or commitment amount (or accreted value) greater than the Loans being refinanced (plus an amount equal to accrued interest, fees, discounts, premiums and expenses).

"<u>Refinancing Notes Indentures</u>" means, collectively, the indentures or other similar agreements pursuant to which any Refinancing Notes are issued, together with all instruments and other agreements in connection therewith, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, but only to the extent permitted under the terms of the Loan Documents.

"<u>Refunding Capital Stock</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>.

"<u>Register</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(c)</u>.

"<u>Regulated Bank Lender</u>" means a (x) a commercial bank with a consolidated combined capital and surplus of at least $5,000,000,000 and that is (i) a U.S. depository institution the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (ii) a corporation organized under section 25A of the U.S. Federal Reserve Act of 1913; (iii) a branch, agency or commercial lending company of a foreign bank operating pursuant to approval by and under the supervision of the FRB under 12 CFR part 211; (iv) a non-U.S. branch of a foreign bank managed and controlled by a U.S. branch referred to in clause (iii); or (v) any other U.S. or non-U.S. depository institution or any branch, agency or similar office thereof supervised by a bank regulatory authority in any jurisdiction or (y) any Affiliate of a Person set forth in clause (x) above to the extent that (1) all of the capital stock of such Affiliate is directly or indirectly owned by either (I) such Person set forth in clause (x) above or (II) a parent entity that also owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock of such Person set forth in clause (x) and (2) such Affiliate is a securities broker or dealer registered with the SEC under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.

"<u>Regulation S</u><u>-X</u>" means Regulation S-X under the Securities Act.

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"<u>Related Business Assets</u>" means assets (other than cash or Cash Equivalents) used or useful in a Similar Business; <u>provided</u> that any assets received by a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary in exchange for assets transferred by a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary will not be deemed to be Related Business Assets if they consist of securities of a Person, unless such Person is, or upon receipt of the securities of such Person, such Person would become, a Restricted Subsidiary.

"<u>Related Parties</u>" means, with respect to any Person, such Person's Affiliates and the partners, members, directors, managers, officers, employees, agents, attorneys-in-fact, trustees and advisors of such Person and of such Person's Affiliates.

"<u>Relevant</u> <u>Governmental</u> <u>Body</u>" means ****(i) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of Loans denominated in Dollars, the FRB, the NYFRB, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the FRB and/or the NYFRB or, in each case, any successor thereto, (ii) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of Loans denominated in Sterling, the Bank of England, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Bank of England or, in each case, any successor thereto, (iii) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of Loans denominated in Euros, the European Central Bank, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the European Central Bank or, in each case, any successor thereto and (iv) with respect to a Benchmark Replacement in respect of Loans denominated in any other currency, (a) the central bank for the currency in which such Benchmark Replacement is denominated or any central bank or other supervisor which is responsible for supervising either (1) such Benchmark Replacement or (2) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement or (b) any working group or committee officially endorsed or convened by (1) the central bank for the currency in which such Benchmark Replacement is denominated, (2) any central bank or other supervisor that is responsible for supervising either (A) such Benchmark Replacement or (B) the administrator of such Benchmark Replacement, (3) a group of those central banks or other supervisors or (4) the Financial Stability Board or any part thereof.

"<u>Relevant Rate</u>" means (i) with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars, the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, (ii) with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Euros, the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, and (iii) with respect to any Borrowing denominated in Sterling or Dollars, the applicable Adjusted Daily Simple RFR, as applicable.

"<u>Relevant Screen Rate</u>" means (i) with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars, the Term SOFR Reference Rate and (ii) with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Euros, the EURIBOR Screen Rate, as applicable.

"<u>Relevant Transaction</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Replaceable Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>3.08(a)</u>.

"<u>Replacement Assets</u>" means (1) substantially all the assets of a Person primarily engaged in a Similar Business or (2) a majority of the Voting Stock of any Person primarily engaged in a Similar Business that will become, on the date of acquisition thereof, a Restricted Subsidiary.

"<u>Reportable Event</u>" means any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than events for which the 30-day notice period has been waived.

"<u>Repricing Event</u>" means (i) any prepayment or repayment of 2026-1 Term B Loans, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of, or conversion of any portion of 2026-1 Term B Loans into, any new or replacement tranche of syndicated term loans under credit facilities incurred for the primary purpose of repaying, refinancing, or replacing 2026-1 Term B Loans with term loans bearing interest with an All-in

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Yield less than the All-in Yield applicable to such portion of such 2026-1 Term B Loans (as such comparative yields are determined in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent in consultation with the Parent Borrower consistent with generally accepted financial practices) and (ii) any amendment to any Facility with respect to 2026-1 Term B Loans which reduces the All-in Yield applicable to such 2026-1 Term B Loans; <u>provided</u> that a Repricing Event shall not include any event described above that is not consummated for the primary purpose of lowering the effective interest cost or weighted average yield applicable to such 2026-1 Term B Loans, including in the context of a transaction involving a Change of Control or a Transformative Event.

"<u>Request for Credit Extension</u>" means (a) with respect to a Borrowing, conversion or continuation of Loans, a Committed Loan Notice, and (b) with respect to an L/C Credit Extension, a Letter of Credit Application.

"<u>Required Lenders</u>" means, as of any date of determination, Lenders having more than 50% of the sum of the (a) Total Outstandings (with the aggregate amount of each Lender's risk participation and funded participation in L/C Obligations being deemed "held" by such Lender for purposes of this definition), (b) aggregate unused Term Commitments and (c) aggregate unused Revolving Credit Commitments; <u>provided</u> that the unused Term Commitments of, unused Revolving Credit Commitment of, and the portion of the Total Outstandings held or deemed held by any Defaulting Lender shall be excluded for purposes of making a determination of Required Lenders; <u>provided</u> that, for purposes of this definition, the outstanding principal amount of Alternative Currency Loans (other than Loans denominated in Dollars) as of any date of determination shall be determined using the Dollar Amount thereof.

"<u>Required Revolving Lenders</u>" means, as of any date of determination, Revolving Credit Lenders holding more than 50% of the sum of (a) Total Revolving Credit Outstandings (with the aggregate amount of each Revolving Credit Lender's risk participation and funded participation in L/C Obligations being deemed "held" by such Revolving Credit Lender for purposes of this definition) and (b) aggregate unused Revolving Credit Commitments; <u>provided</u> that the unused Revolving Credit Commitment of, and the portion of the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings held or deemed held by, any Defaulting Lender shall be excluded for purposes of making a determination of Required Revolving Lenders; <u>provided</u> that, for purposes of this definition, the outstanding principal amount of Alternative Currency Loans (other than Loans denominated in Dollars) as of any date of determination shall be determined using the Dollar Amount thereof.

"<u>Resolution Authority</u>" means any body which has authority to exercise any Write-down and Conversion Powers.

"<u>Responsible Officer</u>" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, any Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, the Treasurer, the Controller or the Secretary (or any person serving the equivalent function of any of the foregoing) of such Person (or of any direct or indirect parent, general partner, managing member or sole member of such Person) or any individual designated as an "Officer" by the Board of Directors of such Person (or the Board of Directors of any direct or indirect parent or the general partner, managing member or sole member of such Person).

"<u>Restricted Investment</u>" means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.

"<u>Restricted Payment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>.

"<u>Restricted Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

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"<u>Retired Capital Stock</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>.

"<u>Reuters</u>" means, as applicable, Thomson Reuters Corp., Refinitiv, or any successor thereto.

"<u>Revaluation Date</u>" shall mean (a) with respect to any Loan denominated in any Alternative Currency (other than Dollars), each of the following: (i) the date of the Borrowing of such Loan and (ii) (A) with respect to any Term Benchmark Loan, each date of a conversion into or continuation of such Loan pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and (B) with respect to any RFR Loan, each date that is on the numerically corresponding day in each calendar month that is one month after the Borrowing of such Loan (or, if there is no such numerically corresponding day in such month, then the last day of such month); (b) with respect to any Letter of Credit denominated in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars), each of the following: (i) the date on which such Letter of Credit is issued, (ii) the first Business Day of each calendar month and (iii) the date of any amendment of such Letter of Credit that has the effect of increasing the face amount thereof; and (c) any additional date as the Administrative Agent may determine at any time when an Event of Default exists.

"<u>Revolving Commitment Increase Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(e)</u>.

"<u>Revolving Credit Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility on a given date (or resulting from a conversion or conversions on such date) consisting of simultaneous Revolving Credit Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the Revolving Credit Lenders pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(b)</u>.

"<u>Revolving Credit Commitment Increase</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Revolving Credit Commitments</u>" means, as to any Revolving Credit Lender, its obligation, if any, to (a) make Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrowers pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(b)</u> or New Revolving Commitments to Borrowers established pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> and (b) purchase participations in L/C Obligations, in an aggregate principal and/or face Dollar Amount not to exceed the amount set forth under the heading "Revolving Credit Commitment" opposite such Lender's name on <u>Schedule 2.01</u>, or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender became a party hereto or in any incremental amendment establishing New Revolving Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, as applicable, as the same may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. The Revolving Credit Commitments shall include the Initial Incremental Revolving Credit Commitments and the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Commitments and all Revolving Credit Commitment Increases, New Revolving Commitments and Specified Refinancing Revolving Credit Commitments. The original Dollar Amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments shall be $1,000,000,000 on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

"<u>Revolving Credit Facility</u>" means, at any time, the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Lenders' Revolving Credit Commitments in respect of any Revolving Tranche at such time.

"<u>Revolving Credit Lender</u>" means, at any time, any Lender that has a Revolving Credit Commitment at such time (and after the termination of all Revolving Credit Commitments and any Lender that holds any Outstanding Amount in respect of Revolving Credit Loans and/or L/C Obligations).

"<u>Revolving Credit Loan</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(b)</u>.

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"<u>Revolving Credit Note</u>" means a promissory note of the Borrowers payable to any Revolving Credit Lender or its registered assigns, in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit B</u><u>-2</u> hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of the Borrowers to such Revolving Credit Lender resulting from the Revolving Credit Loans made by such Revolving Credit Lender.

"<u>Revolving Tranche</u>" means (a) the Revolving Credit Facility pursuant to which Revolving Credit Loans or Letters of Credit are made under the Revolving Credit Commitments and (b) any Specified Refinancing Debt constituting revolving credit facility commitments, in each case, including the extensions of credit made thereunder. Additional Revolving Tranches may be added after the Closing Date as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, *<u>i.e.</u>*, New Revolving Commitments. As of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the Revolving Tranches comprise the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility.

"<u>RFR</u>" means, for any RFR Loan denominated in (a) Sterling, SONIA and (b) Dollars, Daily Simple SOFR.

"<u>RFR Borrowing</u>" means, as to any Borrowing, the RFR Loans comprising such Borrowing.

"<u>RFR Business Day</u>" means, for any Loan denominated in (a) Sterling, any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which banks are closed for general business in London and (b) Dollars, a U.S. Government Securities Business Day.

"<u>RFR Interest Day</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Daily Simple RFR".

"<u>RFR Loan</u>" means a Loan that bears interest at a rate based on Adjusted Daily Simple RFR.

"<u>Sale/Leaseback Basket</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>clause (b)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt".

"<u>Sale/Leaseback Transaction</u>" means an arrangement relating to property now owned or hereafter acquired by a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary whereby a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary transfers such property to a Person and such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary leases it from such Person, other than leases between a Borrower and a Restricted Subsidiary or between Restricted Subsidiaries.

"<u>Same Day Funds</u>" means (a) with respect to disbursements and payments in Dollars, immediately available funds and (b) with respect to disbursements and payments in any other Alternative Currency, same day or other funds as may be determined by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to be customary in the place of disbursement or payment for the settlement of international banking transactions in the relevant Alternative Currency.

"<u>Sanctioned Country</u>" means, at any time, a country, region, or territory that is the subject of a general export, import, financial, investment or other trade-related embargo under any Sanctions Laws and Regulations, which countries as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date include Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, and the so-called Luhansk People's Republic

"<u>Sanctioned Person</u>" means, at any time, (a) any Person listed in any Sanctions Laws and Regulations-related lists of designated Persons maintained by the U.S. government, including OFAC's Specially Designated National's and Blocked Parties List, the U.S. Department of State's list of Debarred Parties, and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Entity List, as well as the United Nations Security Council, His Majesty's Treasury of the United Kingdom, the European Union, or any European Union member state, (b) any Person located, operating, organized, or resident in a Sanctioned Country, or (c) any Person owned or controlled by any such Person.

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"<u>Sanctions Laws and Regulations</u>" means (i) any sanctions or requirements imposed by, or based upon the obligations or authorities set forth in, the PATRIOT Act, the Executive Order No. 13224 of September 23, 2001, entitled Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism (66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (2001)), the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. §§ 1701 *et seq*.), the U.S. Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. §§ 1 *et seq*.), the Export Administration Act, the Export Administration Regulations, the U.S. Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Act, the U.S. Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 or the Iran Sanctions Act, Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, all as amended, or any of the foreign assets control regulations (including but not limited to 31 C.F.R., Subtitle B, Chapter V, as amended) or any other law or executive order relating thereto administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control ("<u>OFAC</u>"), the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State, and any similar law, regulation, or executive order that may be enacted, from time to time, by the United States government and (ii) any sanctions or requirements imposed under similar laws or regulations enacted by the European Union or the United Kingdom or administered, enacted or enforced by the respective governmental institutions or agencies of any of the foregoing, including His Majesty's Treasury in the United Kingdom, that apply to the Borrowers or the Restricted Subsidiaries (as any of the foregoing laws may from time to time be amended, renewed, extended or replaced).

"<u>SEC</u>" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

"<u>Second Amendment</u>" means the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2024, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

"<u>Second Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "Second Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the Second Amendment.

"<u>Section</u> <u>2.22 Additional Amendment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(c)</u>.

"<u>Secured Cash Management Agreement</u>" means any Cash Management Agreement that is entered into by and between any Loan Party and any Cash Management Bank, except for any such Cash Management Agreement designated by the Borrowers and the applicable Cash Management Bank in writing to the Administrative Agent as an "unsecured cash management agreement" as of the Closing Date or, if later, on or about the time of entering into such Cash Management Agreement.

"<u>Secured Hedge Agreement</u>" means any Swap Contract permitted under <u>Article VII</u> that is entered into by and between any Loan Party and any Hedge Bank, except for any such Swap Contract designated by the Borrowers and the applicable Hedge Bank in writing to the Administrative Agent as an "unsecured hedge agreement" as of the Closing Date or, if later, as of the time of entering into such Swap Contract.

"<u>Secured Obligations</u>" means all Obligations now or hereafter existing, including under the Loan Documents, any Secured Cash Management Agreement or any Secured Hedge Agreement (the Loan Documents, Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements, collectively, the "<u>Secured Documents</u>") (as such Secured Documents may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented, replaced, refinanced or otherwise modified from time to time (including any increases of the principal amount outstanding thereunder)), whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, and whether for principal, reimbursement obligations, interest, fees, premiums, penalties, indemnifications, contract causes of action, costs, expenses or otherwise.

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"<u>Secured Parties</u>" means, collectively, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Lenders (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the L/C Issuers), the Hedge Banks to the extent they are party to one or more Secured Hedge Agreements, the Cash Management Banks to the extent they are party to one or more Secured Cash Management Agreements and each co-agent or subagent appointed by the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent from time to time pursuant to <u>Article IX</u>.

"<u>Securities Act</u>" means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Security Agreement</u>" means, collectively, the New York law governed Security Agreement dated as of the Closing Date executed by the Loan Parties party thereto, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit F</u> (the "<u>U.S. Security Agreement</u>") and each other security agreement and security agreement supplement executed and delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> or <u>6.16</u>.

"<u>Security Agreement Supplement</u>" has the meaning specified in the U.S. Security Agreement.

"<u>Similar Business</u>" means any business engaged or proposed to be engaged in by the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries on the Closing Date and any business or other activities that are similar, ancillary, complementary, incidental or related thereto, or an extension, development or expansion of, the businesses in which the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries are engaged on the Closing Date.

"<u>Sixth Amendment</u>" means the Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2026, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and L/C Issuers party thereto.

"<u>Sixth Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "Sixth Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the Sixth Amendment.

"<u>SOFR</u>" means a rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate as administered by the SOFR Administrator.

"<u>SOFR Administrator</u>" means the NYFRB (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

"<u>SOFR Administrator's Website</u>" means the NYFRB's website, currently at http://www.newyorkfed.org, or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as such by the SOFR Administrator from time to time.

"<u>SOFR Determination Date</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Daily Simple SOFR".

"<u>SOFR Rate Day</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Daily Simple SOFR".

"<u>Solvent</u>" means, with respect to the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) on any date of determination, that on such date (a) the fair aggregate value of the assets and property of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including contingent liabilities, of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) and is sufficient to enable payment of all the Parent Borrower's and its Subsidiaries' (on a consolidated basis) obligations due and accruing due, (b) the aggregate present fair salable value of the assets and property of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) is greater than or equal to the total amount that will be required to pay the probable liabilities, including contingent liabilities, of the Loan Parties as they become absolute and matured and is sufficient to enable payment of all such Person's obligations due

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and accruing due, (c) the capital of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) is not unreasonably small in relation to their business as contemplated on such date of determination and (d) the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) have not and do not intend to, and do not believe that they will, incur debts or other obligations, including current obligations, beyond their ability to pay such debts and liabilities as they become due (whether at maturity or otherwise) and are not for any reason unable to pay their debts or meets their obligations as they generally become due. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time, represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability or, if a different methodology is prescribed by applicable Laws, as prescribed by such Laws.

"<u>SONIA</u>" means, with respect to any Business Day, a rate per annum equal to the Sterling Overnight Index Average for such Business Day published by the SONIA Administrator on the SONIA Administrator's Website on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

"<u>SONIA Administrator</u>" means the Bank of England (or any successor administrator of the Sterling Overnight Index Average).

"<u>SONIA Administrator's Website</u>" means the Bank of England's website, currently at http://www.bankofengland.co.uk, or any successor source for the Sterling Overnight Index Average identified as such by the SONIA Administrator from time to time.

"<u>SPC</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u>.

"<u>Specified Existing Tranche</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>.

"<u>Specified Indebtedness</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Agent</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.18(a)</u>.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Debt</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.18(a)</u>.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Revolving Credit Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.18(a)</u>.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans</u>" means Specified Refinancing Debt constituting revolving loans.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Term Commitment</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.18(a)</u>.

"<u>Specified Refinancing Term Loans</u>" means Specified Refinancing Debt constituting term loans.

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"<u>Specified Transaction</u>" means any incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness (excluding Indebtedness incurred for working capital purposes other than pursuant to this Agreement) or Investment (including any proposed Investment or acquisition) that results in a Person becoming a Subsidiary, any designation of a Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary or as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, any acquisition or any Disposition that results in a Restricted Subsidiary ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower, any Investment constituting an acquisition of assets constituting a business unit, line of business or division of another Person or any Disposition of a business unit, line of business or division of the Parent Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case whether by merger, consolidation, amalgamation or otherwise or any material restructuring of the Parent Borrower or implementation of any initiative not in the ordinary course of business.

"<u>Springing Financial Covenant Event of Default</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(b)</u>.

"<u>Standard Securitization Undertakings</u>" means representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and guarantees of performance entered into by the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower which the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith to be customary in a Factoring Transaction or a Receivables Financing including those relating to the servicing of the assets of a Receivables Subsidiary, it being understood that any Receivables Repurchase Obligation shall be deemed to be a Standard Securitization Undertaking.

"<u>Stated Maturity</u>" means with respect to any security or Indebtedness, the date specified in such security or the documentation governing such Indebtedness as the fixed date on which the final payment of principal of such security or Indebtedness is due and payable, including pursuant to any mandatory redemption provision (but excluding any provision providing for the repurchase of such security or Indebtedness at the option of the holder thereof upon the happening of any contingency unless such contingency has occurred).

"<u>Statutory Reserve Rate</u>" means a fraction (expressed as a decimal), the numerator of which is the number one and the denominator of which is the number one minus the aggregate of the maximum reserve percentages (including any marginal, special, emergency or supplemental reserves) expressed as a decimal established by the FRB to which the Administrative Agent is subject with respect to the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate for eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as "Eurocurrency Liabilities" in Regulation D of the FRB) or any other reserve ratio or analogous requirement of any central banking or financial regulatory authority imposed in respect of the maintenance of the Commitments or the funding of the Loans. Such reserve percentages shall include those imposed pursuant to such Regulation D. Term Benchmark Loans for which the associated Benchmark is adjusted by reference to the Statutory Reserve Rate (per the related definition of such Benchmark) shall be deemed to constitute eurocurrency funding and to be subject to such reserve requirements without benefit of or credit for proration, exemptions or offsets that may be available from time to time to any Lender under such Regulation D or any comparable regulation. The Statutory Reserve Rate shall be adjusted automatically on and as of the effective date of any change in any reserve percentage.

"<u>Sterling</u>", "<u>GBP</u>" and "<u>£</u>" means the lawful currency of the United Kingdom.

"<u>Subject Lien</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.02</u>.

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"<u>Subordinated Indebtedness</u>" means (a) with respect to any Borrower, any Indebtedness of such Borrower which is by its terms expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations, and (b) with respect to any Guarantor, any Indebtedness of such Guarantor which is by its terms expressly subordinated in right of payment to its Guarantee of the Obligations.

"<u>Subsidiary</u>" means, with respect to any Person (1) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock is at the time of determination owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof, (2) any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or similar entity of which (x) more than 50% of the capital accounts, distribution rights, total equity and voting interests or general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership interests or otherwise, and (y) such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary of such Person is a controlling general partner or otherwise controls such entity and (3) for the purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>6.01</u>, any Person that is consolidated in the consolidated financial statements of the specified Person in accordance with GAAP; <u>provided</u> that no Escrow Subsidiary shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower prior to the Escrow Release Effective Time. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to a "Subsidiary" or to "Subsidiaries" shall refer to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the Parent Borrower.

"<u>Subsidiary Borrower</u>" has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph to this Agreement.

"<u>Subsidiary Guarantor</u>" means, collectively, the Restricted Subsidiaries of the Parent Borrower that are Guarantors.

"<u>Subsidiary Redesignation</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Unrestricted Subsidiary".

"<u>Substitute Affiliate Lender</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.28(a)</u>.

"<u>Substitute Lending Office</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>10.28(a)</u>.

"<u>Supplemental Agent</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>9.14(a)</u>.

"<u>Supported QFC</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>9.16.</u>

"<u>Swap Contract</u>" means (a) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, credit derivative transactions, forward rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond index swaps or options or forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond index transactions, interest rate options, forward foreign exchange transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions, collar transactions, currency swap transactions, cross-currency rate swap transactions, currency options, spot contracts, or any other similar transactions or any combination of any of the foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the foregoing), whether or not any such transaction is governed by or subject to any master agreement, and (b) any and all transactions of any kind, and the related confirmations, which are subject to the terms and conditions of, or governed by, any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, or any other master agreement, including any obligations or liabilities under any such master agreement. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, no Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction shall constitute a "Swap Contract".

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"<u>Swap Obligation</u>" means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a "swap" within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, no Convertible Indebtedness, Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or Permitted Warrant Transaction shall constitute a "Swap Obligation".

"<u>Swap Termination Value</u>" means, in respect of any one or more Swap Contracts, after taking into account the effect of any legally enforceable netting agreement relating to such Swap Contracts, (a) for any date on or after the date such Swap Contracts have been closed out and termination value(s) determined in accordance therewith, such termination value(s), and (b) for any date prior to the date referenced in <u>clause (a)</u>, the amount(s) determined as the mark-to-market value(s) for such Swap Contracts, as determined based upon one or more mid-market or other readily available quotations provided by any recognized dealer in such Swap Contracts (which may include a Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender).

"<u>S&P</u>" means Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC business, or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

"<u>TARGET2</u>" means the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer payment system which utilizes a single shared platform and which was launched on November 19, 2007.

"<u>TARGET Day</u>" means any day on which TARGET2 (or, if such payment system ceases to be operative, such other payment system, if any, determined by the Administrative Agent to be a suitable replacement) is open for the settlement of payments in Euro.

"<u>Taxes</u>" means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other similar charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

"<u>Term A Loan Facility</u>" means a facility in respect of any Term Loan A Tranche (including any Term Commitment Increase with respect to such Term Loan A Tranche).

"<u>Term A Loans</u>" means an advance made by a Term Lender under a Term A Loan Facility.

"<u>Term B Loan Facility</u>" means a facility in respect of any Term Loan B Tranche (including any Term Commitment Increase with respect to such Term Loan B Tranche).

"<u>Term B Loans</u>" means an advance made by a Term Lender under a Term B Loan Facility.

"<u>Term Benchmark</u>" when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether such Loan, or the Loans comprising such Borrowing, are bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate or the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate.

"<u>Term Borrowing</u>" means a borrowing of the same Type of Term Loan of a single Tranche from all the Lenders having Term Commitments or Term Loans of the respective Tranche on a given date (or resulting from a conversion or conversions on such date) having, in the case of Term Benchmark Loans, the same Interest Period.

"<u>Term Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, (i) its Initial Term Commitment, (ii) its Term Commitment Increase, (iii) its New Term Commitment or (iv) its Specified Refinancing Term Commitment. The amount of each Lender's Initial Term Commitment is as set forth in the definition thereof and the amount of each Lender's other Term Commitments shall be as set forth (x) in the applicable Assignment and Assumption or (y) in the amendment or agreement relating to the respective Term Commitment Increase, New Term Commitment or Specified Refinancing Term Commitment pursuant to which such Lender shall have assumed its Term Commitment, as the case may be, as such amounts may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

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"<u>Term Commitment Increase</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 2.14(a).

"<u>Term Facility</u>" means each Term A Loan Facility and Term B Loan Facility, as the context may require.

"<u>Term Lender</u>" means (a) at any time on or prior to the Closing Date, any Lender that has an Initial Term Commitment at such time and (b) at any time after the Closing Date, any Lender that holds Term Loans and/or Term Commitments at such time.

"<u>Term Loan</u>" means an advance made by any Term Lender under any Term Facility.

"<u>Term Loan A Tranche</u>" means each Term Loan Tranche that is subject to required amortization in any year during the term thereof in excess of 1.00% of the aggregate initial principal amount of such Term Loan Tranche (for the avoidance of doubt, without giving effect to any adjustments made from time to time hereunder to maintain the fungibility of Loans within a Term Loan Tranche). As of the Closing Date, there is a single Term Loan A Tranche comprising the Initial Term A Loans and Initial Term A Commitments.

"<u>Term Loan B Tranche</u>" means each Term Loan Tranche that is not a Term Loan A Tranche. As of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the Term Loan B Tranches comprise (i) the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments and (y) the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments.

"<u>Term Loan Tranche</u>" means the respective facility and commitments utilized in making (or, where applicable, conversion of) Term Loans hereunder, with there being two tranches on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (*i.e.* (i) the Term Loan B Tranche with respect to the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans and 2026-1 Dollar Term B Commitments, and (ii) the Term Loan B Tranche with respect to the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans and 2026-1 Euro Term B Commitments). Additional Term Loan Tranches may be added after the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, *e.g.*, New Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Term Loans, New Term Commitments, Extended Term Loans and Specified Refinancing Term Commitments.

"<u>Term Note</u>" means a promissory note executed by the Parent Borrower and payable to any Term Lender or its registered assigns, in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit B</u><u>-1</u> hereto, evidencing the indebtedness of the Parent Borrower to such Term Lender resulting from the Term Loans under the same Term Loan Tranche made or held by such Term Lender.

"<u>Term SOFR Determination Day</u>" has the meaning assigned to it under the definition of Term SOFR Reference Rate.

"<u>Term SOFR Rate</u>" means, with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars and for any tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period, the Term SOFR Reference Rate at approximately 5:00 a.m., Chicago time, two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the commencement of such tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period, as such rate is published by the CME Term SOFR Administrator.

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"<u>Term SOFR Reference Rate</u>" means, for any day and time (such day, the "<u>Term SOFR Determination Day</u>"), with respect to any Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars and for any tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period, the rate per annum published by the CME Term SOFR Administrator and identified by the Administrative Agent as the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR. If by 5:00 pm (New York City time) on such Term SOFR Determination Day, the "Term SOFR Reference Rate" for the applicable tenor has not been published by the CME Term SOFR Administrator and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to the Term SOFR Rate has not occurred, then, so long as such day is otherwise a U.S. Government Securities Business Day, the Term SOFR Reference Rate for such Term SOFR Determination Day will be the Term SOFR Reference Rate as published in respect of the first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day for which such Term SOFR Reference Rate was published by the CME Term SOFR Administrator, so long as such first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day is not more than five (5) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such Term SOFR Determination Day.

"<u>Test Period</u>" means the most recent period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Parent Borrower ended on or prior to such time (taken as one accounting period) in respect of which financial statements for each such quarter or fiscal year in such period are internally available (as determined in good faith by Parent Borrower).

"<u>Third Amendment</u>" means the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2024, among the Parent Borrower, the other Loan Parties party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

"<u>Third Amendment Effective Date</u>" means the "Third Amendment Effective Date" as defined in the Third Amendment.

"<u>Threshold Amount</u>" means the greater of (i) $202,500,000 and (ii) 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount. For purposes of determining the Threshold Amount, the "principal amount" of the obligations of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of any Swap Contract at any time shall be the termination value (giving effect to any netting agreements) that such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary would be required to pay if such Swap Contract were terminated at such time.

"<u>Total Outstandings</u>" means the aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Loans and all L/C Obligations.

"<u>Total Revolving Credit Outstandings</u>" means the aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Revolving Credit Loans and L/C Obligations.

"<u>Tranche</u>" means any Term Loan Tranche or any Revolving Tranche.

"<u>Transaction Costs</u>" has the meaning given to such term in the definition of the "Transaction."

"<u>Transactions</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the consummation of the Acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the consummation of the Refinancing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the execution, delivery and performance by the Loan Parties of the Loan Documents to which they are a party;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the Borrowers obtaining the Facilities; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the payment of all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions described in the
foregoing provisions of this definition (the " <u>Transaction Costs</u> ").

"<u>Transformative Event</u>" means any acquisition or similar Investment that is either (a) not permitted by the terms of the Loan Documents immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction or (b) if permitted by the terms of the Loan Documents immediately prior to the consummation of such transaction, would not provide the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries with adequate flexibility under the Loan Documents for the continuation and/or expansion of their combined operations following such consummation, as reasonably determined by the Borrowers acting in good faith.

"<u>Type</u>" means, with respect to a Loan, its character as a Base Rate Loan, a Term Benchmark Loan or an RFR Loan, as applicable (and/or, in the case of a Term Benchmark Loan, as the context may require, its character as an Adjusted Term SOFR Rate Loan and/or Adjusted EURIBOR Rate Loan, as applicable).

"<u>UK Bail</u><u>-In Legislation</u>" means Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 and any other law or regulation applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (otherwise than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

"<u>Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement</u>" means the Benchmark Replacement excluding the Benchmark Replacement Adjustment; <u>provided</u> that, if the Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement as so determined would be less than the Floor, the Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be Floor for the purposes of this Agreement.

"<u>Undisclosed Administration</u>" means in relation to a Lender or its direct or indirect parent company the appointment of an administrator, provisional liquidator, conservator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official by a supervisory authority or regulator under or based on the law in the country where such Person is subject to home jurisdiction supervision if applicable law requires that such appointment is not to be publicly disclosed.

"<u>Unfunded Advances/Participations</u>" means (a) with respect to the Administrative Agent, the aggregate amount, if any (i) made available to the Borrowers on the assumption that each Lender has made available to the Administrative Agent such Lender's share of the applicable Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent as contemplated by <u>Section</u> <u>2.12(b)</u> and (ii) with respect to which a corresponding amount shall not in fact have been returned to the Administrative Agent by the Borrowers or made available to the Administrative Agent by any such Lender, and (b) with respect to any L/C Issuer, the aggregate amount, if any, of amounts drawn under Letters of Credit in respect of which a Revolving Credit Lender shall have failed to make Revolving Credit Loans or L/C Advances to reimburse such L/C Issuer pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(c)</u>.

"<u>Unfunded Pension Liability</u>" means the excess of a Plan's benefit liabilities under Section 4001(a) of ERISA over the current value of such Plan's assets, determined in accordance with assumptions used for funding the Plan pursuant to Section 412 of the Code for the applicable plan year.

"<u>Uniform Commercial Code</u>" or "<u>UCC</u>" means the Uniform Commercial Code as the same may from time to time be in effect in the State of New York or the Uniform Commercial Code (or similar code or statute) of another jurisdiction, to the extent it may be required to apply to any item or items of Collateral.

"<u>United States</u>" and "<u>U.S.</u>" mean the United States of America.

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"<u>Unpaid Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>.

"<u>Unreimbursed Amount</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>.

"<u>Unrestricted Subsidiary</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that at the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted
Subsidiary by the Parent Borrower in the manner provided below; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

The Parent Borrower may designate any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower (including any existing Subsidiary and any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower but excluding any Borrower unless such Borrower has ceased to be a Borrower prior to the effectiveness of such designation as an Unrestricted Subsidiary) to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns any Equity Interests or Indebtedness of, or owns or holds any Lien on any property of, the Parent Borrower or any other Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiary to be so designated; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Subsidiary to be so designated and its Subsidiaries do not at the time of designation have any Indebtedness pursuant to which the lender has recourse to any of the assets of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiaries to be so designated other than the Equity Interests of such Unrestricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, <u>however</u>, that immediately after giving effect to such designation no Event of Default under <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> shall have occurred and be continuing as a result of such designation; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, <u>however</u>, that either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Subsidiary to be so designated has total consolidated assets of $1,000 or less; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) if such Subsidiary has consolidated assets greater than $1,000, then such designation would be permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>.

The Parent Borrower may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary (a "<u>Subsidiary Redesignation</u>"). Any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary and any Liens encumbering its assets at the time of such designation shall be deemed newly incurred or established, as applicable, at such time.

Any such designation by the Parent Borrower shall be evidenced to the Administrative Agent by promptly filing with the Administrative Agent an officer's certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions and, if applicable, attaching a copy of the applicable resolution of the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower giving effect to such designation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) no Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower may be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary if such Subsidiary is a "Restricted Subsidiary" (or any comparable term) under the documentation governing any other Indebtedness that is treated as an "obligation of a United States person" within the meaning of the Code Section 956, in each case, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount in excess of the Threshold Amount, (ii) simultaneously with any Subsidiary being designated as a "Restricted Subsidiary" (or any comparable term) under the documentation governing any other Indebtedness described in <u>clause (i)</u>, such Subsidiary shall be designated as a Restricted Subsidiary and (iii) no Unrestricted Subsidiary shall own or hold any Material Intellectual Property other than pursuant to any non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses or other intercompany disclosures thereof. 

"<u>U.S. Administrative Agent</u>" means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or any of its designated branch offices or affiliates), in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders hereunder.

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"<u>U.S. Government Securities Business Day</u>" means any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the fixed income departments of its members be closed for the entire day for purposes of trading in United States government securities.

"<u>U.S. Loan Party</u>" means the Parent Borrower and each other Borrower and Subsidiary Guarantor that is a U.S. Subsidiary.

"<u>U.S. Person</u>" means any Person that is a "United States person" as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code.

"<u>U.S. Security Agreement</u>" has the meaning specified in the definition of "Security Agreement".

"<u>U.S. Special Resolution Regimes</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section</u> <u>9.16.</u>

"<u>U.S. Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower that (i) is organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (ii) is not a Subsidiary of a Controlled Foreign Subsidiary and (iii) is not a FSHCO.

"<u>U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(g)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Voting Stock</u>" of any Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.

"<u>Weighted Average Life to Maturity</u>" means, when applied to any Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be, at any date, the number of years (and/or portion thereof) obtained by dividing (a) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (i) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of such Indebtedness or redemption or similar payment, in respect of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, by (ii) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by (b) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.

"<u>Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary</u>" means any Wholly Owned Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary.

"<u>Wholly Owned Subsidiary</u>" of any Person means a direct or indirect Subsidiary of such Person 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors' qualifying shares or shares or interests required to be held by foreign nationals or other third parties to the extent required by applicable law) shall at the time be owned by such Person or by one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

"<u>Working Capital</u>" means, with respect to the Borrowers and the Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, Consolidated Current Assets minus Consolidated Current Liabilities.

"<u>Write</u><u>-down and Conversion Powers</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in relation to any Bail-In Legislation described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule from time to time, the powers described as such in relation to that Bail-In Legislation in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in relation to the UK Bail-In Legislation, any powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation to cancel, transfer or dilute shares issued by a person that is a bank or investment firm or other financial institution or affiliate of a bank, investment firm or other financial institution, to
cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of such a person or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other
person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that UK Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

Section 1.02 <u>Other Interpretive Provisions</u>. With reference to this Agreement and each other Loan Document, unless otherwise specified herein or in such other Loan Document:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The meanings of defined terms are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The words "herein," "hereto," "hereof" and "hereunder" and words of similar import when used in any Loan Document shall refer to such Loan Document as a whole and not to any particular provision thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) References in this Agreement to an Exhibit, Schedule, Article, Section, clause or subclause refer (A) to the appropriate Exhibit or Schedule to, or Article, Section, clause or subclause in this Agreement or (B) to the extent such references are not present in this Agreement, to the Loan Document in which such reference appears.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The terms "<u>include</u>," "<u>includes</u>" and "<u>including</u>" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "<u>without limitation</u>.".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The term "documents" includes any and all instruments, documents, agreements, certificates, notices, reports, financial statements and other writings, however evidenced, whether in physical or electronic form.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word "from" means "from and including;" the words "to" and "until" each mean "to but excluding;" and the word "through" means "to and including."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Section headings herein and in the other Loan Documents are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) With respect to any (x) Investment or acquisition, merger, amalgamation or similar transaction that has been definitively agreed to or publicly announced (including with respect to any proposed Investment or acquisition pursuant to Rule 2.7 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (or a similar arrangement) for which committed financing is obtained or is sought to be obtained) and (y) redemption, repayment, defeasance, satisfaction, discharge, repurchase or refinancing of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock with respect to which a notice of repayment (or similar notice), which may be conditional, has been delivered (each, a "<u>Limited Condition Transaction</u>"), in each case for purposes of determining:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) whether any Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness), Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock that is being Incurred in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted to be incurred in compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) whether any Lien being Incurred in connection with such Limited Condition Transaction is permitted to be Incurred in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.02</u> or the definition of "Permitted Liens";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) whether any other transaction or action undertaken or proposed to be undertaken to consummate such Limited Condition Transaction (including any Restricted Payments, Dispositions, fundamental changes set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> or designations of Restricted Subsidiaries or Unrestricted Subsidiaries) complies with the covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any calculation of the ratios, baskets or financial metrics, including Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount, Consolidated Total Assets, Consolidated Interest Expense and/or Pro Forma Cost Savings and baskets determined by reference to Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount or Consolidated Total Assets, and whether a Default or Event of Default exists in connection with the foregoing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) other than in connection with any L/C Credit Extension or any Revolving Credit Borrowing, whether any Default or Event of Default (or any specified Default or Event of Default) has occurred, is continuing or would result from such Investment, acquisition or repayment, repurchase or refinancing of Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) other than in connection with any L/C Credit Extension or any Revolving Credit Borrowing, whether any representations and warranties (or any specified representations and warranties) are true and correct; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) whether any condition precedent to the Incurrence of Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness), Disqualified Stock, Preferred Stock or Liens, in each case, that is being Incurred in connection with Limited Condition Transaction is satisfied,

at the option of the Borrower Representative, the date that the definitive agreement (or other relevant definitive documentation) for, announcement (public or otherwise) of, or notice with respect to, such Limited Condition Transaction (the "<u>Transaction Commitment Date</u>") may be used as the applicable date of determination, as the case may be, in each case with such pro forma adjustments as are appropriate and consistent with the pro forma adjustment provisions set forth in the definition of "Pro Forma Basis" or "Consolidated EBITDA". For the avoidance of doubt, if the Parent Borrower elects to use the Transaction Commitment Date as the applicable date of determination in accordance with the foregoing, (a) any fluctuation or change (i) in the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Net Income, Consolidated EBITDA, the EBITDA Grower Amount, Consolidated Total Assets and/or Pro Forma Cost Savings of the Parent Borrower and (ii) with respect to the applicable exchange rate utilized in calculating compliance with any dollar-based provision of this Agreement, from the Transaction Commitment Date to the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction will not be taken into account.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) (i) for purposes of determining compliance with any provision which requires that no Default, Event of Default or specified Default or Event of Default, as applicable, has occurred, is continuing or would result from any Limited Condition Transaction, such condition shall be deemed satisfied so long as no Default, Event of Default or specified Default or Event of Default, as applicable, exists on the Transaction Commitment Date (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(i)(5))</u>, (ii) for purposes of determining whether the bring down of representations and warranties (or specified representations and warranties) in connection with any Limited Condition Transaction, as applicable, are true and correct, such condition shall be deemed satisfied so long as such representation and warranties, as applicable, are true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on the Transaction Commitment Date (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(i)(6)</u>), and (iii) until such Limited Condition Transaction is consummated or such definitive agreements (or other relevant definitive binding documentation) are terminated (or conditions in any conditional notice can no longer be met or public announcements with respect thereto are withdrawn or there is a public announcement to the effect that the transaction contemplated by such definitive agreements will no longer be consummated)), such Limited Condition Transaction and all transactions proposed to be undertaken in connection therewith (to the extent reasonably necessary to consummate such Limited Condition Transaction) (including the incurrence of Indebtedness and Liens) will be given pro forma effect when determining compliance of other transactions (including the incurrence of Indebtedness and Liens unrelated to such Limited Condition Transaction) that are consummated after the Transaction Commitment Date and on or prior to the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction and any such transactions (including any incurrence of Indebtedness and the use of proceeds thereof) will be deemed to have occurred on the date the definitive agreements (or other relevant definitive binding documentation) are entered into or public announcement is made and deemed to be outstanding thereafter for purposes of calculating any baskets or ratios under the Loan Documents after the date of such agreement and before the date of consummation of such Limited Condition Transaction. For purposes hereof, the "<u>Maximum Fixed Repurchase Price</u>" of any Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock that does not have a fixed repurchase price shall be calculated in accordance with the terms of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as if such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock were purchased on any date on which Consolidated Funded Indebtedness shall be required to be determined pursuant to this Agreement, and if such price is based upon, or measured by, the fair market value of such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, such fair market value shall be determined reasonably and in good faith by the Parent Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) For the avoidance of doubt, references to Secured Cash Management Agreement and Secured Hedge Agreement shall be deemed to include agreements relating to services in favor of a Restricted Subsidiary of the Loan Parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Notwithstanding <u>paragraph (j)</u> above, the "cash cover" (or the appropriate portion thereof) shall be released to the extent that such cash cover is no longer needed and consistent with <u>Section</u> <u>2.16(d)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) For the purposes of <u>Sections 2.05(b)(ii)</u>, <u>6.12</u>, <u>7.03</u>, <u>7.04</u> and <u>7.05</u>, an allocation of assets to a division of a Restricted Subsidiary that is a limited liability company, or an allocation of assets to a series of a Restricted Subsidiary that is a limited liability company, shall be treated as a transfer of assets from one Restricted Subsidiary to another Restricted Subsidiary

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) The phrase "permitted by" and the phrase "not prohibited by" shall be synonymous, and any transaction not specifically prohibited by the terms of the Loan Documents shall be deemed to be permitted by the Loan Documents.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) For purposes of this Agreement, Loans may be classified and referred to by Class (e.g., a "Revolving Loan") or by Type (e.g., a "Term Benchmark Loan" or an "RFR Loan") or by Class and Type (e.g., a "Term Benchmark Revolving Loan" or an "RFR Revolving Loan"). Borrowings also may be classified and referred to by Class (e.g., a "Revolving Borrowing") or by Type (e.g., a "Term Benchmark Borrowing" or an "RFR Borrowing") or by Class and Type (e.g., a "Term Benchmark Revolving Borrowing" or an "RFR Revolving Borrowing").

Section 1.03 <u>Accounting Term</u><u>s</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All accounting terms not specifically or completely defined herein shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data (including financial ratios and other financial calculations) required to be submitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with, GAAP applied on a consistent basis, as in effect from time to time, except as otherwise specifically prescribed herein, in any other Loan Document or as disclosed to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If at any time any change in GAAP or the application thereof would affect the computation or interpretation of any financial ratio, basket, requirement or other provision set forth in any Loan Document, and either the Borrowers or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP or the application thereof (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) (<u>provided</u> that any change affecting the computation of the ratio set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u> shall be subject solely to the approval of the Required Revolving Lenders (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); <u>provided</u> that, until so amended, (i) (A) such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision shall continue to be computed or interpreted in accordance with GAAP or the application thereof prior to such change therein and (B) the Borrowers shall provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders a written reconciliation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, between calculations of such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP or the application thereof or (ii) the Borrowers may elect to fix GAAP (for purposes of such ratio, basket, requirement or other provision) as of another later date notified in writing to the Administrative Agent from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or any change in GAAP before or after the Closing Date that would require lease obligations that would be characterized as operating leases to be classified and accounted for as capital leases, finance leases or otherwise reflected on the Loan Parties' consolidated balance sheet, for the purposes of determining compliance with any covenant contained herein, such obligations shall be shall be determined based on GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018, and the foregoing reconciliation shall not be required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) It is understood and agreed that, with respect to fiscal periods commencing on or after January 1, 2018, the impact of FASB ASC 606 and FASB ASC 340-40 on revenue recognition and amortization of associated costs and expenses shall be given effect for all purposes under this Agreement<u>,</u> and the foregoing reconciliation shall not be required

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all such financial statements shall be prepared, and all financial covenants contained herein or in any other Loan Document shall be calculated, in each case, without giving effect to any election under FASB ASC 825 (or any similar accounting principle) permitting a Person to value its financial liabilities at the fair value thereof.

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Section 1.04 <u>Rounding</u>. Any financial ratios required to be maintained by the Borrowers, or satisfied in order for a specific action to be permitted, under this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one place more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding-up if there is no nearest number).

Section 1.05 <u>References to Agreements and Laws</u>. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, (a) references to Organization Documents, agreements (including the Loan Documents) and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments, restatements, extensions, supplements and other modifications thereto, but only to the extent that such amendments, restatements, extensions, supplements and other modifications are permitted by any Loan Document and (b) references to any Law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing or interpreting such Law.

Section 1.06 <u>Times of Day</u>. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall be references to New York City time (daylight savings or standard, as applicable).

Section 1.07 <u>Timing of Payment or Performance</u>. When the payment of any obligation or the performance of any covenant, duty or obligation is stated to be due or performance required on a day which is not a Business Day, the date of such payment (other than as specifically provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.12</u> or as described in the definition of Interest Period or Interest Payment Date) or performance shall extend to the immediately succeeding Business Day.

Section 1.08 <u>Currency Equivalents Generally</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as applicable, shall determine the Dollar Amount of Term Benchmark Borrowings, RFR Borrowings, or Letter of Credit extensions denominated in Alternative Currencies (other than Dollars). Such Dollar Amount shall become effective as of such Revaluation Date and shall be the Dollar Amount until the next Revaluation Date to occur. Except for purposes of financial statements delivered by the Borrowers hereunder or calculating financial covenants hereunder or except as otherwise provided herein, the applicable amount of any Alternative Currency (other than Dollars) for purposes of the Loan Documents shall be such Dollar Amount as so determined by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Wherever in this Agreement in connection with a Borrowing, conversion, continuation or prepayment of a Term Benchmark Loan or an RFR Loan or the issuance, amendment or extension of a Letter of Credit, an amount, such as a required minimum or multiple amount, is expressed in Dollars, but such Borrowing, Loan or Letter of Credit is denominated in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars), such amount shall be the Dollar Amount (rounded to the nearest unit of such Alternative Currency, with 0.5 of a unit being rounded upward), as determined by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Administrative Agent does not warrant, nor accept responsibility, nor shall the Administrative Agent have any liability with respect to the administration, submission or any other matter related to the rates referenced in the definitions of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans or with respect to any comparable or successor rate thereto.

Section 1.09 <u>Letter of Credit Amounts</u>. Unless otherwise specified herein, the amount of a Letter of Credit at any time shall be deemed to be the stated amount of such Letter of Credit in effect at such time after giving effect to any expiration periods applicable thereto; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that (i) if any presentation of drawing documents shall have been made on or prior to the expiration date of such Letter of Credit and the applicable L/C Issuer shall not yet have honored such drawing or given notice of dishonor, the amount of such Letter of Credit that is the subject of such drawing shall be treated as still outstanding and (ii) with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the terms of any Issuer Document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum stated amount is in effect at such time.

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Section 1.10 <u>Pro Forma Calculations</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein (subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>), the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, the EBITDA Grower Amount, Consolidated EBITDA, Consolidated Net Income and Consolidated Total Assets shall be calculated (including for purposes of <u>Sections</u> <u>2.14</u> and <u>2.15</u>) on a Pro Forma Basis with respect to each Specified Transaction occurring during the applicable four quarter period to which such calculation relates, and/or subsequent to the end of such four-quarter period (including, in each case, for purposes of <u>Sections 2.14</u> and <u>2.15</u>) on a Pro Forma Basis with respect to each Specified Transaction occurring during the applicable four quarter period to which such calculation relates, and/or subsequent to the end of such four-quarter period; <u>provided</u> that notwithstanding the foregoing, when calculating the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio for purposes of (i) determining the applicable percentage of Excess Cash Flow for purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u>, (ii) [reserved], (iii) the Applicable Commitment Fee and (iv) determining actual compliance (and not Pro Forma Compliance or compliance on a Pro Forma Basis) with the Financial Covenant, any Specified Transaction and any related adjustment contemplated in the definition of Pro Forma Basis (and corresponding provisions of the definition of Consolidated EBITDA) that occurred subsequent to the end of the applicable four quarter period shall not be given Pro Forma Effect.

Section 1.11 <u>Calculation of Baskets</u>. If any of the baskets set forth in this Agreement are exceeded solely as a result of fluctuations to EBITDA Grower Amount and/or Consolidated Total Assets for the most recently completed fiscal quarter after the last time such baskets were calculated for any purpose under this Agreement, such baskets will not be deemed to have been exceeded solely as a result of such fluctuations.

Section 1.12 <u>Guaranty and Security Principles</u>. The Collateral Documents and each other guaranty and security document delivered or to be delivered under this Agreement and any obligation to enter into such document or obligation by any Non-U.S. Subsidiary shall be subject in all respects to the Guaranty and Security Principles set forth on <u>Schedule 1.12</u>.

Section 1.13 <u>Foreign Loan Party Provisions</u>. This Agreement and all of the other Loan Documents shall be subject in all respects to the Foreign Loan Party Provisions set forth in <u>Schedule 1.13</u> (as may be supplemented pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> or as otherwise agreed to by the Administrative Agent).

Section 1.14 <u>Borrower Representative</u>. Each Borrower hereby designates the Parent Borrower as its Borrower Representative. The Borrower Representative will be acting as agent on each Borrower's behalf for the purposes of issuing notices of Borrowing and notices of conversion/continuation of any Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.02</u> or similar notices, giving instructions with respect to the disbursement of the proceeds of the Loans, selecting interest rate options, requesting Letters of Credit, giving and receiving all other notices and consents hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, entering into amendments, waivers, supplements or other modifications with respect to any Loan Document, and taking all other actions (including in respect of compliance with covenants and certifications) on behalf of any Borrower or the Borrowers under the Loan Documents. The Parent Borrower hereby accepts such appointment. Each Borrower agrees that each notice, election, representation and warranty, covenant, agreement and undertaking made on its behalf by the Borrower Representative shall be deemed for all purposes to have been made by such Borrower and shall be binding upon and enforceable against such Borrower to the same extent as if the same had been made directly by such Borrower. Each Borrower hereby releases the Parent Borrower to the extent possible from any restrictions on representing several persons and self-dealing

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applicable to it under any applicable law. The Borrowers may appoint a different (or additional) Person as Borrower Representative at any time by delivering written notice to the Administrative Agent. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any notice, agreement, document, or other communication, or any action or obligation, in each case, that is required by this Agreement or any other Loan Document to be provided or taken by the Borrower Representative or the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to be valid or satisfied, as applicable, if given, taken, delivered or otherwise satisfied by any Borrower.

Section 1.15 <u>Additional Borrowers</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower Representative may at any time, and from time to time, after the Closing Date, upon not less than ten (10) Business Days' notice (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a Borrower Designation Agreement duly executed by such Borrower and a specified Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary, designate such Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary as a "Subsidiary Borrower" for purposes of this Agreement. Each Subsidiary Borrower shall remain a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary so long as it remains a Borrower in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Such designation shall become effective upon the execution and delivery to the Administrative Agent of (i) the aforementioned executed Borrower Designation Agreement, (ii) up-to-date certificates and Organization Documents in respect of such Subsidiary, similar to those delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>4.01(b)</u>, (iii) all amendments or joinders to this Agreement, any Revolving Credit Notes issued and any other Loan Document deemed reasonably necessary by the Administrative Agent to accommodate the joinder of such Restricted Subsidiary as a Borrower hereunder and (iv) subject to the Guaranty and Security Principles, if such Subsidiary is not already a Guarantor, all Collateral Documents, guarantees, opinions and other documents and instruments as such Subsidiary shall be required to deliver to become a Guarantor (and for the avoidance of doubt, if not already constituting Collateral, a pledge of 100% of the Capital Stock in such Subsidiary Borrower) and such other documents in form, content and scope reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent as may be reasonably required by the Administrative Agent and all documentation and other information required by regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations. The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of each such designation by a Borrower, the identity of the respective Subsidiary and the effective date of such joinder. Any Subsidiary Borrower shall continue to be a Borrower and a party hereunder until the Borrower Representative shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent a Borrower Termination Agreement with respect to such Borrower, whereupon such Borrower shall cease to be a Borrower and a party hereunder. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, (a) no Borrower Designation Agreement shall become effective as to any Subsidiary Borrower if it shall be unlawful for such Subsidiary to become a Borrower hereunder or for any Lender to make Loans to such Subsidiary as provided herein and (b) no Borrower Termination Agreement will become effective as to any Subsidiary Borrower until all Loans made to such Subsidiary shall have been repaid and all amounts payable by such Subsidiary in respect of interest and/or fees (and, to the extent notified by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, any other amounts payable under this Agreement by such Subsidiary) shall have been paid in full; <u>provided</u>, that such Borrower Termination Agreement shall be effective to terminate the right of such Subsidiary to request or receive further Borrowings under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Obligations of the Parent Borrower and each Subsidiary Borrower shall be joint and several in nature and subject to the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.24</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrower Representative may not designate a Subsidiary Borrower in any jurisdiction other than the United States in which any applicable Lender is not legally permitted to make Loans. In addition, the jurisdiction of organization of any non-U.S. Subsidiary requested to be a Subsidiary Borrower shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Revolving Credit Lenders in light of legal permissibility and the policies and procedures of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders for similarly situated companies (as reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent and the Revolving Credit Lenders).

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Section 1.16 <u>Interest Rates; Benchmark Notification</u><u>.</u> The interest rate on a Loan denominated in an Alternative Currency may be derived from an interest rate benchmark that may be discontinued or is, or may in the future become, the subject of regulatory reform. Upon the occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event and its related Benchmark Replacement Date, <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(b)</u> provides a mechanism for determining an alternative rate of interest. The Administrative Agent does not warrant or accept any responsibility for, and shall not have any liability with respect to, the administration, submission, performance or any other matter related to any interest rate used in this Agreement, or with respect to any alternative or successor rate thereto, or replacement rate thereof, including without limitation, whether the composition or characteristics of any such alternative, successor or replacement reference rate will be similar to, or produce the same value or economic equivalence of, the existing interest rate being replaced or have the same volume or liquidity as did any existing interest rate prior to its discontinuance or unavailability. The Administrative Agent and its affiliates and/or other related entities may engage in transactions that affect the calculation of any interest rate used in this Agreement or any alternative, successor or alternative rate (including any Benchmark Replacement) and/or any relevant adjustments thereto, in each case, in a manner adverse to the Borrowers. The Administrative Agent may select information sources or services in its reasonable discretion in accordance with the provisions set forth herein to ascertain any interest rate used in this Agreement, any component thereof, or rates referenced in the definition thereof, in each case pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability to the Borrower, any Lender or any other person or entity for damages of any kind, including direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, costs, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law or in equity), for any error or calculation of any such rate (or component thereof) provided by any such information source or service.

ARTICLE II.

THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS

Section 2.01 <u>The Loans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>The Initial Term Borrowing</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (i) each Term Lender with an Initial Term A Commitment severally agrees to make a single loan denominated in Dollars (the "<u>Initial Term A Loans</u>") to the Parent Borrower on the Closing Date in an amount not to exceed such Term Lender's Initial Term A Commitment, (ii) each Term Lender with an Initial Dollar Term B Commitment severally agrees to make a single loan denominated in Dollars (the "<u>Initial Dollar Term B Loans</u>") to the Parent Borrower on the Closing Date in an amount not to exceed such Term Lender's Initial Dollar Term B Commitment and (iii) each Term Lender with an Initial Euro Term B Commitment severally agrees to make a single loan denominated in Euros (the "<u>Initial Euro Term B Loans</u>") to the Parent Borrower on the Closing Date in an amount not to exceed such Term Lender's Initial Euro Term B Commitment. The Initial Term A Borrowing shall consist of Initial Term A Loans made simultaneously by the Term Lenders in accordance with their respective Initial Term A Commitments. The Initial Dollar Term B Borrowing shall consist of Initial Dollar Term B Loans made simultaneously by the Term Lenders in accordance with their respective Initial Dollar Term B Commitments. The Initial Euro Term B Borrowing shall consist of Initial Euro Term B Loans made simultaneously by the Term Lenders in accordance with their respective Initial Euro Term B Commitments. Amounts borrowed under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> and subsequently repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed (it being understood, however, that prepayments will be taken into account for purposes of any Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility to the extent provided by <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>). Initial Term A Loans and Initial Dollar Term B Loans may be Base Rate Loans, or Term Benchmark Loans as further provided herein (and for the avoidance of doubt, may not be made as, or continued or converted to, RFR Loans except to the extent contemplated by <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>). Initial Euro Term B Loans may be Term Benchmark Loans as further provided herein.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>The Revolving Credit Borrowings</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Revolving Credit Lender severally agrees to make loans denominated in Dollars or in one or more other Alternative Currencies (each such loan, a "<u>Revolving Credit Loan</u>") to the Parent Borrower and the applicable Subsidiary Borrowers from time to time on and after the Closing Date, on any Business Day until and excluding the Business Day preceding the Maturity Date for the Revolving Credit Facility, in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that after giving effect to any Revolving Credit Borrowing, (i) the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings shall not exceed the Revolving Credit Facility and (ii) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Revolving Credit Loans of any Lender, plus such Lender's Pro Rata Share of the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations shall not exceed such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment; and provided further that the aggregate principal amount of Revolving Credit Loans drawn on the Closing Date shall not exceed $250,000,000. Within the limits of each Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment, and subject to the other terms and conditions hereof, the Borrowers may borrow under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(b)</u>, prepay under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u>, and reborrow under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(b)</u>. Each Revolving Credit Borrowing shall be comprised (A) in the case of Borrowings in Dollars, entirely of Base Rate Loans, or Term Benchmark Loans (and for the avoidance of doubt, may not be made as, or continued or converted to, RFR Loans except to the extent contemplated by <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>) and (B) in the case of Borrowings in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars), entirely of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, in each case of the same Alternative Currency, as the Borrower may request in accordance herewith and in each case, consistent with the Relevant Rate. To the extent that any portion of the Revolving Credit Facility has been refinanced with one or more new revolving credit facilities constituting Specified Refinancing Debt, each Revolving Credit Borrowing (including any deemed Revolving Credit Borrowings made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>) shall be allocated <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> among the Revolving Tranches.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) After the Closing Date, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender with a Term Commitment (other than an Initial Term Commitment) with respect to any Tranche of Term Loans (other than Initial Term Loans) severally agrees to make a Term Loan under such Tranche to the Borrowers in an amount not to exceed such Term Lender's Term Commitment under such Tranche on the date of incurrence thereof, which Term Loans under such Tranche shall be incurred pursuant to a single drawing on the date set forth for such incurrence. Such Term Loans may be Term Benchmark Loans, RFR Loans or Base Rate Loans as further provided herein. Once repaid, Term Loans incurred hereunder may not be reborrowed (it being understood, however, that prepayments will be taken into account for purposes of any Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility to the extent provided by <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>).

Section 2.02 <u>Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Loans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Term Borrowing, each Revolving Credit Borrowing, and each continuation of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, shall be made upon irrevocable notice by the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent. Each such notice must be in writing and must be received by the Administrative Agent not later than (1) in the case of a Term Borrowing, 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) (A) three Business Days prior (or in the case of any such Borrowing to be made on the Closing Date, two Business Days prior) to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of, Term Benchmark Loans (which requested date must be a Business Day for the Administrative Agent and Lenders), (B) one Business Day prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of or conversion into, Base Rate Loans and (C) five Business Days prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of, RFR Loans denominated in Dollars and (2) in the case of a Revolving Credit Borrowing, 1:00 p.m. (New York City time) (i) in the case of a Borrowing denominated in Dollars or Euros, three Business Days prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of, Term Benchmark Loans, (ii) five Business Days

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prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of, RFR Loans denominated in Dollars, (iii) in the case of a Borrowing denominated in Sterling, five business days prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, or continuation of, RFR Loans and (iv) one Business Day prior to the requested date of any Borrowing denominated in Dollars of, or continuation of or conversion into, Base Rate Loans (which requested date must be a Business Day for the Administrative Agent and Lenders). Each notice pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.02(a)</u> shall be delivered to the Administrative Agent in the form of a written Committed Loan Notice with respect to Revolving Credit Loans, Initial Term A Loans, Initial Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Euro Term B Loans, 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of a Borrower.

Each Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Term Benchmark Loans shall be (i) in a principal amount of $1,000,000, or (ii) a whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof. Except as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u>, each Borrowing of, or conversion to, Base Rate Loans and/or RFR Loans, as applicable, shall be (i) in a principal amount of $500,000, or (ii) a whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof.

Each Committed Loan Notice shall specify (i) the identity of the Borrower (or Borrowers) requesting the Credit Extension, (ii) whether the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) are requesting a Term Borrowing, a Revolving Credit Borrowing, a conversion of a Tranche of Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans or Revolving Credit Loans from one Type to another, or a continuation of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, (iii) the requested date of the Borrowing, conversion or continuation, as the case may be (which shall be a Business Day), (iv) the principal amount of Loans to be borrowed, converted or continued, (v) the Type of Loans to be borrowed or to which existing Tranche of Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans or Revolving Credit Loans are to be converted and (vi) if applicable, the duration of the Interest Period with respect thereto. If, with respect to any Loans denominated in an Alternative Currency (other than Loans denominated in Dollars or Sterling), the Borrowers fail to specify a Type of Loan in a Committed Loan Notice or if the Borrowers fail to give a timely notice requesting a conversion or continuation, then the applicable Tranche of Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans, or Revolving Credit Loans shall be made as, or converted to, Term Benchmark Loans with an Interest Period of one (1) month. If, with respect to any Loans denominated in Dollars, the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) fail to specify a Type of Loan in a Committed Loan Notice, or if the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) fail to give a timely notice requesting a conversion or continuation of Term Benchmark Loans denominated in Dollars, then such Loans shall be made as, or converted to, Base Rate Loans. Any such automatic conversion or continuation pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall be effective as of the last day of the Interest Period then in effect with respect to the applicable Term Benchmark Loans. If a Borrower requests a Borrowing of, conversion to, or continuation of Term Benchmark Loans in any such Committed Loan Notice, but fails to specify an Interest Period, it will be deemed to have specified an Interest Period of one (1) month. If no currency is specified, the requested Borrowing shall be in Dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Following receipt of a Committed Loan Notice, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each applicable Lender of the amount of its ratable share of the applicable Tranche of Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans or Revolving Credit Loans, and if no timely notice of a conversion or continuation of Term Benchmark Loan is provided by the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent shall notify each Lender of the details of any automatic conversion to Base Rate Loans or continuation of Term Benchmark Loans with an Interest Period of one (1) month or continuation of RFR Loans as described in <u>Section</u> <u>2.02(</u><u>a</u><u>)</u>. In the case of a Term Borrowing or a Revolving Credit Borrowing, each Appropriate Lender shall make the amount of its Loan available to the Administrative Agent in immediately available funds at the Administrative Agent's Office not later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) (or 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), in the case of Base Rate Loans) in the case of Loans denominated in Dollars, and

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not later than the Applicable Time specified by the Administrative Agent in the case of any Revolving Credit Loan denominated in any other Alternative Currency, in each case, on the Business Day specified in the applicable Committed Loan Notice. Each Lender may, at its option, make any Loan available to the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) by causing any foreign or domestic branch or Affiliate of such Lender to make such Loan; <u>provided</u> that any exercise of such option shall not affect the obligation of the Borrowers to repay such Loan in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.0</u><u>2</u> (or, if such Borrowing is the initial Credit Extension, <u>Section</u> <u>4.01</u>), the Administrative Agent shall make all funds so received available to the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) in like funds as received by the Administrative Agent either by (i) crediting the account of the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower) on the books of the Administrative Agent with the amount of such funds or (ii) wire transfer of such funds, in each case in accordance with instructions provided to (and reasonably acceptable to) the Administrative Agent by the Borrowers (or the applicable Borrower); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if, on the date the Committed Loan Notice with respect to such Borrowing is given by the Borrowers, there are L/C Borrowings outstanding, then the proceeds of such Borrowing shall be applied, <u>first</u>, to the payment in full of any such L/C Borrowings, and <u>second</u>, to the Borrowers as provided above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Except as otherwise provided herein, a Term Benchmark Loan may be continued or converted only on the last day of an Interest Period for such Term Benchmark Loan unless the Borrowers pay the amount due under <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u> in connection therewith. During the existence of an Event of Default, at the election of the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders, no Loans may be requested as, converted to or continued as Term Benchmark Loans having an Interest Period in excess of one (1) month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify the Borrowers and the applicable Lenders of the interest rate applicable to any Interest Period for Term Benchmark Loans upon determination of such interest rate. The determination of the Term Benchmark by the Administrative Agent shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) After giving effect to all Term Borrowings, all Revolving Credit Borrowings, all conversions of Term Loans or Revolving Credit Loans from one Type to another, and all continuations of Term Loans or Revolving Credit Loans of the same Type, there shall not be more than ten Interest Periods in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The failure of any Lender to make the Loan to be made by it as part of any Borrowing shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligation, if any, hereunder to make its Loan on the date of such Borrowing, but no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to make the Loan to be made by such other Lender on the date of any Borrowing, which for the avoidance of doubt does not limit such Lender's obligations under <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u>.

Section 2.03 <u>Letters of Credit</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>The Letter of Credit Commitment</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (A) each L/C Issuer agrees, in reliance upon (among other things) the agreements of the other Revolving Credit Lenders set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>, (1) from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Closing Date until the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, to issue Letters of Credit for the account of a Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (<u>provided</u> that the Borrowers hereby irrevocably agree to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for any and all amounts drawn on any Letters of Credit issued for the account of another Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary on a joint and several basis with

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such Restricted Subsidiary and each Borrower hereby acknowledges that the issuance of Letters of Credit for the account of its Restricted Subsidiaries inures to the benefit of the Borrowers, and that the Borrowers' business derives benefits from the businesses of such Restricted Subsidiaries) and to amend or renew Letters of Credit previously issued by it, in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(c)</u>, and (2) to honor drafts under the Letters of Credit; <u>provided</u> that each L/C Issuer may issue a Letter of Credit through any affiliate and (B) the Revolving Credit Lenders severally agree to participate in Letters of Credit issued for the account of a Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary and any drawings thereunder; <u>provided</u> that no L/C Issuer shall be obligated to make any L/C Credit Extension with respect to any Letter of Credit, and no Lender shall be obligated to participate in any Letter of Credit, if as of the date of such L/C Credit Extension (u) the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings in respect of any Revolving Tranche would exceed such Revolving Tranche, (v) the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings would exceed the Revolving Credit Facility, (w) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Revolving Credit Loans of any Lender, plus such Lender's Pro Rata Share of the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations, would exceed such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment and (x) the Outstanding Amount of the L/C Obligations would exceed the Letter of Credit Sublimit; <u>provided</u> <u>further</u> that no L/C Issuer identified <u>Schedule 1.01(a)</u> shall have any obligation to make an L/C Credit Extension if, after giving effect thereto, the L/C Obligations in respect of Letters of Credit issued by such L/C Issuer would exceed the amount set forth opposite such L/C Issuer's name on <u>Schedule 1.01(a)</u>. Within the foregoing limits and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Borrowers' ability to obtain Letters of Credit shall be fully revolving, and accordingly the Borrowers may, during the foregoing period, obtain Letters of Credit to replace Letters of Credit that have expired or been terminated or that have been drawn upon and reimbursed. All Letters of Credit shall be denominated in Dollars or any other Alternative Currency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) No L/C Issuer shall be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit (and, in the case of <u>clause (B)</u> and <u>(C)</u>, no L/C Issuer shall issue any Letter of Credit) if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) any order, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority shall by its terms purport to enjoin or restrain such L/C Issuer from issuing such Letter of Credit, or any Law applicable to such L/C Issuer or any request or directive (whether or not having the force of Law) from any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such L/C Issuer shall prohibit, or request that such L/C Issuer refrain from, the issuance of letters of credit generally or such Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon such L/C Issuer with respect to such Letter of Credit any restriction, reserve or capital requirement (for which such L/C Issuer is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect on the Closing Date, or shall impose upon such L/C Issuer any unreimbursed loss, cost or expense which was not applicable on the Closing Date and which, in each case, such L/C Issuer in good faith deems material to it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(c)(iii)</u>, the expiry date of such requested Letter of Credit would occur more than 12 months after the date of issuance or last renewal, unless the applicable L/C Issuer, in its sole discretion, have approved such expiry date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) the expiry date of such requested Letter of Credit would occur after the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, unless (i) all the Revolving Credit Lenders and the applicable L/C Issuer have approved such expiry date and/or (ii) the applicable L/C Issuer has approved such expiry date and such requested Letter of Credit has been Cash Collateralized by the applicant requesting such Letter of Credit in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Letter of Credit Expiration Date;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) the issuance of such Letter of Credit would violate one or more generally applicable policies of such L/C Issuer in place at the time of such request;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) such Letter of Credit is in an initial stated amount of less than $5,000 or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the applicable L/C Issuer in its sole discretion;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F) such Letter of Credit is denominated in a currency other than Dollars or another Alternative Currency;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(G) such Letter of Credit is a trade or commercial L/C; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(H) any Revolving Credit Lender under the applicable Tranche is at that time a Defaulting Lender, unless the applicable L/C Issuer has entered into arrangements, including reallocation of the Defaulting Lender's Pro Rata Share of the outstanding L/C Obligations pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(iv)</u> or the delivery of Cash Collateral in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> with the Borrowers or such Lender to eliminate such L/C Issuer's actual or potential Fronting Exposure under such Tranche (after giving effect to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(iv)</u>) with respect to the Defaulting Lender arising from either the Letter of Credit then proposed to be issued or that Letter of Credit and all other L/C Obligations as to which such L/C Issuer has actual or potential Fronting Exposure under such Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) No L/C Issuer shall be under any obligation to amend any Letter of Credit if (A) such L/C Issuer would have no obligation at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its amended form under the terms hereof or (B) the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit does not accept the proposed amendment to such Letter of Credit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Revolving Credit Lenders under the applicable Tranche with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and each L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (A) provided to the Administrative Agent in <u>Article IX</u> with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and Issuer Documents pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term "Administrative Agent" as used in <u>Article IX</u> included each L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (B) as additionally provided herein with respect to each L/C Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Each Existing Letter of Credit shall be deemed to have been issued by the applicable L/C Issuer as a Letter of Credit hereunder on the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The foregoing benefits and immunities shall not excuse any L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to indirect, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages claims which are hereby waived by the Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrowers that are caused by such the L/C Issuer's gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and nonappealable judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Procedures for Issuance and Amendment of Letters of Credit; Auto</u><u>-Renewal Letters of Credit</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Each Letter of Credit shall be issued or amended, as the case may be, upon the request of the Borrowers delivered to the applicable L/C Issuer (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) in the form of a Letter of Credit Application, including agreed-upon draft language for such Letter of Credit reasonably acceptable to the applicable L/C Issuer (it being understood that such draft language for each such Letter of Credit must be in English or, if agreed to in the sole discretion of the applicable L/C issuer, accompanied by an English translation certified by the Borrowers to be a true and correct English translation), appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrowers. Such Letter of Credit Application must be received by the applicable L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent not later than 2:00 p.m. at least five Business Days (or such shorter period as such L/C Issuer may agree in a particular instance in its sole discretion) prior to the proposed issuance date or date of amendment, as the case may be. In the case of a request for an initial issuance of a Letter of Credit, such Letter of Credit Application shall specify in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the applicable L/C Issuer: (A) the proposed issuance date of the requested Letter of Credit (which shall be a Business Day); (B) the amount thereof and the currency in which such Letter of Credit is to be denominated; (C) the expiry date thereof; (D) the name and address of the beneficiary thereof; (E) the documents to be presented by such beneficiary in case of any drawing thereunder; (F) the full text of any certificate or other documents to be presented by such beneficiary in case of any drawing thereunder; (G) the Person for whose account the requested Letter of Credit is to be issued (which must be a Borrower Party); and (H) such other matters as the applicable L/C Issuer may reasonably request. In the case of a request for an amendment of any outstanding Letter of Credit, such Letter of Credit Application shall specify in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the applicable L/C Issuer: (1) the Letter of Credit to be amended; (2) the proposed date of amendment thereof (which shall be a Business Day); (3) the nature of the proposed amendment and (4) such other matters as the applicable L/C Issuer may reasonably request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Promptly following delivery of any Letter of Credit Application to the applicable L/C Issuer, the Parent Borrower will confirm with the Administrative Agent that the Administrative Agent has received a copy of such Letter of Credit Application and, if the Administrative Agent has not received a copy of such Letter of Credit Application, then the Parent Borrower will provide the Administrative Agent with a copy thereof. Unless such L/C Issuer has received written notice from any Revolving Credit Lender, the Administrative Agent or any Loan Party, at least one Business Day prior to the requested date of issuance or amendment of the applicable Letter of Credit, that one or more applicable conditions contained in <u>Article IV</u> shall not then be satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, such L/C Issuer shall, on the requested date, issue a Letter of Credit for the account of a Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (as designated in the Letter of Credit Application) or enter into the applicable amendment, as the case may be. Immediately upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit under any Tranche, each Revolving Credit Lender under such Tranche shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from the applicable L/C Issuer a risk participation in such Letter of Credit in an amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata Share of the applicable Revolving Credit Facility multiplied by the amount of such Letter of Credit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) If a Borrower on behalf of the applicable Borrower Party so requests in any applicable Letter of Credit Application, the applicable L/C Issuer may, in its sole and absolute discretion, agree to issue a Letter of Credit that has automatic renewal provisions (each, an "<u>Auto</u><u>-Renewal Letter of Credit</u>"); <u>provided</u> that any such Auto-Renewal Letter of Credit must permit such L/C Issuer to prevent any such renewal at least once in each twelve-month period (commencing with the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit) by giving prior notice to the beneficiary thereof not later than a day in each such twelve-month period to be agreed upon at the time such Letter of Credit is issued. Unless otherwise directed by the applicable L/C Issuer, the Borrowers shall not be required to make a specific request to such L/C Issuer for any such renewal. Once an Auto-Renewal Letter of Credit has been issued, the Revolving Credit Lenders under the applicable Tranche shall be deemed to have authorized (but may not require) the applicable L/C

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Issuer to permit the renewal of such Letter of Credit at any time to an expiry date not later than the Letter of Credit Expiration Date; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such L/C Issuer shall not permit any such renewal if such L/C Issuer has determined that it would have no obligation at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its renewed form under the terms hereof (by reason of the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(a)(ii)</u> or otherwise).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Promptly after its delivery of any Letter of Credit or any amendment to a Letter of Credit to an advising bank with respect thereto or to the beneficiary thereof, the applicable L/C Issuer will also (A) deliver to the Borrowers, the applicable Borrower Party and the Administrative Agent a true and complete copy of such Letter of Credit or amendment and (B) the Administrative Agent in turn will notify each Revolving Credit Lender of the applicable Tranche of such issuance or amendment and the amount of such Revolving Credit Lender's Pro Rata Share therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, the issuance of any Letters of Credit by any L/C Issuer under this Agreement shall be subject to such reasonable additional letter of credit issuance procedures and requirements as may be required by such L/C Issuer's internal letter of credit issuance policies and procedures, in its sole discretion, as in effect at the time of such issuance, including requirements with respect to the prior receipt by such L/C Issuer of customary "know your customer" information regarding a prospective account party or applicant that is not a Borrower hereunder, as well as regarding any beneficiaries of a requested Letter of Credit. Additionally, if (a) the beneficiary of a Letter of Credit issued hereunder is an issuer of a letter of credit not governed by this Agreement for the account of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (an "<u>Other L/C</u>"), and (b) such Letter of Credit is issued to provide credit support for such Other L/C, no amendments may be made to such Other L/C without the consent of the applicable L/C Issuer hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Drawings and Reimbursements; Funding of Participations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Upon receipt from the beneficiary of any Letter of Credit of any drawing under such Letter of Credit, the applicable L/C Issuer shall notify the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent thereof. Each L/C Issuer shall notify the Borrowers on the date of any payment by such L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit (each such date, an "<u>Honor Date</u>"), and the Borrowers shall reimburse such L/C Issuer through the Administrative Agent in an amount equal to the amount of such drawing no later than on the next succeeding Business Day (and any reimbursement made on such next Business Day shall be taken into account in computing interest and fees in respect of any such Letter of Credit) after the Borrowers shall have received notice of such payment with interest on the amount so paid or disbursed by such L/C Issuer, to the extent not reimbursed prior to 11:00 a.m. in the case of drawings in Dollars or the Applicable Time in the case of drawings in any other Alternative Currency, in each case, on the next succeeding Business Day following the applicable Honor Date, from and including the date paid or disbursed to but excluding the date such L/C Issuer was reimbursed by the Borrowers therefor at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate as in effect from time to time *plus* the Applicable Rate as in effect from time to time for Revolving Credit Loans that are maintained as Base Rate Loans. If the Borrowers fail to so reimburse such L/C Issuer on such next Business Day, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Revolving Credit Lender of the Honor Date, the amount of the unreimbursed drawing (the "<u>Unreimbursed Amount</u>"), and the amount of such Revolving Credit Lender's Pro Rata Share thereof. In such event, in the case of an Unreimbursed Amount, the Borrowers shall be deemed to have requested a Revolving Credit Borrowing of Base Rate Loans in Dollars or the other applicable Alternative Currency, as applicable, to be disbursed on such date in an amount equal to the Unreimbursed Amount, in accordance with the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>2.02</u> but without regard to the minimum and multiples specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.02</u> for the principal amount of Base Rate Loans, Term

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Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as the case may be, but subject to the amount of the unutilized portion of the Revolving Credit Commitments under the applicable Tranche and the conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.0</u><u>2</u> (other than the delivery of a Committed Loan Notice). Any notice given by an L/C Issuer or the Administrative Agent pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> may be given by telephone if promptly confirmed in writing; <u>provided</u> that the lack of such a prompt confirmation shall not affect the conclusiveness or binding effect of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Each Revolving Credit Lender (including each Lender acting as an L/C Issuer) shall upon any notice pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> make funds available (and the Administrative Agent may apply Cash Collateral provided for this purpose) for the account of the applicable L/C Issuer, at the Administrative Agent's Office in an amount equal to its applicable Pro Rata Share of the Unreimbursed Amount not later than 11:00 a.m. on the Business Day specified in such notice by the Administrative Agent, whereupon, subject to the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(iii)</u>, each Revolving Credit Lender that so makes funds available shall be deemed to have made a Base Rate Revolving Credit Loan under the applicable Tranche to the Borrowers in such amount. The Administrative Agent shall promptly remit the funds so received to the applicable L/C Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) With respect to any Unreimbursed Amount that is not fully refinanced by a Revolving Credit Borrowing of Base Rate Loans because the conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.0</u><u>2</u> cannot be satisfied (other than the condition in <u>Section</u> <u>4.02(C)</u>, which shall be deemed to be satisfied) or for any other reason, the Borrowers shall be deemed to have incurred from the applicable L/C Issuer an L/C Borrowing in the amount of the Unreimbursed Amount that is not so refinanced, which L/C Borrowing shall be due and payable on demand (together with interest) and shall bear interest at the Default Rate then applicable to Base Rate Revolving Credit Loans. In such event, each Revolving Credit Lender's payment to the Administrative Agent for the account of the applicable L/C Issuer pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(ii)</u> shall be deemed payment in respect of its participation in such L/C Borrowing and shall constitute an L/C Advance from such Lender in satisfaction of its participation obligation under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Until each Revolving Credit Lender under the applicable Tranche funds its Revolving Credit Loan or L/C Advance pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u> to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for any amount drawn under any Letter of Credit, interest in respect of such Lender's applicable Pro Rata Share of such amount shall be solely for the account of such L/C Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Each Revolving Credit Lender's obligation to make Revolving Credit Loans or L/C Advances to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for amounts drawn under Letters of Credit, as contemplated by this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u>, shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including (A) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Lender may have against such L/C Issuer, any Borrower or any other Person for any reason whatsoever, (B) the occurrence or continuance of a Default or (C) any other occurrence, event or condition, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that each Revolving Credit Lender's obligation to make Revolving Credit Loans pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u> is subject to the conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.0</u><u>2</u> (other than delivery by the Borrowers of a Committed Loan Notice). No such making of an L/C Advance shall relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of the Borrowers to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for the amount of any payment made by the applicable L/C Issuer under any Letter of Credit, together with interest as provided herein.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) If any Revolving Credit Lender fails to make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the applicable L/C Issuer any amount required to be paid by such Lender pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u> by the time specified in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(ii)</u>, then, without limiting the other provisions of this Agreement, such L/C Issuer shall be entitled to recover from such Lender (acting through the Administrative Agent), on demand, such amount with interest thereon for the period from the date such payment is required to the date on which such payment is immediately available to such L/C Issuer at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Overnight Rate from time to time in effect and a rate reasonably determined by such L/C Issuer in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any reasonable administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by such L/C Issuer in connection with the foregoing. If such Lender pays such principal amount, the amount so paid (less interest and fees) shall constitute such Lender's Loan included in the relevant Borrowing or L/C Advance in respect of the relevant L/C Borrowing, as the case may be. A certificate of the applicable L/C Issuer submitted to any Revolving Credit Lender (through the Administrative Agent) with respect to any amounts owing under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(vi)</u> shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Repayment of Participations</u>. (i) If, at any time after an L/C Issuer under any Tranche has made a payment under any Letter of Credit issued by it and has received from any Revolving Credit Lender such Lender's L/C Advance in respect of such payment in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u>, the Administrative Agent receives for the account of such L/C Issuer any payment in respect of the related Unreimbursed Amount or interest thereon (whether directly from the Borrowers or otherwise, including proceeds of Cash Collateral applied thereto by the Administrative Agent), the Administrative Agent will distribute to such Lender its applicable Pro Rata Share thereof (appropriately adjusted, in the case of interest payments, to reflect the period of time during which such Lender's L/C Advance was outstanding) in the same funds as those received by the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If any payment received by the Administrative Agent for the account of an L/C Issuer pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> is required to be returned under any of the circumstances described in <u>Section</u> <u>10.06</u> (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by such L/C Issuer in its discretion), each Revolving Credit Lender under the applicable Tranche shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of such L/C Issuer its applicable Pro Rata Share thereof on demand of the Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such amount is returned by such Lender, at a rate per annum equal to the Overnight Rate from time to time in effect. The obligations of the Lenders under this clause shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Obligations Absolute</u>. The obligation of the Borrowers to reimburse the applicable L/C Issuer for each drawing under each Letter of Credit and to repay each L/C Borrowing shall be absolute and unconditional, and shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under all circumstances, including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any lack of validity or enforceability of such Letter of Credit, this Agreement, or any other agreement or instrument relating thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the existence of any claim, counterclaim, setoff, defense or other right that the Borrowers or any Subsidiary may have at any time against any beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of Credit (or any Person for whom any such beneficiary or any such transferee may be acting), the applicable L/C Issuer or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or by such Letter of Credit or any agreement or instrument relating thereto, or any unrelated transaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any draft, demand, certificate or other document presented under such Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; or any loss or delay in the transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a drawing under such Letter of Credit;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any payment by the applicable L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft, certificate or other drawing document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit; or any payment made by the applicable L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit to any Person purporting to be a trustee in bankruptcy, debtor-in-possession, assignee for the benefit of creditors, administrator, administrative receiver, judicial manager, liquidator, receiver or other representative of or successor to any beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of Credit, including any arising in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) any exchange, release or non-perfection of any Collateral, or any release or amendment or waiver of or consent to departure from the Guaranty or any other guarantee, for all or any of the Obligations of the Borrowers in respect of such Letter of Credit; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) any other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, including any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against the obligations of the Borrowers or any Subsidiaries hereunder.

The Borrowers shall promptly examine a copy of each Letter of Credit and each amendment thereto that is delivered to them and, in the event of any claim of noncompliance with the instructions of the Borrowers or other irregularity, the Borrowers will promptly notify the applicable L/C Issuer. The Borrowers shall be conclusively deemed to have waived any such claim against any L/C Issuer and its correspondents unless such notice is given as aforesaid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Role of L/C Issuer</u>. Each Lender and the Borrowers agree that, in paying any drawing under a Letter of Credit, the applicable L/C Issuer shall not have any responsibility to obtain any document (other than any sight draft, certificates and other documents expressly required by the Letter of Credit) or to ascertain or inquire as to the validity or accuracy of any such document or the authority of the Person executing or delivering any such document. None of the applicable L/C Issuer, any Agent-Related Person nor any of the respective correspondents, participants or assignees of the applicable L/C Issuer shall be liable to any Lender for (i) any action taken or omitted in connection herewith at the request or with the approval of the Revolving Credit Lenders or the Required Revolving Lenders, as applicable; (ii) any action taken or omitted in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and nonappealable judgment or (iii) the due execution, effectiveness, validity or enforceability of any document or instrument related to any Letter of Credit or Letter of Credit Application. The Borrowers hereby assume all risks of the acts or omissions of any beneficiary or transferee with respect to its use of any Letter of Credit; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that this assumption is not intended to, and shall not, preclude the Borrowers from pursuing such rights and remedies as they may have against the beneficiary or transferee at Law or under any other agreement. None of the applicable L/C Issuer, any Agent-Related Person, nor any of the respective correspondents, participants or assignees of such L/C Issuer, shall be liable or responsible for any of the matters described in <u>clauses (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> through <u>(vi)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(f)</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that anything in such clauses to the contrary notwithstanding, the Borrowers may have a claim against such L/C Issuer, and such L/C Issuer may be liable to the Borrowers, to the extent, but only to the extent, of any direct, as opposed to indirect, special, punitive, consequential or exemplary, damages suffered by the Borrowers which a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final non-appealable judgment were caused by such L/C Issuer's bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, (x) the applicable L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, (1) accept documents that appear on their face to be in order and make payment upon such documents, without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary and (2) decline to accept documents and make payments if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of such Letter of Credit, and (y) such L/C Issuer shall not be responsible for the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign a Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Letter of Credit Fees</u>. The Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Credit Lender in accordance with its applicable Pro Rata Share, a Letter of Credit fee which shall accrue for each Letter of Credit of each Tranche in an amount equal to the Applicable Rate then in effect for Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility multiplied by the daily maximum amount then available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit (whether or not such maximum amount is then in effect under such Letter of Credit if such maximum amount increases automatically pursuant to the terms of such Letter of Credit); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any Letter of Credit fees otherwise payable for the account of a Defaulting Lender with respect to any Letter of Credit as to which such Defaulting Lender has not provided Cash Collateral satisfactory to the applicable L/C Issuer pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u> shall be payable, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, to the other Revolving Credit Lenders under the applicable Tranche in accordance with the upward adjustments in their respective applicable Pro Rata Shares allocable to such Letter of Credit pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(iv)</u>, with the balance of such fee, if any, payable to the applicable L/C Issuer for its own account. Such Letter of Credit fees shall be computed on a quarterly basis in arrears and shall be due and payable on the fifteenth day after the end of each fiscal quarter, in respect of the quarterly period then ending (or portion thereof, in the case of the first payment), commencing with the first such date to occur after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, and on the Letter of Credit Expiration Date. If there is any change in the Applicable Rate during any quarter, the daily maximum amount of each Letter of Credit shall be computed and multiplied by the Applicable Rate separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Rate was in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Fronting Fee and Documentary and Processing Charges Payable to an L/C Issuer</u>. The Borrowers shall pay directly to the applicable L/C Issuer for its own account a fronting fee equal to 0.125% of the maximum daily amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit on a quarterly basis in arrears. Such fronting fee shall be due and payable on the last Business Day of each fiscal quarter beginning with the first fiscal quarter after the Closing Date in respect of the quarterly period then ending (or portion thereof, in the case of the first payment), commencing with the first such date to occur after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, and on the Letter of Credit Expiration Date. For purposes of computing the maximum daily amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.</u><u>09</u>. In addition, the Borrowers shall pay directly to the applicable L/C Issuer for its own account the customary issuance, presentation, administration, amendment and other processing fees, and other standard costs and charges, of such L/C Issuer relating to letters of credit as from time to time in effect. Such customary fees and standard costs and charges are due and payable within five (5) Business Days of demand and are nonrefundable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) <u>Conflict with Letter of Credit Application</u>. In the event of any conflict between the terms hereof and the terms of any Letter of Credit Application, the terms hereof shall control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) <u>Reporting</u>. To the extent that any Letters of Credit are issued by an L/C Issuer other than the Administrative Agent, each such L/C Issuer shall furnish to the Administrative Agent a report detailing the daily L/C Obligations outstanding under all Letters of Credit issued by it, such report to be in a form and at reporting intervals as shall be agreed between the Administrative Agent and such L/C Issuer; <u>provided</u> that in no event shall such reports be furnished at intervals greater than 31 days (and in no event shall any such report be required to be provided earlier than the fifth Business Day after the end of any calendar month in respect of a calendar month period).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) <u>Provisions Related to Extended Revolving Credit Commitments</u>. If the Maturity Date in respect of any Tranche of Revolving Credit Commitments occurs prior to the expiration of any Letter of Credit, then (i) if one or more other Tranches of Revolving Credit Commitments in respect of which the Maturity Date shall not have occurred are then in effect, such Letters of Credit shall automatically be deemed to have been issued (including for purposes of the obligations of the Revolving Credit Lenders to purchase participations therein and to make Revolving Credit Loans and payments in respect thereof pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>) under (and ratably participated in by Lenders pursuant to) the Revolving Credit Commitments in respect of such non-terminating Tranches up to an aggregate amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of the unutilized Revolving Credit Commitments thereunder at such time (it being understood that no partial face amount of any Letter of Credit may be so reallocated) and to the extent any Letters of Credit are not able to be reallocated pursuant to this <u>clause (l)</u> and there are outstanding Revolving Credit Loans under the non-terminating Tranches, the Borrowers agree to repay all such Revolving Credit Loans (or such lesser amount as is necessary to reallocate all Letters of Credit pursuant to this <u>clause (l)</u>) or (ii) to the extent not reallocated pursuant to immediately preceding <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, the Borrowers shall Cash Collateralize any such Letter of Credit in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> but only up to the amount of such Letter of Credit not so reallocated. Except to the extent of reallocations of participations pursuant to <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> of the immediately preceding sentence, the occurrence of a Maturity Date with respect to a given tranche of Revolving Credit Commitments shall have no effect upon (and shall not diminish) the percentage participations of the Revolving Credit Lenders in any Letter of Credit issued before such Maturity Date.

Section 2.04 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

Section 2.05 <u>Prepayments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Optional</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Borrowers may, upon notice by the Borrowers substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit J</u> to the Administrative Agent, at any time or from time to time voluntarily prepay Loans in whole or in part without premium or penalty except as set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)(iii)</u> below; <u>provided</u> that (1) such notice must be received by the Administrative Agent not later than 2:00 p.m. (A) three Business Days prior to any date of prepayment of any Term Benchmark Loans, (B) five Business Days prior to any date of prepayment of any RFR Loans or (C) one Business Day prior to the date of prepayment of any Base Rate Loans (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent shall agree); (2) any prepayment of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable shall be (x) in a principal amount of $1,000,000, or (y) a whole multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof; and (3) any prepayment of Base Rate Loans shall be (x) in a principal amount of $1,000,000, or (y) a whole multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof or, in each case, if less, the entire principal amount thereof then outstanding. Each such notice shall specify the date and amount of such prepayment, the Tranche of Loans to be prepaid, the Type(s) of Loans to be prepaid and, if Term Benchmark Loans are to be prepaid, the Interest Period(s) of such Loans (except that if the class of Loans to be prepaid includes both Base Rate Loans and Term Benchmark Loans, absent direction by the Borrowers, the applicable prepayment shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans to the full extent thereof before application to Term Benchmark Loans, in each case in a manner that minimizes the amount payable by the Borrowers in respect of such prepayment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>). The Administrative Agent will promptly notify each Lender of its receipt of each such notice, and of the amount of such Lender's ratable portion of such prepayment (based on such Lender's ratable share of the relevant Facility). If such notice is given by the Borrowers, subject to <u>clause (ii)</u> below, the Borrowers shall make such prepayment and the payment amount specified in such notice shall be due and payable on the date specified therein. Any prepayment of a Loan shall be accompanied by all accrued interest thereon, together with, if applicable, any additional amounts required pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)(iii)</u> and <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>. Each prepayment of the principal of, and interest on, any Revolving Credit Loans denominated in an Alternative Currency

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shall be made in the relevant Alternative Currency except as otherwise provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.12</u>. Subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, each prepayment of outstanding Term Loan Tranches pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> shall be applied to the applicable Term Loan Tranche or Term Loan Tranches as designated by the Borrowers in such notice on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the Lenders within such Term Loan Tranche. Subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, each prepayment of an outstanding Term Loan Tranche pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> shall be applied to the remaining amortization payments of the applicable Term Loan Tranche (x) in the case of any Term Loan B Tranche, as directed by the Borrowers (or, if the Borrowers have not made such direction, in direct order of maturity), and (y) in the case of any Term Loan A Tranche, on a pro rata basis to the remaining amortization payments under such Term Loan A Tranche, but in any event on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the Lenders within such applicable Term Loan Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, any notice of prepayment under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> may state that it is conditioned upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event specified therein (including the effectiveness of other credit facilities), in which case such notice may be revoked or extended by the Borrowers (by written notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) If the Borrowers, in connection with, or resulting in, any Repricing Event (A) make a voluntary prepayment of any 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u>, (B) make a repayment of any 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(iii)</u> or (C) effect any amendment with respect to any 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, in each case, on or prior to the date that is six months after the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the applicable Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of the applicable Term Lenders (x) with respect to <u>clauses (A)</u> and <u>(B)</u>, a prepayment premium in an amount equal to 1.00% of the principal amount of such 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, prepaid or repaid and (y) with respect to <u>clause (C)</u>, a prepayment premium in an amount equal to 1.00% of the principal amount of the affected 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, held by the applicable Term Lenders not consenting to such amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Mandatory</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) For any Excess Cash Flow Period, within ten Business Days after financial statements have been delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u> and the related Compliance Certificate has been delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u> (or, if later, the date on which such financial statements and such Compliance Certificate are required to be delivered), the applicable Borrowers shall prepay an aggregate principal amount of Term Loans in an amount equal to (A) 50% (as may be adjusted pursuant to the proviso below) of Excess Cash Flow for such Excess Cash Flow Period, *minus* (B) the sum of (without double counting and only to the extent the Parent Borrower has not elected to reflect such deduction in the calculation of Excess Cash Flow):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) ***voluntary prepayments***: (A) the aggregate amount of voluntary principal prepayments of the Loans or Indebtedness that is *pari passu* in right of payment and security with the Initial Term Loans, in each case, made during the period commencing on the first day of the relevant Excess Cash Flow Period and ending on the date immediately prior to the date on which the relevant Excess Cash Flow prepayment is or would be required to be made (including prepayments at a discount to par and open market purchases, with credit given for the principal amount of the Loans so retired or purchased,

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and prepayments in connection with lender replacement provisions (including pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>)) (except prepayments of Loans under any Revolving Tranche or other revolving Indebtedness that is *pari passu* in right of payment and security with the Revolving Credit Commitments that are not accompanied by a corresponding permanent commitment reduction of the Revolving Tranches), in each case other than to the extent that any such prepayment is funded with the proceeds of Specified Refinancing Debt, Refinancing Notes or any other long-term Indebtedness ("<u>Voluntary Debt Reductions</u>"), *plus* (B) any amounts in respect of a Voluntary Debt Reduction carried forward from any prior fiscal year in accordance with <u>clause (c)</u> of the proviso below;

<u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) such percentage in respect of any Excess Cash Flow Period shall be reduced to (x) 25% if the Consolidated First
Lien Net Leverage Ratio, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis as of the last day of the fiscal year to which such Excess Cash Flow Period relates was equal to or less than 3.00:1.00 but greater than 2.50:1.00 and (y) 0% if the Consolidated First Lien Net
Leverage Ratio, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis as of the last day of the fiscal year to which such Excess Cash Flow Period relates was equal to or less than 2.50:1.00 (the amount required to be repaid pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(i)</u>, after giving effect to this <u>clause (a)</u>, the " <u>ECF Prepayment Amount</u> ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) no prepayment shall be required with respect to any Excess Cash Flow Period unless the ECF Prepayment Amount
exceeds the greater of $202,500,000 and 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (the " <u>ECF De Minimis Amount</u> "), and in such case, the ECF Prepayment Amount shall be the amount in excess thereof; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that, if
the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to any Excess Cash Flow prepayment would result in the percentage in respect of the applicable Excess Cash Flow Period being reduced to 0%, then no prepayment
shall be required;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) notwithstanding the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u> <u>i</u> <u>)</u> above, to the extent
the aggregate amount of Voluntary Debt Reductions during any relevant fiscal year exceeds the amount of any Excess Cash Flow prepayment that would have otherwise been required (after deducting the ECF De Minimis Amount), the amount of such excess
shall be carried forward to the subsequent fiscal year and deducted (on a dollar-for-dollar basis) from any Excess Cash Flow prepayment required in any such subsequent
fiscal year (after calculating the applicable Excess Cash Flow percentage for the relevant fiscal year); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) solely with respect to the Excess Cash Flow Period ending December 31, 2022, Excess Cash Flow shall equal
(A) the annual Excess Cash Flow in respect of such Excess Cash Flow Period multiplied by (B) the fraction obtained by dividing (1) the number of calendar days from the Closing Date to December 31, 2022 by (2) 360.

For the avoidance of doubt, the applicable Borrowers may use a portion of Excess Cash Flow to prepay or repurchase any other Indebtedness that is *pari passu* in right of payment and security with the Initial Term Loans to the extent such other Indebtedness and the Liens securing the same are permitted hereunder and the documentation governing such other Indebtedness requires such a prepayment or repurchase thereof with such Excess Cash Flow, in each case in an amount not to exceed the product of (1) the amount of such Excess Cash Flow and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the outstanding principal amount of such other Indebtedness (or to the extent such amount is not in Dollars, such equivalent amount of such Indebtedness converted into Dollars as determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.08</u>) and the denominator of which is the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Term Loans and such other Indebtedness (or to the extent such amount is not in Dollars, such equivalent amount of such Indebtedness converted into Dollars as determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.08</u>)).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If any Asset Sale made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(a)</u> or Casualty Event (or series of related Asset Sales pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(a)</u> or Casualty Events) results in the receipt by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of aggregate Net Cash Proceeds in excess of the greater of $202,500,000 and 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (a "<u>Relevant Transaction</u>"), then, except to the extent the applicable Borrowers elect to reinvest all or a portion of such Net Cash Proceeds in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, the applicable Borrowers shall prepay, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(viii)</u> and <u>(ix)</u>, an aggregate principal amount of Term Loans in an amount equal to 100% (as may be adjusted pursuant to the proviso below) of the Net Cash Proceeds received from such Relevant Transaction within 15 Business Days of receipt thereof (or within 15 Business Days (1) after the later of the date the threshold referred to above is first exceeded and the date the relevant Net Cash Proceeds are received or (2) after the Parent Borrower elects not to pursue the reinvestment (or an alternative reinvestment) within the period set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>) by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the applicable Borrowers may use a portion of the Net Cash Proceeds received from such Relevant Transaction to prepay or repurchase any other Indebtedness that is *pari passu* in right of payment and security with the Initial Term Loans to the extent such other Indebtedness and the Liens securing the same are permitted hereunder and the documentation governing such other Indebtedness requires such a prepayment or repurchase thereof with the proceeds of such Relevant Transaction, to the extent not deducted in the calculation of Net Cash Proceeds, in each case in an amount not to exceed the product of (1) the amount of such Net Cash Proceeds and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the outstanding principal amount of such other Indebtedness (or to the extent such amount is not in Dollars, such equivalent amount of such Indebtedness converted into Dollars as determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.08</u>) and the denominator of which is the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Term Loans and such other Indebtedness (or to the extent such amount is not in Dollars, such equivalent amount of such Indebtedness converted into Dollars as determined in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>1.08</u>);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) such prepayment percentage shall be reduced from 100% to 0% if, on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to such Asset Sale or Casualty Event, as the case may be, and the use of proceeds therefrom, the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio would be equal to or less than 2.50:1.00; <u>provided</u>, that if the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio on a Pro Forma Basis after giving effect to any prepayment that would otherwise be required pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> would result in the prepayment percentage being reduced to 0%, then such reduced prepayment percentage shall apply after giving effect to the required prepayment amount to achieve such reduced prepayment percentage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) only the amount of Net Cash Proceeds in excess of the greater of $202,500,000 and 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount for any Asset Sale or Casualty Event (or series of related Asset Sales or Casualty Events) shall be subject to prepayment pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> and, in such case, the required prepayment shall be only the amount in excess thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Upon the incurrence or issuance by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Refinancing Notes, any Specified Refinancing Term Loans or any Indebtedness not expressly permitted to be incurred or issued pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, the applicable Borrowers shall prepay an aggregate principal amount of Term Loan Tranches in an amount equal to 100% of all Net Cash Proceeds received therefrom immediately upon receipt thereof by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) If for any reason the sum of the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings or the sum of outstanding Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans at any time exceed the sum of the applicable Revolving Tranche in respect thereof (including after giving effect to any reduction in the Revolving Credit Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06</u><u>)</u>, the Borrowers shall immediately prepay the applicable Revolving Tranche and/or Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations related thereto in an aggregate amount equal to such excess; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Borrowers shall not be required to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(v)</u> unless after the prepayment in full of the applicable Revolving Tranche the sum of the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings or the outstanding Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans, as the case may be, exceed the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments or the commitments to make Specified Refinancing Revolving Loans, as the case may be, then in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) Subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u>, each prepayment of Term Loans pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b</u><u>)</u> shall be applied to then-outstanding Term Loan A Tranches and Term Loan B Tranches on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis, and within the applicable Term Loan Tranche or Term Loan Tranches, in the case of Term Loan A Tranches, on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis among such Term Loan A Tranches, and in the case of Term Loan B Tranches, as directed by the applicable Borrowers making such prepayment, in each case on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the Lenders within such Tranche (other than a prepayment of (x) Revolving Credit Loans set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(v)</u>, which shall be applied on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the Lenders within the applicable Revolving Tranches, (y) Term Loans or Revolving Credit Loans, as applicable, with the proceeds of Indebtedness incurred pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>, which shall be applied to the Term Loan Tranche or Revolving Tranche, as applicable, being refinanced pursuant thereto or (z) Term Loans with the proceeds of any Refinancing Notes issued to the extent permitted under <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", which shall be applied to the Term Loan Tranche being refinanced pursuant thereto). Amounts to be applied to a Term Loan Tranche in connection with prepayments made pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u> shall be applied to the remaining amortization payments of the applicable Term Loan Tranche or Term Loan Tranches (x) in the case of any Term Loan B Tranche, as directed by the Borrowers (or, if the Borrowers have not made such direction, in direct order of maturity) and (y) in the case of any Term Loan A Tranche, on a pro rata basis to the remaining amortization payments under such Term Loan A Tranche, but in any event on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the Lenders within such applicable Term Loan Tranche. Each prepayment of Term Loans under a Facility pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u> shall be applied on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis to the then outstanding Base Rate Loans, Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans under such Facility; <u>provided</u> that, if there are no Declining Lenders with respect to such prepayment, then the amount thereof shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> under such Facility to the full extent thereof before application to Term Benchmark Loans, in each case in a manner that minimizes the amount payable by the applicable Borrowers in respect of such prepayment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) All prepayments under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> shall be made together with, in the case of any such prepayment of a Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan on a date other than the last day of an Interest Period therefor, any amounts owing in respect of such Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u> and, to the extent applicable, any additional amounts required pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)(iii)</u>. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u>, so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, if any prepayment

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of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans is required to be made under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u>, other than on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, the applicable Borrowers may, in their sole discretion, deposit the amount of any such prepayment otherwise required to be made thereunder into a Cash Collateral account until the last day of such Interest Period, at which time the Administrative Agent shall be authorized (without any further action by or notice to or from the Borrowers or any other Loan Party) to apply such amount to the prepayment of such Loans in accordance with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u> (it being agreed, for clarity, that interest shall continue to accrue on the Loans so prepaid until the amount so deposited is actually applied to prepay such Loans). Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, the Administrative Agent shall also be authorized (without any further action by or notice to or from the Borrowers or any other Loan Party) to apply such amount to the prepayment of the outstanding Loans in accordance with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u>, to the extent that any or all of the Net Cash Proceeds of any Asset Sale by a Non-U.S. Subsidiary (a "<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Disposition</u>") or the Net Cash Proceeds of any Casualty Event from a Non-U.S. Subsidiary (a "<u>Non</u><u>-U.S. Casualty Event</u>"), in each case giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u>, or Excess Cash Flow giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> are or is prohibited, restricted or delayed by applicable local law, rule or regulation (including financial assistance and corporate benefit restrictions, restrictions on upstreaming of cash intra-group and fiduciary and statutory duties of any direct or officers of such Subsidiaries) from being repatriated to the applicable Borrowers or so prepaid or such repatriation or prepayment would present a material risk of liability for the applicable Subsidiary or its directors or officers (or gives rise to a material risk of breach of fiduciary or statutory duties by any director or officer), an amount equal to the portion of such Net Cash Proceeds or Excess Cash Flow so affected will not be required to be applied to repay Term Loans at the times provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> but may be retained by the applicable Non-U.S. Subsidiary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u>, to the extent that the Borrowers have determined in good faith that the prepayment of any or all of the Net Cash Proceeds of any Non-U.S. Disposition or any Non-U.S. Casualty Event, in each case giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u>, or Excess Cash Flow giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> would have an adverse tax cost consequence on any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (taking into account any foreign tax credit or benefit actually realized in connection with such prepayment) with respect to such Net Cash Proceeds or Excess Cash Flow, an amount equal to the Net Cash Proceeds or Excess Cash Flow so affected will not be required to be applied to repay Term Loans at the times provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> but may retained by the applicable Non-U.S. Subsidiary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u>, to the extent that any or all of the Net Cash Proceeds of any Asset Sale by a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Wholly Owned Subsidiary or the Net Cash Proceeds of any Casualty Event from a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, in each case giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u>, or Excess Cash Flow giving rise to a prepayment event pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(i)</u> are or is prohibited, restricted or delayed by the Organization Documents of such Subsidiary from being distributed to the applicable Borrowers or so prepaid, an amount equal to the portion of such Net Cash Proceeds or Excess Cash Flow so affected will not be required to be applied to repay Term Loans at the times provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> but may be retained by the applicable Subsidiary.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) The Borrowers shall not be required to monitor any Payment Block and/or reserve cash for future repatriation after such Borrower has notified the Administrative Agent of the existence of such Payment Block, and such amounts subject to any Payment Block shall be available for working capital purposes of the Borrower Parties. The Borrowers shall use commercially reasonable efforts for to overcome or eliminate any such Payment Blocks and/or minimize any such costs of prepayment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Term Lender Opt</u><u>-Out</u>. With respect to any prepayment of Initial Term Loans and, unless otherwise specified in the documents therefor, other Term Loan Tranches, in each case pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> or <u>(b)(ii)</u>, any Appropriate Lender, at its option (but solely to the extent the Borrowers elect for this <u>clause (c)</u> to be applicable to a given prepayment, other than in connection with any Refinancing Notes or any Specified Refinancing Term Loans), may elect not to accept such prepayment as provided below. The Borrowers may notify the Administrative Agent of any event giving rise to a prepayment under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> or <u>(b)(ii)</u> at least five (5) Business Days prior to the date of such prepayment. Each such notice shall specify the date of such prepayment and provide a reasonably detailed calculation of the amount of such prepayment that is required to be made under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> or <u>(b)(ii)</u> (the "<u>Prepayment Amount</u>"). The Administrative Agent will promptly notify each Appropriate Lender of the contents of any such prepayment notice so received from the Borrowers, including the date on which such prepayment is to be made (the "<u>Prepayment Date</u>"). Any Appropriate Lender may (but solely to the extent the Borrowers elect for this <u>clause (c)</u> to be applicable to a given prepayment) decline to accept all (but not less than all) of its share of any such prepayment (any such Lender, a "<u>Declining Lender</u>") by providing written notice to the Administrative Agent no later than four Business Days after the date of such Appropriate Lender's receipt of notice from the Administrative Agent regarding such prepayment. If any Appropriate Lender does not give a notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to such fourth Business Day informing the Administrative Agent that it declines to accept the applicable prepayment, then such Lender will be deemed to have accepted such prepayment. On any Prepayment Date, an amount equal to the Prepayment Amount minus the portion thereof allocable to Declining Lenders, in each case for such Prepayment Date, shall be paid to the Administrative Agent by the Borrowers and applied by the Administrative Agent to prepay Term Loans under the Term Loan Tranches owing to Appropriate Lenders (other than Declining Lenders) as directed by the applicable Borrowers in the manner described in <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(vi)</u> for such prepayment. Any amounts that would otherwise have been applied to prepay Term Loans, New Term Loans or Specified Refinancing Term Loans owing to Declining Lenders shall be retained by the Borrowers (such amounts, "<u>Declined Amounts</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All Loans shall be repaid, whether pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> or otherwise, in the currency in which they were made except as otherwise provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.12</u>.

Section 2.06 <u>Termination or Reduction of Commitments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Optional</u>. The Borrowers may, upon written notice by the applicable Borrowers to the Administrative Agent, terminate the unused portions of the Commitments under any Term Loan Tranche, the Letter of Credit Sublimit, or the unused Revolving Credit Commitments under any Revolving Tranche, or from time to time permanently reduce the unused portions of the Commitments under any Term Loan Tranche, the Letter of Credit Sublimit, or the unused Revolving Credit Commitments under any Revolving Tranche; <u>provided</u> that (i) any such notice shall be received by the Administrative Agent three Business Days (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent shall agree) prior to the date of termination or reduction, (ii) any such partial reduction shall be in an aggregate amount of $500,000 or any whole multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof and (iii) the Borrowers shall not terminate or reduce (A) the Commitments under any Tranche of the Revolving Credit Facility if, after giving effect thereto and to any concurrent prepayments hereunder, (x) the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings would exceed the Revolving Credit Facility or (y) the Total Revolving Credit Outstandings with respect to such Tranche would exceed the

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Revolving Credit Commitments under such Tranche and (B) the Letter of Credit Sublimit if, after giving effect thereto, the Outstanding Amount of L/C Obligations not fully Cash Collateralized hereunder would exceed the Letter of Credit Sublimit. Any such notice of termination or reduction of commitments pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u> may state that it is conditioned upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event specified therein (including the effectiveness of other credit facilities), in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrowers (by written notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied. For the avoidance of doubt, upon termination of the Aggregate Commitments and payment in full of all Obligations in cash and in immediately available funds (other than (A) contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and (B) obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements) and the expiration without any pending drawing or termination of all Letters of Credit (other than Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized or as to which arrangements satisfactory to the L/C Issuer that issued such Letters of Credit shall have been made), this Agreement shall automatically terminate and the Administrative Agent shall comply with <u>Section</u> <u>9.11</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Mandatory</u>. The Aggregate Commitments under a Term Loan Tranche shall be automatically and permanently reduced to zero on the date of the initial incurrence of Term Loans under such Term Loan Tranche, which in the case of the Initial Term Commitments shall be the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Upon the incurrence by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Specified Refinancing Debt constituting revolving credit facilities, the Revolving Credit Commitments of the Lenders under the Tranche of Revolving Credit Loans being refinanced shall be automatically and permanently reduced on a ratable basis by an amount equal to 100% of the Commitments under such revolving credit facilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If after giving effect to any reduction or termination of Revolving Credit Commitments under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.06</u>, the Letter of Credit Sublimit exceeds the amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments at such time, the Letter of Credit Sublimit shall be automatically reduced by the amount of such excess.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments with respect to any Tranche of the Revolving Credit Facility shall automatically and permanently be reduced to zero on the Maturity Date with respect to such Tranche of the Revolving Credit Facility.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Application of Commitment Reductions; Payment of Fees</u>. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the applicable Lenders of the applicable Facility of any termination or reduction of the Commitments under any Term Loan Tranche, the Letter of Credit Sublimit or the Revolving Credit Commitment under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.06</u>. Upon any reduction of Commitments under a Facility or a Tranche thereof, the Commitment of each Lender under such Facility or Tranche thereof shall be reduced by such Lender's ratable share of the amount by which such Facility or Tranche thereof is reduced (other than the termination of the Commitment of any Lender as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>). All commitment fees accrued until the effective date of any termination of the Aggregate Commitments and unpaid, shall be paid on the effective date of such termination.

Section 2.07 <u>Repayment of Loans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Initial Term A Loans</u>. The Parent Borrower shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the applicable Term Lenders holding Initial Term A Loans, the percentage set forth in the table below of the aggregate original principal amount of the Initial Term A Loans in consecutive quarterly installments as set forth below and payable on the last Business Day of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower set forth below (which installments shall, to the extent applicable, be reduced as a result of the

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application of prepayments in accordance with the order of priority set forth in <u>Sections</u> <u>2.05</u> and <u>2.06</u>, or be increased as a result of any increase in the amount of Initial Term A Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> (such increased amortization payments to be calculated in the same manner (and on the same basis) as the schedule set forth below for Initial Term A Loans made as of the Closing Date)):

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|:---|:---|
| **Fiscal Quarter Ended** | **Amount** |
|  December 31, 2022 through September 30, 2023 | 1.25% |
|  December 31, 2023 through September 30, 2024 | 1.25% |
|  December 31, 2024 through September 30, 2025 | 1.875% |
|  December 31, 2025 through September 30, 2026 | 1.875% |
|  December 31, 2026 through the Maturity Date for the Initial Term A Loans | 2.50% |

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<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that (i) if the date scheduled for any principal repayment installment is not a Business Day, such principal repayment installment shall be repaid on the next preceding Business Day, and (ii) the final principal repayment installment of Initial Term A Loans shall be repaid on the Maturity Date for Initial Term A Loans and in any event shall be in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of all Initial Term A Loans outstanding on such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>2026-1 Term B Loans</u>. The Parent Borrower shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the applicable Term Lenders holding 2026-1 Term B Loans the aggregate original principal amount of the 2026-1 Term B Loans in consecutive, equal, quarterly installments as follows payable on the last Business Day of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower set forth below (which installments shall, to the extent applicable, be reduced as a result of the application of prepayments in accordance with the order of priority set forth in <u>Sections 2.05</u> and <u>2.06</u>, or be increased as a result of any increase in the amount of 2026-1 Term B Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> (such increased amortization payments to be calculated in the same manner (and on the same basis) as the schedule set forth below for 2026-1 Term B Loans made as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date)):

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| **Date** | **Amount** |
| The last Business Day of each fiscal quarter of the Borrower ending prior to the Maturity Date for 2026-1 Term B Loans, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026 | With respect to the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 0.25% of the aggregate initial principal amount of 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date.<br>With respect to the 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, €2,132,911.39. |

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<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that (i) if the date scheduled for any principal repayment installment is not a Business Day, such principal repayment installment shall be repaid on the next preceding Business Day, and (ii) the final principal repayment installment of 2026-1 Term B Loans shall be repaid on the Maturity Date for 2026-1 Term B Loans and in any event shall be in an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of all 2026-1 Term B Loans outstanding on such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Revolving Credit Loans</u>. The applicable Borrowers shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the Appropriate Lenders on the applicable Maturity Date for the Revolving Credit Facility of a given Tranche the aggregate principal amount of all of its Revolving Credit Loans of such Tranche outstanding on such date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All Loans shall be repaid, whether pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.07</u> or otherwise, in the currency in which they were made.

Section 2.08 <u>Interest</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to the provisions of the following sentence, (i) each Term Benchmark Loan under a Facility shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each Interest Period at a rate per annum equal to the sum of (A) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate or the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, as applicable for such Interest Period plus (B) the Applicable Rate for Term Benchmark Loans under such Facility; (ii) each Base Rate Loan under a Facility shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date or conversion date, as the case may be, at a rate per annum equal to the sum of (A) the Base Rate plus (B) the Applicable Rate for Base Rate Loans under such Facility; and (iii) each RFR Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing or conversion date at a rate per annum equal to the sum of (A) the applicable Adjusted Daily Simple RFR plus (B) the Applicable Rate for RFR Loans under such Facility. During the continuance of an Event of Default under <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u>, the applicable Borrowers shall pay interest on all overdue Obligations hereunder, which shall include all Obligations following an acceleration pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> (including an automatic acceleration), at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws. Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts (including interest on past due interest) shall be due and payable upon demand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Accrued interest on each Loan shall be due and payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date applicable thereto and at such other times as may be specified herein and shall be paid by the applicable Borrowers; <u>provided</u> that in the event of any repayment or prepayment of any Loan (other than Revolving Credit Loans bearing interest based on the Base Rate that are repaid or prepaid without any corresponding termination or reduction of the Revolving Credit Commitments other than as set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(e)</u>), accrued interest on the principal amount repaid or prepaid shall be payable on the date of such repayment or prepayment. Interest hereunder shall be due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof before and after judgment, and before and after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Interest on each Loan shall be payable in the currency in which each Loan was made unless otherwise agreed by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All computations of interest hereunder shall be made in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.10</u> of this Agreement.

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Section 2.09 <u>Fees</u>. In addition to certain fees described in <u>Sections 2.03(h)</u> and <u>(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Commitment Fee</u>. The Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Credit Lender in accordance with its Pro Rata Share of each Tranche of the Revolving Credit Facility, a commitment fee in Dollars equal to the Applicable Commitment Fee multiplied by the actual daily amount by which the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments under such Tranche exceed the sum of (A) the Outstanding Amount of Revolving Credit Loans under such Tranche and (B) the Outstanding Amount of L/C Obligations under such Tranche, subject to adjustment as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u>. The commitment fee shall accrue at all times from the Closing Date until the Maturity Date for the Revolving Credit Facility, and shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears on the fifteenth day after the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with such fifteenth day after of the first fiscal quarter to end following the Closing Date, and on the Maturity Date for the Revolving Credit Facility.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Other Fees</u>. The applicable Borrowers shall pay to the Lenders, the Arrangers and the Administrative Agent such fees as shall have been separately agreed upon in writing in the amounts and at the times so specified.

Section 2.10 <u>Computation of Interest and Fees</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Interest computed by reference to the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate or Daily Simple RFR with respect to Dollars hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days. Interest computed by reference to the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR with respect to Sterling or the Base Rate only at times when the Base Rate is based on the Prime Rate shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year). In each case interest shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day). All interest hereunder on any Loan shall be computed on a daily basis based upon the outstanding principal amount of such Loan as of the applicable date of determination. A determination of the applicable Base Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, Term SOFR Rate, Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, EURIBOR Rate, Adjusted Daily Simple RFR or Daily Simple RFR shall be determined by the Administrative Agent, and such determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) [Reserved].

Section 2.11 <u>Evidence of Indebtedness</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Credit Extensions made by each Lender shall be evidenced by one or more accounts or records maintained by such Lender and evidenced by one or more entries in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent, acting solely for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 5f.103-1(c), as a non-fiduciary agent for the applicable Borrowers, in each case in the ordinary course of business. The accounts or records maintained by the Administrative Agent and each Lender shall be prima facie evidence absent manifest error of the amount of the Credit Extensions made by the Lenders to the applicable Borrowers and the interest and payments thereon. Any failure to so record or any error in doing so shall not, however, limit the obligation of the applicable Borrowers hereunder to pay any amount owing with respect to the Obligations. In the event of any conflict between the accounts and records maintained by any Lender and the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent in respect of such matters, the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent shall control in the absence of manifest error. Upon the written request of any Lender made through the Administrative Agent, the applicable Borrowers shall promptly execute and deliver to such Lender (through the Administrative Agent) a Note payable to such Lender, which shall evidence such Lender's Loans in addition to such accounts or records. Each Lender may attach schedules to its Note and endorse thereon the date, Type (if applicable), amount and maturity of its Loans and payments with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition to the accounts and records referred to in <u>Section</u> <u>2.11(a)</u>, each Lender and the Administrative Agent shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice accounts or records and, in the case of the Administrative Agent, entries in the Register, evidencing the purchases and sales by such Lender of participations in Letters of Credit. In the event of any conflict between the accounts and records maintained by the Administrative Agent and the accounts and records of any Lender in respect of such matters, the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent shall control in the absence of manifest error.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Entries made in good faith by the Administrative Agent in the Register pursuant to <u>Sections 2.11(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, and by each Lender in its accounts or records pursuant to <u>Sections 2.11(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of principal and interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the applicable Borrowers to, in the case of the Register, each Lender and, in the case of such accounts or records, such Lender, under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, absent manifest error; <u>provided</u> that the failure of the Administrative Agent or such Lender to make an entry, or any finding that an entry is incorrect, in the Register or such accounts or records shall not limit the obligations of the applicable Borrowers under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

Section 2.12 <u>Payments Generally; Administrative Agent</u><u>'</u><u>s</u> <u>Clawback</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>General</u>. All payments to be made by the applicable Borrowers shall be made without condition or deduction for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein and except with respect to payments in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars or Euros), all payments by the applicable Borrowers hereunder shall be made to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the respective Lenders to which such payment is owed, at the Administrative Agent's Office in Dollars or Euros, as applicable, and in each case in immediately available funds not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the date specified herein. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all payments by the Borrowers hereunder in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars or Euros) shall be made to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the respective Lenders to which such payment is owed, at the applicable Administrative Agent's Office in such Alternative Currency and in Same Day Funds not later than the Applicable Time specified by the Administrative Agent on the dates specified herein. If, for any reason, the Borrowers are prohibited by any Law from making any required payment hereunder in an Alternative Currency (other than Dollars), the Borrowers shall make such payment in Dollars in the Dollar Amount of such Alternative Currency payment amount. The Administrative Agent will promptly distribute to each Lender its ratable share in respect of the relevant Facility or Tranche thereof (or other applicable share as provided herein) of such payment in like funds as received by wire transfer to such Lender's Lending Office. All payments received by the Administrative Agent after 2:00 p.m. (New York City time) in the case of payments in Dollars or Euros, or after the Applicable Time specified by the Administrative Agent in the case of payments in any other Alternative Currency, shall, in each case, be deemed received on the next succeeding Business Day and any applicable interest or fee shall continue to accrue. If any payment to be made by the Borrowers shall come due on a day other than a Business Day, payment shall be made on the next following Business Day, and such extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest or fees, as the case may be; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, if such extension would cause payment of interest on or principal of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, to be made in the next succeeding calendar month, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business Day. An L/C Issuer can elect to receive payments in respect of Letters of Credit in Dollars rather than in an Alternative Currency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) (i) <u>Funding by Lenders; Presumption by Administrative Agent</u>. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any Borrowing of Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans (or, in the case of any Borrowing of Base Rate Loans, prior to 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the date of such Borrowing) that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender's share of such Borrowing, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with and at the time required by <u>Section</u> <u>2.02(b)</u> and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the applicable Borrowers a corresponding amount. In such event, if any Lender does not in fact make its share of the applicable

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Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent, then such Lender and the Borrowers severally agree to pay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand an amount equal to such applicable share in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to the Borrowers by the Administrative Agent to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at (A) in the case of a payment to be made by such Lender, the greater of the Overnight Rate and a rate reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any reasonable administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the Administrative Agent in connection with the foregoing and (B) in the case of a payment to be made by the Borrowers, the interest rate applicable to Base Rate Loans under the applicable Facility. If both the Borrowers and such Lender pay such interest to the Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period, the Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to the Borrowers the amount of such interest paid by the Borrowers for such period. If such Lender pays its share of the applicable Borrowing to the Administrative Agent, then the amount so paid (less interest and fees) shall constitute such Lender's Loan included in such Borrowing. Any payment by the Borrowers shall be without prejudice to any claim the Borrowers may have against a Lender that shall have failed to make its share of any Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Payments by the Borrowers; Presumptions by Administrative Agent</u>. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrowers prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or an L/C Issuer hereunder that the applicable Borrowers will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the applicable Borrowers have made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Appropriate Lenders or the applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if the applicable Borrowers do not in fact make such payment, then each of the Appropriate Lenders or the applicable L/C Issuer, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or such L/C Issuer, in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed by the Administrative Agent to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Overnight Rate and a rate reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any reasonable administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the Administrative Agent in connection with the foregoing.

A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Lender or the Borrowers with respect to any amount owing under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.12(b)</u> shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Failure to Satisfy Conditions Precedent</u>. If any Lender makes available to the Administrative Agent funds for any Loan to be made by such Lender as provided in the foregoing provisions of this <u>Article II</u>, and such funds are not made available to the applicable Borrowers by the Administrative Agent because the conditions to the applicable Credit Extension set forth in <u>Article IV</u> are not satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms hereof, the Administrative Agent shall return such funds (in like funds as received from such Lender) to such Lender on demand, without interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Obligations of the Lenders Several</u>. The obligations of the Lenders hereunder to make Loans, to fund participations in Letters of Credit and to make payments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> are several and not joint. The failure of any Lender to make any Loan or to fund any such participation or to make any payment under <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> on any date required hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender of its corresponding obligation to do so on such date, and no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to so make its Loan or, to fund its participation or to make its payment under <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Funding Source</u>. Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate any Lender to obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by any Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Insufficient Funds</u>. If at any time insufficient funds are received by and available to the Administrative Agent to pay fully all amounts of principal, L/C Borrowings, interest and fees then due hereunder, such funds shall be applied (i) <u>first</u>, toward payment of interest and fees then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of interest and fees then due to such parties, and (ii) <u>second</u>, toward payment of principal and L/C Borrowings then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of principal and L/C Borrowings then due to such parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Unallocated Funds</u>. If the Administrative Agent receives funds for application to the Obligations of the Loan Parties under or in respect of the Loan Documents under circumstances for which the Loan Documents do not specify the manner in which such funds are to be applied, the Administrative Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, elect to distribute such funds to each of the Lenders in accordance with such Lender's ratable share of the sum of (a) the Outstanding Amount of all Loans outstanding at such time and (b) the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations outstanding at such time, in repayment or prepayment of such of the outstanding Loans or other Obligations then owing to such Lender.

Section 2.13 <u>Sharing of Payments</u>. If, other than as expressly provided elsewhere herein (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender), any Lender shall obtain on account of the Loans made by it or the participations in L/C Obligations held by it, any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the exercise of any right of setoff, or otherwise) in excess of its ratable share (or other share contemplated hereunder) thereof, such Lender shall immediately (a) notify the Administrative Agent of such fact and (b) purchase from the other Lenders such participations in the Loans made by them and/or such subparticipations in the participations in L/C Obligations held by them, as the case may be, as shall be necessary to cause such purchasing Lender to share the excess payment in respect of such Loans or such participations, as the case may be, <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> with each of them; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if all or any portion of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from the purchasing Lender under any of the circumstances described in <u>Section</u> <u>10.06</u> (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by the purchasing Lender in its discretion), such purchase shall to that extent be rescinded and each other Lender shall repay to the purchasing Lender the purchase price paid therefor, together with an amount equal to such paying Lender's ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such paying Lender's required repayment to (ii) the total amount so recovered from the purchasing Lender) of any interest or other amount paid or payable by the purchasing Lender in respect of the total amount so recovered, without further interest thereon. The Borrowers agree that any Lender so purchasing a participation from another Lender may, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, exercise all its rights of payment (including the right of setoff, but subject to <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u>) with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were the direct creditor of each Borrower in the amount of such participation. The Administrative Agent will keep records (which shall be conclusive and binding in the absence of manifest error) of participations purchased under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u> and will in each case notify the Lenders following any such purchases or repayments. Each Lender that purchases a participation pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u> shall from and after such purchase have the right to give all notices, requests, demands, directions and other communications under this Agreement with respect to the portion of the Obligations purchased to the same extent as though the purchasing Lender were the original owner of the Obligations purchased. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to (A) the application of Cash Collateral provided for in <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u>, (B) the assignments and participations (including by means of a Dutch Auction and open market debt repurchases) described in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u>, (C) (i) the incurrence of any New Term Loans in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, (ii) the prepayment of Revolving Credit Loans in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.14(e)</u> in connection with a Revolving Credit Commitment Increase or (iii) any Specified Refinancing Debt in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>, (D) any loan modification offer described in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, (E) any Extension described in <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> or (F) any applicable circumstances contemplated by <u>Sections</u> <u>2.05(b)</u>, <u>2.14</u>, <u>2.16</u>, <u>2.17</u> or <u>3.08</u>.

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Section 2.14 <u>Incremental Facilities</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers may, from time to time after the Closing Date, arrange an incremental Facility (with such Person arranging such Facility (who may be (i) the Administrative Agent or (ii) any other Person appointed by the Borrower Representative), the "<u>Incremental Arranger</u>") with such Facility being (i) an increase in the Commitments under any Revolving Tranche (which shall be on the same terms as, and become part of, the Revolving Tranche proposed to be increased) (each, a "<u>Revolving Credit Commitment Increase</u>"), (ii) an increase in any Term Loan Tranche then outstanding (which shall be on the same terms as, and become part of, the Term Loan Tranche proposed to be increased hereunder (except as otherwise provided in <u>clause (d)</u> below with respect to amortization)) (each, a "<u>Term Commitment Increase</u>"), (iii) the addition of one or more new revolving credit facilities to the Facilities, in each case, in such Alternative Currencies as the Borrower Representative elects (each, a "<u>New Revolving Facility</u>" and, any advance made by a Lender thereunder, a "<u>New Revolving Loan</u>"; and the commitments thereof, the "<u>New Revolving Commitment</u>") and (iv) the addition of one or more new term loan facilities, in each case, in such Alternative Currencies as the Borrower Representative elects (each, a "<u>New Term Facility</u>"; and any advance made by a Lender thereunder, a "<u>New Term Loan</u>"; and the commitments thereof, the "<u>New Term Commitment</u>" and together with the Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, the New Revolving Commitments and the Term Commitment Increase, the "<u>New Loan Commitments</u>") in an amount not to exceed the sum of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) the greater of (A) $1,011,500,000 and (B) 75% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (the "<u>Cash</u><u>-Capped Incremental Facility</u>"), *less* amounts Incurred in reliance on the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility basket pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) an unlimited amount (the "<u>Ratio</u><u>-Based Incremental Facility</u>") so long as the Maximum Leverage Requirement is satisfied, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) an amount equal to (i) (A) all voluntary prepayments of *pari passu* Term Loans (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any New Term Loans incurred in reliance on the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility basket that are *pari passu* in right of payment and security with the Initial Term Loans) made on or after the Closing Date pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> and (B) all redemptions, repurchases and cancellations of *pari passu* Term Loans (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any pari passu New Term Loans incurred in reliance on the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility basket) made on or after the Closing Date pursuant to the terms hereof, (ii) voluntary prepayments of Revolving Credit Loans (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any New Revolving Loans incurred in reliance on the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility basket) made on or after the Closing Date pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> to the extent accompanied by a corresponding, permanent reduction in the Revolving Credit Commitments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(a)</u>, in each case, to the extent not funded with the proceeds of long term Indebtedness (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, proceeds of any revolving credit facility (including the Revolving Credit Facility)) and (iii) all voluntary prepayments made on or after the Closing Date and all repurchases, redemptions and cancellations of other Indebtedness incurred in reliance on the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility basket (but with respect to any revolving Indebtedness, only to the extent accompanied by a corresponding permanent reduction in the underlying commitments) including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Incremental Equivalent Debt that is secured on a *pari passu* basis with the Initial Term Loans (in each case, with credit given for the principal amount of the Loans or Indebtedness so prepaid, retired or repurchased and solely to the extent any such prepayment, repurchase, redemption or cancellation is not funded with the proceeds of long term Indebtedness (but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, proceeds of any revolving credit facility (including the Revolving Credit Facility))) (the "<u>Prepayment</u><u>-Based Incremental Facility</u>")

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(such sum, at any such time and subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, the "<u>Incremental Amount</u>"); <u>provided</u> that any such request for an increase shall be in a minimum amount of the lesser of (x) $1,000,000 or, in the case of any New Loan Commitments denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, the equivalent Dollar Amount, and (y) the entire amount of any increase that may be requested under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that for purposes of any New Loan Commitments established pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> and Incremental Equivalent Debt incurred pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) At the Borrowers' option, the Borrowers shall be deemed to have used amounts under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility (to the extent compliant therewith), prior to utilization of the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility and the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility, and the Borrowers shall be deemed to have used the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility prior to utilization of the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) New Loan Commitments pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> and Incremental Equivalent Debt pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u> may be incurred under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility (to the extent compliant therewith), the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility and the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility, and proceeds from any such incurrence may be utilized in a single transaction or series of related transactions by, at Parent Borrower's option, first calculating the incurrence under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility (without inclusion of any amounts substantially concurrently utilized pursuant to the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility, the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility, the Revolving Credit Facility or any amounts substantially concurrently incurred under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> (other than any Ratio Debt or Acquisition Ratio Debt incurred pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>) and then calculating the incurrence under the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility (without inclusion of any amounts utilized pursuant to the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility) and then calculating the incurrence under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) unless the Borrower Representative elects otherwise, all or any portion of Indebtedness originally designated as incurred under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility or the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility shall automatically be deemed to have been incurred under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility from and after the first date on which the Borrowers would be permitted to incur all or such portion, as applicable, of the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall have the effect of increasing the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility and/or the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility, as applicable, by the amount of such redesignated Indebtedness) and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) solely for the purpose of calculating the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, the Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio or the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio to determine the availability under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility at the time of incurrence, any cash proceeds incurred pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> and/or Incremental Equivalent Debt being incurred at such test date in calculating such Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio or Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio shall be excluded for purposes of calculating unrestricted cash or Cash Equivalents; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any use of such cash proceeds to repay Indebtedness shall be given pro forma effect as contemplated by the definition of "Pro Forma Basis".

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The Borrowers may designate any Incremental Arranger of any New Loan Commitments with such titles under the New Loan Commitments as the Borrowers may deem appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrowers will not be obligated to approach any Lender to participate in any New Loan Commitments. Any Lender approached to participate in any New Loan Commitments may elect or decline, in its sole discretion, to participate in such increase or new facility. The Borrowers may also invite additional Eligible Assignees reasonably satisfactory to the Incremental Arranger and, solely in connection with a Revolving Credit Commitment Increase or New Revolving Facility, with the consent of the Administrative Agent and each L/C Issuer (to the extent the consent of any of the foregoing would be required to assign Revolving Credit Loans to such Eligible Assignee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) to become Lenders pursuant to a joinder agreement to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If (i) a Revolving Tranche or a Term Loan Tranche is increased in accordance with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> or (ii) a New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility is added in accordance with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, the Incremental Arranger and the Borrower Representative shall determine the effective date (the "<u>Increase Effective Date</u>") and the final allocation of such increase, New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility among the applicable Lenders. The Incremental Arranger shall promptly notify the applicable Lenders of the final allocation of such increase, New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility and the Increase Effective Date. In connection with (i) any increase in a Term Loan Tranche or Revolving Tranche or (ii) any addition of a New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility, in each case, pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents may be amended in writing (which may be executed and delivered by the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Incremental Arranger (and the Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and any such Incremental Arranger to execute and deliver any such documentation)) in order to establish the New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility or to effectuate the increases to the Term Loan Tranche or Revolving Tranche and to reflect any technical changes necessary or appropriate to give effect to such increase or new facility in accordance with its terms as set forth herein pursuant to the documentation relating to such New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility. As of the Increase Effective Date, in the case of an increase to an existing Term Loan Tranche, the amortization schedule for the Term Loan Tranche then increased set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.07(a)</u> (or any other applicable amortization schedule for New Term Loans or Specified Refinancing Term Loans) shall be amended in writing (which may be executed and delivered by the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Incremental Arranger (and the Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and any such Incremental Arranger to execute and deliver any such documentation)) to increase the then-remaining unpaid installments of principal by an aggregate amount equal to the additional Loans under such Term Loan Tranche being made on such date, such aggregate amount to be applied to increase such installments ratably in accordance with the amounts in effect immediately prior to the Increase Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) With respect to any Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, Term Commitment Increase or addition of New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, (i) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> with respect to timing of such determination, no Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, or (in each case, solely with respect to the Borrowers) <u>clauses (f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>8.01</u> would exist immediately after giving effect to such increase or, in the case of a transaction governed by Section 1.02(i), no Event of Default exists as of the Transaction Commitment Date; (ii) (A) in the case of any New Revolving Facility, (1) the final maturity shall be no earlier than the Maturity Date applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility, and (2) no amortization or mandatory commitment reduction prior to the Maturity Date applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility shall be required, and (B) in the case of any New Term Facility, other than in the case of Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and amounts not in excess

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of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence, such New Term Facility shall have a final maturity no earlier than the then Latest Maturity Date of any then-outstanding Initial Term B Loans and the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such New Term Facility shall be no shorter than that of any then-outstanding Initial Term B Loans; (iii) except with respect to the All-in Yield and as set forth in <u>subclause (B)</u> above with respect to final maturity and Weighted Average Life to Maturity, any such New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility shall have terms reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; and (iv) to the extent reasonably requested by the Incremental Arranger and expressly set forth in the documentation relating to such New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility, the Administrative Agent shall have received legal opinions, resolutions, officers' certificates, reaffirmation agreements and/or subsequent ranking agreements or amendment agreements to, confirmations of and/or lower ranking Collateral Documents, as applicable, consistent with those delivered on the Closing Date under <u>Section</u> <u>4.01</u> or delivered from time to time pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> and/or <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u> with respect to the Borrowers and each material Subsidiary Guarantor that is organized in a jurisdiction for which counsel to the Administrative Agent advises that such deliveries are reasonably necessary to preserve the Collateral in such jurisdiction (other than changes to such legal opinions resulting from a change in Law, change in fact or change to counsel's form of opinion). Subject to the foregoing, the conditions precedent to each such increase or New Loan Commitment shall be solely those agreed to by the Lenders providing such increase or New Loan Commitment, as applicable, and the Borrowers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) the terms of any New Revolving Facility shall be substantially identical to the Revolving Credit Facility, except for (i) payments of interest and fees at different rates, (ii) terms that are applicable only after the then Latest Maturity Date of the Revolving Credit Facility or (iii) such terms as may be included subject solely as to administrative matters and subject to the Administrative Agent's consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), and (y) the terms of any New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility may be (but are not required to be) incorporated if otherwise reasonably satisfactory to Parent Borrower, the Incremental Arranger and the Administrative Agent. To the extent the Borrowers establish a New Revolving Facility, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall amend this Agreement, if applicable, to require borrowings and repayments on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis among Revolving Tranches (except for (A) payments of interest and fees at different rates on the Revolving Credit Commitments (and related outstandings), (B) repayments required upon the Maturity Date of any Revolving Credit Loan and (C) repayments made in connection with a permanent repayment and termination of the Revolving Credit Loans or Revolving Credit Commitments of Revolving Credit Loans after the effective date of such New Revolving Facility).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) On the Increase Effective Date with respect to an increase to an existing Revolving Tranche, (x) each Revolving Credit Lender immediately prior to such increase will automatically and without further act be deemed to have assigned to each Lender providing a portion of the increase to the Revolving Credit Commitments (each, a "<u>Revolving Commitment Increase Lender</u>"), and each such Revolving Commitment Increase Lender will automatically and without further act be deemed to have assumed, a portion of such Revolving Credit Lender's participations hereunder in outstanding L/C Obligations such that, after giving effect to each such deemed assignment and assumption of participations, the percentage of the aggregate outstanding participations hereunder in L/C Obligations will equal the Pro Rata Share of the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments of all Revolving Credit Lenders represented by such Revolving Credit Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment and (y) if, on the date of such increase, there are any Revolving Credit Loans outstanding, such Revolving Credit Loans shall on or prior to the Increase Effective Date be prepaid from the proceeds of Revolving Credit Loans made hereunder (reflecting such increase in Revolving Credit Commitments), which prepayment shall be accompanied by accrued interest on the Revolving Credit Loans being prepaid and any costs incurred by any Lender in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby agree that the minimum borrowing, <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> borrowing and <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> payment requirements contained elsewhere in this Agreement shall not apply to the transactions effected pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence. The additional Term Loans made under the Term Loan Tranche subject to the increases shall be made by the applicable Lenders

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participating therein pursuant to the procedures set forth in <u>Sections</u> <u>2.01</u> and <u>2.02</u> and on the date of the making of such new Term Loans, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in <u>Sections 2.01</u> and <u>2.02</u>, such new Loans shall be added to (and form part of) each Borrowing of outstanding Term Loans under such Term Loan Tranche on a <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> basis (based on the relative sizes of the various outstanding Borrowings), so that each Lender under such Term Loan Tranche will participate proportionately in each then outstanding Borrowing of Term Loans under the Term Loan Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) (i) Each New Revolving Facility and New Term Facility shall rank *pari passu* in right of payment with the other Facilities, not be Guaranteed by any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Borrower or Subsidiary Guarantor under each of the other Facilities (<u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any New Revolving Facility and New Term Facility need not be Guaranteed by all Loan Parties under the other Facilities) and shall be either unsecured or secured by the Collateral (and, to the extent secured by the Collateral, secured either on a first lien "equal and ratable" basis with the other Facilities or on a "junior" basis with the other Facilities, in each case over the same (or less) Collateral that secures the Facilities (and in each case, such New Revolving Facility or New Term Facility shall be subject to the Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements)); and (ii) any New Term Facility shall share ratably (or on a lesser basis) with respect to any mandatory prepayments of the Term Facilities (other than mandatory prepayments resulting from a refinancing of any Facility, which may be applied exclusively to the applicable Term Loan Tranche or Revolving Tranche being refinanced).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) If the Incremental Arranger is not the Administrative Agent, the actions authorized to be taken by the Incremental Arranger herein shall be done in consultation with the Administrative Agent and, with respect to the preparation of any documentation necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> (including amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), any comments to such documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent shall be reflected therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) To the extent any New Revolving Facility or New Term Facility shall be denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be amended to the extent necessary or appropriate to provide for the administrative and operational provisions applicable to such Alternative Currency, in each case as are reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) To the extent any Guarantee or security granted prior to the date of incurrence under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> to support the Obligations in any jurisdiction requires application, registration or similar steps to be taken in such jurisdiction for any New Revolving Facility, Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, New Term Facility, and/or Term Commitment Increase which the applicable Borrower and the lenders under such facility desire to benefit on a *pari passu* basis from such Guarantees and/or such security are not obtained prior to such incurrence, such inability to complete such application, registration, filing or equivalent perfection requirements shall not be deemed to adversely impact the *pari passu* nature of such applicable facility hereunder and the relevant provisions of this Agreement (including <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u> and <u>8.04</u>) shall be interpreted as if such applicable facility benefits from such Guarantee or security.

Section 2.15 <u>Incremental</u> <u>Equivalent Debt</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers or any Guarantor may from time to time after the Closing Date issue one or more series of senior secured, senior unsecured, senior subordinated, subordinated notes, loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt (which notes, loans and/or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt, shall be either unsecured or secured by the Collateral (and, to the extent secured by the Collateral, secured either on a first lien "equal and ratable" basis with the other Facilities or on a "junior" basis with the other Facilities, in each case over the same (or less) Collateral that secures the Facilities (and in each case, shall

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be subject to the Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements))) and shall not be guaranteed by any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Borrower or Subsidiary Guarantor under the Facilities (such notes, loans and/or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt, collectively, "<u>Incremental Equivalent Debt</u>") in an amount not to exceed the Incremental Amount (at the time of incurrence, subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>); <u>provided</u> that (i) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, no Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, or (in each case, solely with respect to the Borrowers) <u>clauses (f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>8.01</u> would exist immediately after giving Pro Forma Effect to any such request, and (ii) any such incurrence of Incremental Equivalent Debt shall be in a minimum amount of the lesser of (x) $1,000,000 (or the equivalent Dollar Amount) and (y) the entire amount that may be requested under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any New Loan Commitments established pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> and Incremental Equivalent Debt issued pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u>, (A) at the Borrower Representative's option, will count, first, to reduce the amount available under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facilities (to the extent compliant therewith), second, to reduce the amount available under the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facilities and, third, to reduce the maximum amount under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facilities, (B) Incremental Equivalent Debt pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u> may be incurred under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facilities, the Cash-Capped Incremental Facilities and the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facilities, and proceeds from any such incurrence may be utilized in a single transaction or series of related transactions, at the Parent Borrower's option, by first calculating the incurrence under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facilities (without inclusion of any amounts substantially concurrently utilized pursuant to the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility or the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility or the Revolving Credit Facility or any amounts substantially concurrently incurred under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> (other than any Ratio Debt or Acquisition Ratio Debt incurred pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>)) and then calculating the incurrence under the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility (without inclusion of any amounts utilized pursuant to the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility) and then calculating the incurrence under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility and (C) unless the Borrower Representative elects otherwise, all or any portion of Incremental Equivalent Debt originally designated as incurred under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility or the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility shall automatically be deemed to have been incurred under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility from and after the first date on which the Borrowers would be permitted to incur all or such portion, as applicable, of the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness under the Ratio-Based Incremental Facility (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall have the effect of increasing the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility or the Prepayment-Based Incremental Facility, as applicable, by the Dollar Amount of such redesignated Incremental Equivalent Debt). The Borrowers may appoint any Person as arranger of such Incremental Equivalent Debt (such Person (who may be the Administrative Agent, if it so agrees), the "<u>Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) As a condition precedent to the incurrence of any Incremental Equivalent Debt pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u>, (i) such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall not be Guaranteed by any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party or that does not become a Loan Party (<u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any Incremental Equivalent Debt need not be Guaranteed by all Loan Parties under the other Facilities), (ii) (A) to the extent secured by the Collateral, such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall be subject to the Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements and (B) to the extent subordinated, such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall be subject to customary subordination provisions reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, (iii) such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall have a final maturity no earlier than the then Latest Maturity Date, <u>provided</u>, that Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt, customary escrow arrangements and Incremental Equivalent Debt in an amount not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence may have a maturity date earlier than the Latest Maturity Date, (iv) the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such Incremental Equivalent Debt shall not be shorter than that of any then-existing Term Loan B Tranche; <u>provided</u>, that, with respect to Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and Incremental Equivalent Debt in an amount not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence, the Weighted Average Life to Maturity thereof may be shorter than the then longest remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of any then outstanding Term B Loans, (v) such Incremental Equivalent Debt (other than any Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt) shall not be subject to any mandatory

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redemption or mandatory prepayment provisions or rights (except to the extent any such mandatory redemption or mandatory prepayment is required to be applied <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> (or greater than <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u>) to the Term Loans in relation to such Incremental Equivalent Debt that shares in such mandatory redemption or mandatory prepayment), (vi) [reserved] and (vii) the covenants and events of default (excluding any pricing, interest rate margins, rate floors, discounts, fees, premiums, prepayment premiums and optional prepayment and optional redemption terms) of such Incremental Equivalent Debt are, taken as a whole, not materially more favorable to the creditors providing such Incremental Equivalent Debt than those applicable to the Facilities (taken as a whole) (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) unless such provisions shall be customary for similar debt securities or loans in light of then-prevailing market terms and conditions (taken as a whole) at the time of incurrence (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) (it being understood that (A) no Incremental Equivalent Debt in the form of term loans or notes shall include any financial maintenance covenants, but that customary cross-acceleration provisions may be included and (B) any negative covenants with respect to indebtedness, investments, liens or restricted payments shall be incurrence-based; <u>provided</u>, that any such negative covenants applicable to Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt may be maintenance covenants) (<u>provided</u> that, at the Parent Borrower's option, delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower to the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger in good faith at least three Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger) prior to the incurrence of such Incremental Equivalent Debt, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Incremental Equivalent Debt or drafts of the documentation relating thereto, stating that the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the requirement set forth in this <u>clause (b)</u>, shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy such requirement unless the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger provides notice to the Parent Borrower of its objection during such three Business Day period (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it objects)); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Incremental Equivalent Debt may provide for any additional or different financial or other covenants or other provisions that (1) are agreed among the Borrowers and the creditors thereof and applicable only during periods after the then Latest Maturity Date in effect or (2) are incorporated into this Agreement (or any other applicable Loan Document) for the benefit of all existing Lenders (to the extent applicable to such Lender) by an amendment to this Agreement (which may be accomplished without further Lender voting requirements)). Subject to the foregoing, the conditions precedent to each such incurrence shall be agreed to by the creditors providing such Incremental Equivalent Debt and the Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger (and the Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger to execute and deliver such amendments) to enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents with the Borrowers as may be necessary in order to secure any Incremental Equivalent Debt with the Collateral and/or to make such technical amendments as may be necessary or appropriate in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers in connection with the incurrence of such Incremental Equivalent Debt, in each case on terms consistent with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.15</u>. If the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger is not the Administrative Agent, the actions authorized to be taken by the Incremental Equivalent Debt Arranger herein shall be done in consultation with the Administrative Agent and, with respect to applicable documentation (including amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), any comments to such documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent shall be reflected therein.

Section 2.16 <u>Cash Collateral</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Upon the request of the Administrative Agent or the applicable L/C Issuer under any Revolving Tranche (i) if the applicable L/C Issuer has honored any full or partial drawing request under any Letter of Credit issued under such Tranche and such drawing has resulted in an L/C Borrowing or (ii) if,

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as of the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, any L/C Obligation for any reason remains outstanding under such Tranche, the Borrowers shall, in each case, promptly deliver to the Administrative Agent Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to cover 103% of the then Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations. At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting Lender, promptly upon the request of the Administrative Agent or the applicable L/C Issuer, the Borrowers shall deliver to the Administrative Agent Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to cover 103% of all Fronting Exposure of such Defaulting Lender after giving effect to <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(iv)</u> and any Cash Collateral provided by such Defaulting Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All Cash Collateral (other than credit support not constituting funds subject to deposit) shall be maintained in blocked deposit accounts at the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent (or other financial institution selected by any of them). The Borrowers, and to the extent provided by any Lender, such Lender, hereby grants to (and subjects to the control of) the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the applicable L/C Issuer and the Revolving Credit Lenders, and agrees to maintain, a first priority security interest in all such cash, deposit accounts and all balances therein, and all other property so provided as collateral pursuant hereto, and in all proceeds of the foregoing, all as security for the obligations to which such Cash Collateral may be applied pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.16(c)</u>. If at any time the Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject to any right or claim of any Person other than the Administrative Agent as herein provided or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the applicable Fronting Exposure and other obligations secured thereby, the Borrowers and the relevant Defaulting Lender shall, promptly upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay or provide to the Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such deficiency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under any of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> or <u>Sections</u> <u>2.03</u>, <u>2.05</u>, <u>2.06</u>, <u>2.17</u>, <u>8.02</u> or <u>8.04</u> in respect of Letters of Credit shall be held and applied to the satisfaction of the specific L/C Obligations, obligations to fund participations therein (including, as to Cash Collateral provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation) and other obligations for which the Cash Collateral was so provided prior to any other application of such property as may be provided for herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce Fronting Exposure or other obligations shall be released promptly following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure (after giving effect to such release) or other obligations giving rise thereto (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the applicable Lender (or, as appropriate, its assignee following compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)(viii)</u>)) or (ii) the Administrative Agent's good faith determination that there exists excess Cash Collateral; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, (x) that Cash Collateral furnished by or on behalf of a Loan Party shall not be released during the continuance of a Default under <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> or an Event of Default (and following application as provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> may be otherwise applied in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>8.04</u>) and (y) the Person providing Cash Collateral and the applicable L/C Issuer may agree that Cash Collateral shall not be released but instead held to support future anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations.

Section 2.17 <u>Defaulting Lenders</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as that Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable Law:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) That Defaulting Lender's right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by the Administrative Agent for the account of that Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to <u>Article VIII</u> or otherwise, and including any amounts made available to the Administrative Agent by that Defaulting Lender pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u>), shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrative Agent as follows: <u>first</u>, to the payment of any amounts owing by that Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent hereunder; <u>second</u>, to the payment on a <u>pro rata</u> basis of any amounts owing by that Defaulting Lender to the L/C Issuers hereunder; <u>third</u>, if so reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent or reasonably requested by the any L/C Issuer, to be held as Cash Collateral for future funding obligations of that Defaulting Lender of any participation in any Letter of Credit; <u>fourth</u>, as the Borrowers may request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which that Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; <u>fifth</u>, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers, to be held in a non-interest bearing deposit account and released in order to satisfy obligations of that Defaulting Lender to fund Loans under this Agreement; <u>sixth</u>, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders or any L/C Issuer as a result of any non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender or any L/C Issuer against that Defaulting Lender as a result of that Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement; <u>seventh</u>, so long as no Default or Event of Default pursuant to <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrowers as a result of any non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrowers against that Defaulting Lender as a result of that Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement; and <u>eighth</u>, to that Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; <u>provided</u> that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or L/C Borrowings in respect of which that Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share and (y) such Loans or L/C Borrowings were made at a time when the conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.02</u> were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and L/C Borrowings owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders on a <u>pro rata</u> basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or L/C Borrowings owed to, that Defaulting Lender. Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(ii)</u> shall be deemed paid to and redirected by that Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) That Defaulting Lender (x) shall not be entitled to receive any commitment fee pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.09(a)</u> for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender (and the Borrowers shall not be required to pay any such fee that otherwise would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender) and (y) shall be limited in its right to receive Letter of Credit fees as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(h)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) During any period in which there is a Defaulting Lender, for purposes of computing the amount of the obligation of each Non-Defaulting Lender to acquire, refinance or fund participations in Letters of Credit pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>, the Pro Rata Share of each Non-Defaulting Lender under a Revolving Tranche shall be determined without giving effect to the Commitment under such Revolving Tranche of that Defaulting Lender; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate obligation of each Non-Defaulting Lender under a Revolving Tranche to acquire, refinance or fund participations in Letters of Credit issued under such Revolving Tranche shall not exceed the positive difference, if any, of (1) the Commitment under such Revolving Tranche of such Non-Defaulting Lender minus (2) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Loans under such Revolving Tranche of such Non-Defaulting Lender.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and each L/C Issuer agree in writing in their sole discretion that a Defaulting Lender should no longer be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein (which may include arrangements with respect to any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase that portion of outstanding Loans of the other Lenders or take such other actions as the Administrative Agent may reasonably determine to be necessary to cause the Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit to be held on a <u>pro rata</u> basis by the Lenders in accordance with their ratable shares (without giving effect to the application of <u>Section</u> <u>2.17(a)(iv)</u>) in respect of that Lender, whereupon that Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender; <u>provided</u> that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrowers while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender having been a Defaulting Lender.

Section 2.18 <u>Specified Refinancing Debt</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers (or any Borrower) may, from time to time after the Closing Date, add one or more new term loan facilities and new revolving credit facilities to the Facilities ("<u>Specified Refinancing Debt</u>"; and the commitments in respect of such new term facilities, the "<u>Specified Refinancing Term Commitment</u>" and the commitments in respect of such new revolving credit facilities, the "<u>Specified Refinancing Revolving Credit Commitment</u>") pursuant to procedures reasonably specified by any Person appointed by the Borrowers, as agent under such Specified Refinancing Debt (such Person (who may be the Administrative Agent, if it so agrees), the "<u>Specified Refinancing Agent</u>") and reasonably acceptable to the Borrowers, to refinance (including by extending the maturity) (i) all or any portion of any Term Loan Tranches then outstanding under this Agreement, (ii) all or any portion of any Revolving Tranches then in effect under this Agreement or (iii) all or any portion of any Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, Term Commitment Increase, New Term Facility or New Revolving Facility incurred under <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, in each case pursuant to a Refinancing Amendment; <u>provided</u> that such Specified Refinancing Debt: (i) will rank *pari passu* in right of payment as the other Loans and Commitments hereunder; (ii) will not have obligors other than the Loan Parties or entities who shall have become Loan Parties concurrently with the incurrence of such Specified Refinancing Debt (or such other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) (it being understood that the roles of such obligors as Borrowers or guarantors with respect to such obligations may be interchanged); (iii) will be (x) unsecured or (y) secured by the Collateral that secured the Tranche being refinanced on a first lien "equal and ratable" basis with the Liens securing the Obligations or on a "junior" basis to the Liens securing the Obligations (in each case pursuant to the Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements); (iv) subject to <u>clause (viii)</u> below, will have such pricing and optional prepayment terms as may be agreed by the Borrowers and the applicable Lenders thereof; (v) (x) to the extent constituting revolving credit facilities, will not have a maturity date (or have mandatory commitment reductions or amortization) that is prior to the scheduled Maturity Date of the Tranche being refinanced and (y) to the extent constituting term loan facilities, will have a maturity date that is not prior to ****the date that is the scheduled Maturity Date of, and will have a Weighted Average Life to Maturity that is not shorter than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Tranche being refinanced; <u>provided</u> that Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and Specified Refinancing Term Loans in an amount not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence may have a maturity date earlier than the Latest Maturity Date of all then outstanding Term Loans and, with respect to Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt and Specified Refinancing Term Loans in an amount not in excess of the Inside Maturity Basket at the time of Incurrence, the Weighted Average Life to Maturity thereof may be shorter than the then longest remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of any then outstanding Term Loans; (vi) each Revolving Credit Borrowing (including any deemed Revolving Credit Borrowings made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u><u>)</u> and participations in Letters of Credit pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u> shall be allocated <u>pro rata</u> among the Revolving

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Tranches; (vii) any Specified Refinancing Term Loans shall share ratably in any mandatory prepayments of Term Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> (other than <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(iii)</u>) (or otherwise provide for more favorable prepayment treatment for the then outstanding Term Loan Tranches than the Specified Refinancing Term Loans); (viii) all prepayments and repayments with respect to Revolving Tranches shall be allocated <u>pro rata</u> among the Revolving Tranches; (ix) subject to <u>clauses (iv)</u> and <u>(v)</u> above, will have terms and conditions (other than pricing (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any "most favored nation" pricing provision), interest rate margins, rate floors, discounts, fees, premiums, prepayment premiums and redemption provisions) and optional prepayment and optional redemption terms) that are, taken as a whole, not materially more favorable to the creditors providing such Specified Refinancing Debt than those applicable to the applicable Tranche being refinanced (taken as a whole) (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) unless such provisions shall be customary for similar debt securities or loans in light of then-prevailing market terms and conditions (taken as a whole) at the time of incurrence (as reasonably determined by the Borrower Representative in good faith) (it being understood that no (A) Specified Refinancing Debt in the form of term loans shall include any financial maintenance covenants, but that customary cross-acceleration provisions may be included; <u>provided</u> that Specified Refinancing Debt in the form of a Term Loan A Tranche effected pursuant to a Refinancing Amendment may have one or more financial maintenance covenants so long as such covenants are added for the benefit of each other Term Loan A Tranche and Revolving Credit Facility then outstanding hereunder, and (B) any negative covenants with respect to indebtedness, investments, liens or restricted payments shall be incurrence-based)) (<u>provided</u> that, at the Parent Borrower's option, delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower to the Specified Refinancing Agent in good faith at least three Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Specified Refinancing Agent) prior to the incurrence of such Specified Refinancing Debt, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Specified Refinancing Debt or drafts of the documentation relating thereto, stating that the Parent Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the requirement set forth in this <u>clause (a)</u>, shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy such requirement unless the Specified Refinancing Agent provides notice to the Parent Borrower of its objection during such three Business Day period (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it objects)); and (ix) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Specified Refinancing Debt shall be applied, substantially concurrently with the incurrence thereof, to the <u>pro rata</u> prepayment of outstanding Loans being so refinanced (and, in the case of Revolving Credit Loans, a corresponding amount of Revolving Credit Commitments shall be permanently reduced), in each case pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05</u> and <u>2.06</u>, as applicable, and the payment of fees, expenses and premiums, if any, payable in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Specified Refinancing Debt (x) may provide for any additional or different financial or other covenants or other provisions that (1) are agreed among the Borrowers and the creditors thereof and applicable only during periods after the then Latest Maturity Date in effect or (2) subject to subclause (A) above, are incorporated into this Agreement (or any other applicable Loan Document) for the benefit of all existing Lenders (to the extent applicable to such Lender) by an amendment to this Agreement (which may be accomplished without further Lender voting requirements) and (y) except for the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility, shall not have a principal or commitment amount (or accreted value) greater than the Loans and/or Commitments being refinanced (plus an amount equal to accrued interest, fees, discounts, premiums and expenses). Any Lender approached to provide all or a portion of any Specified Refinancing Debt may elect or decline, in its sole discretion, to provide such Specified Refinancing Debt. To achieve the full amount of a requested issuance of Specified Refinancing Debt, and subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent and each L/C Issuer in the case of Specified Refinancing Revolving Credit Commitments, the Borrowers may also invite additional Eligible Assignees to become Lenders in respect of such Specified Refinancing Debt pursuant to a joinder agreement to this Agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Specified Refinancing Agent. For the avoidance of doubt, any allocations of Specified Refinancing Debt shall be made at the Borrowers' sole discretion, and the Borrowers will not be obligated to allocate any Specified Refinancing Debt to any Lender providing such Specified Refinancing Debt. For the avoidance of doubt, the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans, Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans, 2024-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2024-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2025-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2025-1 Euro Term B Loans, 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans, 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans and the 2026-1 Revolving Credit Facility shall constitute Specified Refinancing Debt.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The effectiveness of any Refinancing Amendment shall be subject to conditions as are mutually agreed with the participating Lenders providing such Specified Refinancing Debt and to the extent reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, receipt by the Administrative Agent of legal opinions, board resolutions, officers' certificates and/or reaffirmation agreements with respect to the Borrowers and the Guarantors, including any supplements or amendments to the Collateral Documents providing for such Specified Refinancing Debt to be secured thereby, consistent with those delivered on the Closing Date under <u>Section</u> <u>4.01</u> or delivered from time to time pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> and/or <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u> (other than changes to such legal opinions resulting from a change in Law, change in fact or change to counsel's form of opinion). The Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and the Specified Refinancing Agent to enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents with the Borrowers as may be necessary in order to establish new Tranches of Specified Refinancing Debt and to make such technical amendments as may be necessary or appropriate in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent and the Specified Refinancing Agent and the Borrowers in connection with the establishment of such new Tranches, in each case on terms consistent with and/or to effect the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each class of Specified Refinancing Debt incurred under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u> shall be in an aggregate principal amount that is (x) not less $1,000,000 and (y) an integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof. Any Refinancing Amendment may provide for the issuance of Letters of Credit for the account of the Borrowers in respect of a Revolving Tranche pursuant to any revolving credit facility established thereby, in each case on terms substantially equivalent to the terms applicable to Letters of Credit under the Revolving Credit Commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Specified Refinancing Agent shall promptly notify each Lender as to the effectiveness of each Refinancing Amendment. Each of the parties hereto hereby agrees that, upon the effectiveness of any Refinancing Amendment, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent (but only to the extent) necessary to reflect the existence and terms of the Specified Refinancing Debt incurred pursuant thereto (including the addition of such Specified Refinancing Debt as separate "Facilities" hereunder and treated in a manner consistent with the Facilities being refinanced, including for purposes of prepayments and voting). Any Refinancing Amendment may, without the consent of any Person other than the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent, the Specified Refinancing Agent and the Lenders providing such Specified Refinancing Debt, effect such amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as may be necessary or appropriate, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent, the Specified Refinancing Agent and the Borrowers, to effect the provisions of or consistent with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>. In addition, if so provided in the relevant Refinancing Amendment and with the consent of each L/C Issuer, participations in Letters of Credit expiring on or after the scheduled Maturity Date in respect of a Revolving Tranche shall be reallocated from Lenders holding Revolving Credit Commitments to Lenders holding extended revolving commitments in accordance with the terms of such Refinancing Amendment; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such participation interests shall, upon receipt thereof by the relevant Lenders holding extended revolving commitments, be deemed to be participation interests in respect of such extended revolving commitments and the terms of such participation interests (including the commission applicable thereto) shall be adjusted accordingly. If the Specified Refinancing Agent is not the Administrative Agent, the actions authorized to be taken by the Specified Refinancing Agent herein shall be done in consultation with the Administrative Agent and, with respect to the preparation of any documentation necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u> (including amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), any comments to such documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent shall be reflected therein.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) To the extent any Guarantee or security granted prior to the date of incurrence under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u> to support the Obligations in any jurisdiction requires application, registration, filing or equivalent perfection requirements to be taken in such jurisdiction for any Specified Refinancing Debt which the applicable Borrower and the lenders under such facility desire to benefit on a *pari passu* basis from such Guarantees and/or such security are not obtained prior to such incurrence, such inability to complete such application, registration, filing or equivalent perfection requirements shall not be deemed to adversely impact the *pari passu* nature of such Specified Refinancing Debt hereunder and the relevant provisions of this Agreement (including <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u> and <u>8.04</u>) shall be interpreted as if such Specified Refinancing Debt benefit from such Guarantee or security.

Section 2.19 <u>Permitted Debt Exchanges</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, pursuant to one or more offers (each, a "<u>Permitted Debt Exchange Offer</u>") made from time to time by the Borrowers to Lenders of a Term Loan Tranche on a pro rata basis, the Borrowers may from time to time following the Closing Date consummate one or more exchanges of Term Loans for Permitted Debt Exchange Notes (each such exchange a "<u>Permitted Debt Exchange</u>") with any Lender (other than any Lender that, if requested by Parent Borrower, is unable to certify that it is either a "qualified institutional buyer" (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) or an institutional "accredited investor" (as defined in Rule 501 under the Securities Act)), so long as the following conditions are satisfied: (i) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time the final offering document in respect of a Permitted Debt Exchange Offer is delivered to the relevant Lenders, (ii) the aggregate principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of Term Loans exchanged shall equal no more than the aggregate principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of Permitted Debt Exchange Notes issued in exchange for such Term Loans; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate principal amount of the Permitted Debt Exchange Notes may include accrued interest and premium (if any) under the Term Loans exchanged and underwriting discounts, fees, commissions and Refinancing Expenses in connection with the issuance of such Permitted Debt Exchange Notes, (iii) the aggregate principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of all Term Loans exchanged by the Borrowers pursuant to any Permitted Debt Exchange shall automatically be cancelled and retired by the Borrowers on the date of the settlement thereof (and, if requested by the Administrative Agent, any applicable exchanging Lender shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, or such other form as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, in respect thereof pursuant to which the respective Lender assigns its interest in the Term Loans being exchanged pursuant to the Permitted Debt Exchange to the Borrowers for immediate cancellation), (iv) if the aggregate principal amount of all Term Loans (calculated on the face amount thereof) tendered by Lenders in respect of the relevant Permitted Debt Exchange Offer (with no Lender being permitted to tender a principal amount of Term Loans which exceeds the principal amount thereof actually held by it) shall exceed the maximum aggregate principal amount of such Term Loans offered to be exchanged by the Borrowers pursuant to such Permitted Debt Exchange Offer, then the Borrowers shall exchange Term Loans subject to such Permitted Debt Exchange Offer tendered by such Lenders ratably up to such maximum amount based on the respective principal amounts so tendered, (v) all documentation in respect of such Permitted Debt Exchange shall be consistent with the foregoing, and all written communications generally directed to the Lenders in connection therewith shall be in form and substance consistent with the foregoing and made in consultation with the Borrowers and the Exchange Agent and (vi) any applicable Minimum Tender Condition (as defined below) shall be satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) With respect to all Permitted Debt Exchanges effected by the Borrowers pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.19</u>, (i) such Permitted Debt Exchanges (and the cancellation of the exchanged Term Loans in connection therewith) shall not constitute voluntary or mandatory payments or prepayments for purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> or (b), and (ii) such Permitted Debt Exchange Offer shall be made for not less than $1,000,000 (or the equivalent Dollar Amount) in aggregate principal amount of Term Loans; <u>provided</u> that subject to the foregoing <u>clause (ii)</u> the Borrowers may at its election specify as a condition (a "<u>Minimum Tender Condition</u>") to consummating any such Permitted Debt Exchange that a minimum amount (to be determined and specified in the relevant Permitted Debt Exchange Offer in the Borrowers' discretion) of Term Loans of any or all applicable Classes be tendered.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In connection with each Permitted Debt Exchange, the Borrowers and the Exchange Agent shall mutually agree to such procedures as may be necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.19</u> and without conflict with <u>Section</u> <u>2.19(d)</u>; <u>provided</u> that the terms of any Permitted Debt Exchange Offer shall provide that the date by which the relevant Lenders are required to indicate their election to participate in such Permitted Debt Exchange shall be not less than a reasonable period (in the discretion of the Borrowers and the Exchange Agent) of time following the date on which the Permitted Debt Exchange Offer is made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Borrowers shall be responsible for compliance with, and hereby agrees to comply with, all applicable securities and other laws and regulations in connection with each Permitted Debt Exchange, it being understood and agreed that (x) none of the Exchange Agent, the Administrative Agent nor any Lender assumes any responsibility in connection with the Borrowers' compliance with such laws and regulations in connection with any Permitted Debt Exchange (other than the Borrowers' reliance on any certificate delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.19(a)</u> above for which the such Lender shall bear sole responsibility) and (y) each Lender shall be solely responsible for its compliance with any applicable "insider trading" laws and regulations to which such Lender may be subject under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and/or other applicable securities laws and regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If the Exchange Agent is not the Administrative Agent, the actions authorized to be taken by the Exchange Agent herein shall be done in consultation with the Administrative Agent and, with respect to the preparation of any documentation necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.19</u>, any comments to such documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent shall be reflected therein.

Section 2.20 <u>Additional Alternative Currencies</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any Borrower may from time to time request that Revolving Credit Loans be made and/or Letters of Credit be issued in a currency other than those specifically listed in the definition of "Alternative Currency"; <u>provided</u> that such requested currency is a lawful currency that is readily available and freely transferable and convertible into Euros or Dollars. In the case of any such request, such request shall be subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent and, with respect to the making of Revolving Credit Loans, the Revolving Credit Lenders; and, in the case of any such request with respect to the issuance of Letters of Credit, such request shall be subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent and the applicable L/C Issuer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any such request shall be made to the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. ten Business Days prior to the date of the desired Borrowing (or such other time or date as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent and, in the case of any such request pertaining to Letters of Credit, the relevant L/C Issuer, in its or their sole discretion). In the case of any such request pertaining to Revolving Credit Loans, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Revolving Credit Lender thereof and in the case of any such request pertaining to Letters of Credit, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify the relevant L/C Issuer. Each such Revolving Credit Lender (in the case of any such request pertaining to Revolving Credit Loans) or the L/C Issuer (in the case of a request pertaining to Letters of Credit) shall notify the Administrative Agent, not later than 11:00 a.m., five Business Days after receipt of such request whether it consents, in its sole discretion, to the making of Revolving Credit Loans or the issuance of Letters of Credit, as the case may be, in the requested currency.

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Any failure by any Revolving Credit Lender or any L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to respond to such request within the time period specified in the preceding <u>paragraph (b)</u> shall be deemed to be a refusal by such Revolving Credit Lender, L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to permit Revolving Credit Loans to be made or Letters of Credit to be issued in such requested currency. If the Administrative Agent and all the Revolving Credit Lenders that would be obligated to make Revolving Credit Loans denominated in such requested currency consent to making Revolving Credit Loans in such requested currency, the Administrative Agent shall so notify the Borrower Representative and such currency shall thereupon be deemed for all purposes to be an Alternative Currency hereunder for purposes of any Borrowings of Revolving Credit Loans; and if the Administrative Agent and the relevant L/C Issuer consent to the issuance of Letters of Credit in such requested currency, the Administrative Agent shall so notify the Borrower Representative and such currency shall thereupon be deemed for all purposes to be an Alternative Currency hereunder for purposes of any Letter of Credit issuances. In connection with any such consent to make Revolving Credit Loans and/or Letters of Credit in such requested currency, (i) this Administrative Agent and such Revolving Credit Lenders or L/C Issuers, as applicable, may amend this Agreement to the extent necessary to add the applicable rate for such currency and (ii) to the extent this Agreement reflects the appropriate interest rate for such currency or has been amended to reflect the appropriate rate for such currency or has been amended to reflect the appropriate rate for such currency, such currency shall thereupon be deemed for all purposes to be an Alternative Currency for purposes of any Borrowings of Term Benchmark Loans, RFR Loans or Letter of Credit issuances in such Alternative Currency. If the Administrative Agent shall fail to obtain the requisite consent to any request for an additional currency under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.20</u>, the Administrative Agent shall promptly so notify the Borrower Representative.

Section 2.21 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

Section 2.22 <u>Extension of Term Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers may at any time and from time to time request that all or a portion of the (i) Term Loans of one or more Tranches existing at the time of such request (each, an "<u>Existing Term Tranche</u>", and the Term Loans of such Tranche, the "<u>Existing Term Loans</u>") or (ii) Revolving Credit Commitments of one or more Tranches existing at the time of such request (each, an "<u>Existing Revolving Tranche</u>" and together with the Existing Term Tranches, each an "<u>Existing Tranche</u>", and the Revolving Credit Commitments of such Existing Revolving Tranche, the "<u>Existing Revolving Loans</u>", and together with the Existing Term Loans, the "<u>Existing Loans</u>"), in each case, be converted to extend the scheduled maturity date(s) of any payment of principal with respect to all or a portion of any principal amount of any Existing Tranche (any such Existing Tranche which has been so extended, an "<u>Extended Term Tranche</u>" or "<u>Extended Revolving Tranche</u>", as applicable, and each an "<u>Extended Tranche</u>", and the Term Loans or Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, of such Extended Tranches, the "<u>Extended Term Loans</u>" or "<u>Extended Revolving Commitments</u>", as applicable, and collectively, the "<u>Extended Loans</u>") and to provide for other terms consistent with this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>; <u>provided</u> that (i) any such request shall be made by the Parent Borrower to each Lender under the applicable Tranche on a <u>pro rata</u> basis (based on the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans or on the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments) with respect to such requested Lenders and (ii) any applicable Minimum Extension Condition shall be satisfied unless waived by the Parent Borrower in its sole discretion. In order to establish any Extended Tranche, the Parent Borrower shall provide a notice to the Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the "<u>Extended Loans Agent</u>") (who shall provide a copy of such notice to each of the requested Lenders of the applicable Existing Tranche) (an "<u>Extension Request</u>") setting forth the proposed terms of the Extended Tranche to be established, which terms shall be substantially similar to those applicable to the Existing Tranche from which they are to be extended (the "<u>Specified Existing Tranche</u>"), except (x) all or any of the final maturity dates of such Extended Tranches shall be delayed to later dates than the final maturity dates of the Specified Existing Tranche, (y) (A) the interest margins with respect to the Extended Tranche may be higher or lower than the interest margins for the Specified Existing Tranche and/or (B) additional fees may be payable to

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the Lenders providing such Extended Tranche in addition to or in lieu of any increased margins contemplated by the preceding <u>clause (A)</u> and (z) in the case of an Extended Term Tranche, so long as the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of such Extended Tranche would be no shorter than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Specified Existing Tranche, amortization rates with respect to the Extended Term Tranche may be higher or lower than the amortization rates for the Specified Existing Tranche, in each case to the extent provided in the applicable Extension Amendment; <u>provided</u> that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> or otherwise, assignments and participations of Extended Tranches shall be governed by the same or, at the Borrowers' discretion, more restrictive assignment and participation provisions applicable to Initial Term Loans or Revolving Credit Commitments, as applicable, set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u>. No requested Lender shall have any obligation to agree to have any of its Existing Loans converted into an Extended Tranche pursuant to any Extension Request. Any Extended Tranche shall constitute a separate Tranche of Loans from the Specified Existing Tranches and from any other Existing Tranches (together with any other Extended Tranches so established on such date). On the Extension Date applicable to any applicable Revolving Tranche under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Borrowers shall prepay the Revolving Credit Loans or L/C Advances (to the extent participated to Revolving Credit Lenders) outstanding on such Extension Date applicable to the relevant Revolving Tranche (and pay any additional amounts required pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>) to the extent necessary to keep the outstanding Revolving Credit Loans or L/C Advances (to the extent participated to Revolving Credit Lenders), as the case may be, applicable to the non-extending Revolving Credit Lenders under such Revolving Tranche in accordance with any revised Pro Rata Share of a Revolving Credit Lender in respect of the extended Revolving Credit Facility arising from any non-ratable Extension to the Revolving Credit Commitments under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Parent Borrower shall provide the applicable Extension Request at least ten Business Days (or such shorter period as the Extended Loans Agent may agree in its sole discretion) prior to the date on which Lenders under the applicable Existing Tranche or Existing Tranches are requested to respond. Any requested Lender (an "<u>Extending Lender</u>") wishing to have all or a portion of its Specified Existing Tranche converted into an Extended Tranche shall notify the Extended Loans Agent (each, an "<u>Extension Election</u>") on or prior to the date specified in such Extension Request of the amount of its Specified Existing Tranche that it has elected to convert into an Extended Tranche. In the event that the aggregate amount of the Specified Existing Tranche subject to Extension Elections exceeds the amount of Extended Tranches requested pursuant to the Extension Request, the Specified Existing Tranches subject to Extension Elections shall be converted to Extended Tranches on a <u>pro rata</u> basis based on the amount of Specified Existing Tranches included in each such Extension Election. In connection with any extension of Loans pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> (each, an "<u>Extension</u>"), the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and Extended Loans Agent shall agree to such procedures regarding timing, rounding, lender revocation and other administrative adjustments to ensure reasonable administrative management of the credit facilities hereunder after such Extension, in each case acting reasonably to accomplish the purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>. The Borrowers may amend, revoke or replace an Extension Request pursuant to procedures reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Extended Loans Agent at any time prior to the date (the "<u>Extension Request Deadline</u>") on which Lenders under the applicable Existing Term Tranche or Existing Term Tranches are requested to respond to the Extension Request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Extended Tranches shall be established pursuant to an amendment (an "<u>Extension Amendment</u>") to this Agreement (which may include amendments to provisions related to maturity, interest margins or fees referenced in <u>clauses (x)</u> and <u>(y)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>, or, in the case of Extended Term Tranches, amortization rates referenced in <u>clause (z)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(a)</u>, and which, in each case, except to the extent expressly contemplated by the last sentence of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22(c)</u> and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, shall not require the consent of any Lender other than the Extending Lenders with respect to the Extended Tranches established thereby) executed by the Loan Parties, the Administrative Agent, the Extended Loans Agent, and the Extending Lenders. Subject to the

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requirements of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> and without limiting the generality or applicability of <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> to any <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> Additional Amendments (as defined below), any Extension Amendment may provide for additional terms and/or additional amendments other than those referred to or contemplated above (any such additional amendment, a "<u>Section</u> <u>2.22 Additional Amendment</u>") to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; <u>provided</u> that such <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> Additional Amendments do not become effective prior to the time that such <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> Additional Amendments have been consented to (including pursuant to consents applicable to holders of any Extended Tranches provided for in any Extension Amendment) by such of the Lenders, Loan Parties and other parties (if any) as may be required in order for such <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> Additional Amendments to become effective in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that no Extension Amendment may provide for (i) any Extended Tranche to be secured by any Collateral or other assets of any Loan Party that does not also secure the Existing Tranches or be guaranteed by any Person other than the Guarantors and (ii) so long as any Existing Term Tranches are outstanding, any mandatory prepayment provisions that do not also apply to the Existing Term Tranches (other than Existing Term Tranches secured on a junior basis by the Collateral or ranking junior in right of payment, which shall be subject to junior prepayment provisions) on a <u>pro rata</u> or otherwise more favorable basis. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, any such Extension Amendment may, without the consent of any other Lenders, effect such amendments to any Loan Documents as may be necessary or appropriate, in the reasonable judgment of the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Extended Loans Agent, to effect the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not constitute a consent on behalf of any Lender to the terms of any <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> Additional Amendment. The Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent and the Extended Loans Agent to enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents with the Borrowers as may be necessary in order to establish any Extended Loans and to make such technical amendments as may be necessary or appropriate in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent, the Extended Loans Agent and the Borrowers in connection with the establishment of such Extended Loans, in each case on terms consistent with and/or to effect the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, on any date on which any Existing Tranche is converted to extend the related scheduled maturity date(s) in accordance with <u>clause (a)</u> above (an "<u>Extension Date</u>"), in the case of the Specified Existing Tranche of each Extending Lender, the aggregate principal amount of such Specified Existing Tranche shall be deemed reduced by an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of Extended Tranche so converted by such Lender on such date, and such Extended Tranches shall be established as a separate Tranche from the Specified Existing Tranche and from any other Existing Tranches (together with any other Extended Tranches so established on such date).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If, in connection with any proposed Extension Amendment, any requested Lender declines to consent to the applicable extension on the terms and by the deadline set forth in the applicable Extension Request (each such other Lender, a "<u>Non</u><u>-Extending Lender</u>") then the Borrowers may, on notice to the Extended Loans Agent and the Non-Extending Lender, replace such Non-Extending Lender by causing such Lender to (and such Lender shall be obligated to) assign pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u> (with the assignment fee and any other costs and expenses to be paid by the Borrowers in such instance) all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to one or more assignees; <u>provided</u> that neither the Extended Loans Agent nor any Lender shall have any obligation to the Borrowers to find a replacement Lender; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the applicable assignee shall have agreed to provide Extended Loans on the terms set forth in such Extension Amendment; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that all obligations of the Borrowers owing to the Non-Extending Lender relating to the Existing Loans so assigned shall be paid in full by the assignee Lender to such Non-Extending Lender concurrently with such Assignment and Assumption. In connection with any such replacement under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>, if the Non-Extending Lender does not execute and deliver to the Extended Loans Agent a duly completed Assignment and Assumption by the later of (A) the date on which the replacement Lender executes and delivers such Assignment and Assumption and (B) the date as of

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which all obligations of the Borrowers owing to the Non-Extending Lender relating to the Existing Loans so assigned shall be paid in full by the assignee Lender to such Non-Extending Lender, then such Non-Extending Lender shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Assumption as of such date and the Borrowers shall be entitled (but not obligated) to execute and deliver such Assignment and Assumption on behalf of such Non-Extending Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Following any Extension Date, with the written consent of the Parent Borrower, any Non-Extending Lender may elect to have all or a portion of its Existing Loans deemed to be an Extended Loan under the applicable Extended Tranche on any date (each date a "<u>Designation Date</u>") prior to the maturity date of such Extended Tranche; <u>provided</u> that such Lender shall have provided written notice to the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Extended Loans Agent at least ten (10) Business Days prior to such Designation Date (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion). Following a Designation Date, the Existing Loans held by such Lender so elected to be extended will be deemed to be Extended Loans of the applicable Extended Tranche, and any Existing Loans held by such Lender not elected to be extended, if any, shall continue to be "Existing Loans" of the applicable Tranche.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) With respect to all Extensions consummated by the Borrowers pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>, (i) such Extensions shall not constitute optional or mandatory payments or prepayments for purposes of <u>Sections 2.05(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> and (ii) no Extension Request is required to be in any minimum amount or any minimum increment; <u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower may at its election specify as a condition (a "<u>Minimum Extension Condition</u>") to consummating any such Extension that a minimum amount (to be determined and specified in the relevant Extension Request in the Parent Borrower's sole discretion and may be waived by the Parent Borrower) of Existing Loans of any or all applicable Tranches be extended. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby consent to the transactions contemplated by this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> (including, for the avoidance of doubt, payment of any interest, fees or premium in respect of any Extended Loans on such terms as may be set forth in the relevant Extension Request) and hereby waive the requirements of any provision of this Agreement (including <u>Sections 2.05(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> and 2.07) or any other Loan Document that may otherwise prohibit any such Extension or any other transaction contemplated by this <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>.

ARTICLE III.

TAXES, INABILITY TO DETERMINE RATES, INCREASED COSTS PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY

Section 3.01 <u>Taxes.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of any of the Borrowers or any other Loan Party hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be made without deduction or withholding for any Taxes, except as required by applicable Law. If any applicable Law (as determined in the good faith discretion of an applicable withholding agent) requires the deduction or withholding of any Tax from or in respect of any such payment, then the Borrowers, the other applicable Loan Party, Administrative Agent or other applicable withholding agent shall be entitled to make such deduction or withholding and shall timely pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable Law and, if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax, the sum payable by the applicable Borrower, or other applicable Loan Party shall be increased as necessary so that after all such deductions or withholdings have been made (including such deductions and withholdings applicable to additional sums payable under this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>) the applicable Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been made.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition but without duplication, the Loan Parties shall timely pay to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable Law, or at the option of the Administrative Agent timely reimburse it for the payment of, any Other Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Loan Parties shall jointly and severally indemnify each Recipient, within 30 days after written demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>) payable or paid by such Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to such Recipient and any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. Any Recipient claiming indemnity pursuant to this <u>clause (c)</u> shall notify the Loan Parties of the imposition of the relevant Indemnified Taxes as soon as practicable after the Recipient becomes aware of such imposition. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to the Borrowers by a Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), or by the Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender, shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Within 30 days after any payment of Taxes by any Loan Party to a Governmental Authority pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, such Loan Party shall deliver to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If any Recipient determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that it has received a refund of any Indemnified Taxes as to which it has been indemnified pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> (including by the payment of additional amounts pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>), it shall pay to the indemnifying party an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made and additional amounts paid under this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> with respect to the Indemnified Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) of such indemnified party and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect to such refund). Such indemnifying party, upon the request of such indemnified party, shall promptly repay to such indemnified party the amount paid over pursuant to this <u>clause (e)</u> (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) in the event that such indemnified party is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>clause (e)</u>, in no event will the indemnified party be required to pay any amount to an indemnifying party pursuant to this <u>clause (e)</u> the payment of which would place the indemnified party in a less favorable net after-Tax position than the indemnified party would have been in if the Tax subject to indemnification and giving rise to such refund had not been deducted, withheld or otherwise imposed and the indemnification payments or additional amounts with respect to such Tax had never been paid. This <u>clause (e)</u> shall not be construed to require any indemnified party to make available its Tax returns (or any other information relating to its Taxes that it deems confidential) to the indemnifying party or any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Each Lender agrees that, upon the occurrence of any event giving rise to the operation of <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(a)</u> or <u>(c)</u> with respect to such Lender it will, if requested by the Borrowers, use commercially reasonable efforts (subject to such Lender's overall internal policies of general application and legal and regulatory restrictions) to avoid or reduce to the greatest extent possible any indemnification or additional amounts being due under this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, including to designate another Lending Office for any Loan or Letter of Credit affected by such event; <u>provided</u> that such efforts are made on terms that, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, cause such Lender and its Lending Office(s) to suffer no material economic, legal or regulatory disadvantage; and <u>provided</u> <u>further</u> that nothing in this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u><u>(f)</u> shall affect or postpone any of the Obligations of the Borrowers or the rights of such Lender pursuant to <u>Sections 3.01(a)</u> and <u>(c)</u>. The Borrowers hereby agree to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender as a result of a request by the Borrowers under this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u><u>(f)</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Any Recipient that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to any payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver to the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Recipient, if reasonably requested by the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable Law or reasonably requested by the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Recipient is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding two sentences, the completion, execution and submission of such documentation (other than such documentation set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(g)(ii)(A)</u>, <u>(ii)(B)</u> and <u>(ii)(D)</u> below) shall not be required if in the Recipient's reasonable judgment such completion, execution or submission would subject such Recipient to any material unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial position of such Recipient.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) any Recipient that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Recipient becomes a party to this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the applicable Borrowers or the Administrative Agent) executed copies of IRS Form W-9 (or any successor form) certifying that such Recipient is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) any Non-U.S. Lender shall deliver to the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Non-U.S. Lender becomes a party to this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the applicable Borrowers or the Administrative Agent), whichever of the following is applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender claiming the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party, (i) with respect to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable (or any successor form) establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "interest" article of such tax treaty and (ii) with respect to any other applicable payments under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "business profits" or "other income" article of such treaty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) executed copies of IRS Form W-8ECI (or any successor form);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit I</u><u>-1</u> to the effect that such Non-U.S. Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, a "10 percent shareholder" of the Borrowers within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, a "controlled foreign corporation" described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and that no payments in connection with any Loan Document are effectively connected with such Lender's conduct of a U.S. trade or business (a "<u>U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate</u>") and (y) executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable (or any successor form); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) to the extent a Non-U.S. Lender is not the beneficial owner (*e.g*., where the Non-U.S. Lender is a partnership or a participating Lender), executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-8BEN-E, a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit</u> <u>I</u><u>-2</u> or <u>Exhibit I</u><u>-3</u>, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; <u>provided</u> that if the Non-U.S. Lender is a partnership (and not a participating Lender) and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Non-U.S. Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Non-U.S. Lender shall provide a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit I</u><u>-4</u> on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) any Non-U.S. Lender shall deliver to the applicable Borrowers or the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Non-U.S. Lender becomes a party to this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Parent Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed copies of any other form prescribed by applicable Law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable Law to permit the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) if a payment made to a Recipient under any Loan Document would be subject to Tax imposed by FATCA if such Recipient were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Recipient shall deliver to the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent at the time or times prescribed by Law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the applicable Borrowers or the Administrative Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable Law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the applicable Borrowers or the Administrative Agent as may be necessary for the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA to determine whether such Recipient has complied with such Recipient's obligations under FATCA and, if necessary, to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this <u>clause (D)</u>, "FATCA" shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the Closing Date; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) the Administrative Agent shall deliver to the Borrowers (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which the Administrative Agent becomes the administrative agent hereunder or under any other Loan Document (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrowers) executed copies of either (a) IRS Form W-9 (or any successor form) or (b) a duly executed U.S. branch withholding certificate on IRS Form W-8IMY (or any successor form) evidencing its agreement with the Parent Borrower to be treated as a U.S. Person with respect to amounts received on account of any Lender under such Term Loans and IRS Form W-8ECI (with respect to amounts received on its own account for such Term Loans), with the effect that, in either case, the Borrowers will be entitled to make payments hereunder to the Administrative Agent without withholding or deduction on account of U.S. federal withholding tax.

Each Recipient (other than the Administrative Agent) agrees that if it becomes aware that any documentation it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall promptly update and deliver such form or certification to the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent or promptly notify the applicable Borrowers and the Administrative Agent in writing of its legal ineligibility to do so.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(g)</u>, a Lender shall not be required to deliver any documentation that such Lender is not legally eligible to deliver.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Each Lender shall severally indemnify the Administrative Agent, within 30 days after demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender (but only to the extent that any Loan Party has not already indemnified the Administrative Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Loan Parties to do so), (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender's failure to comply with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(m)</u> relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register and (iii) any Excluded Taxes attributable to such Lender, in each case, that are payable or paid by the Administrative Agent in connection with any Loan Document, and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by the Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under any Loan Document or otherwise payable by the Administrative Agent to the Lender from any other source against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under this <u>paragraph</u> <u>(h)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The agreements in this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> shall survive the resignation and/or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all other Obligations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) For the avoidance of doubt, the term "Lender" shall, for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, include any L/C Issuer.

Section 3.02 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

Section 3.03 <u>Illegality</u>. If any Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to a Term Benchmark Rate or Adjusted Daily Simple RFR, as applicable (whether denominated in Dollars or another Alternative Currency) or to determine or charge interest rates based upon a Term Benchmark Rate or Adjusted Daily Simple RFR, as applicable, or any Governmental Authority has imposed material restrictions on the authority of any Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars or any other Alternative Currency in the applicable interbank market, in each case after the Closing Date, then, on written notice thereof by such Lender to the Borrower Representative through the Administrative Agent, any obligation of such Lender to make or continue Term Benchmark Rate or Adjusted Daily Simple RFR, as applicable, or to convert Base Rate Loans to Term Benchmark Loans shall

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be suspended until such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon receipt of such notice, the Borrower Representative shall promptly following written demand from such Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the Borrower Representative's election, prepay or convert (x) all applicable Term Benchmark Loans of such Lender which are denominated in Dollars to Base Rate Loans, either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans to such day, or promptly, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, (y) all applicable Term Benchmark Loans of such Lender which are denominated in Euros to CBR Loans, either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Term Benchmark Loans to such day, or promptly, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such Term Benchmark Loans and (z) all applicable RFR Loans of such Lender to CBR Loans, either on the immediately succeeding Interest Payment Date therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such RFR Loans to such day, or promptly, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such RFR Loans.

Section 3.04 <u>Inability to Determine Rates</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to <u>clauses (b)</u>, <u>(c)</u>, <u>(d)</u>, <u>(e)</u> and <u>(f)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>, if.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) (A) prior to the commencement of any Interest Period for a Term Benchmark Borrowing, that adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, the Term SOFR Rate, the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate or the EURIBOR Rate (including because the Relevant Screen Rate is not available or published on a current basis), for the applicable Alternative Currency and such Interest Period or (B) at any time, that adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the applicable Adjusted Daily Simple RFR, Daily Simple RFR or RFR for the applicable Alternative Currency; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Administrative Agent is advised by the Required Lenders that (A) prior to the commencement of any Interest Period for a Term Benchmark Borrowing, the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate or the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency and such Interest Period will not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders (or Lender) of making or maintaining their Loans (or its Loan) included in such Borrowing for the applicable Alternative Currency and such Interest Period or (B) at any time, the applicable Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for the applicable Alternative Currency will not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders (or Lender) of making or maintaining their Loans (or its Loan) included in such Borrowing for the applicable Alternative Currency;

then the Administrative Agent shall give notice thereof to the Borrower Representative and the Lenders by telephone, telecopy or electronic mail as promptly as practicable thereafter and, until (x) the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower Representative and the Lenders that the circumstances giving rise to such notice no longer exist with respect to the relevant Benchmark and (y) the Borrower delivers a new Committed Loan Notice in accordance with the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>2.02</u>, (A) for Loans denominated in Dollars, (1) any Committed Loan Notice that requests the conversion of any Borrowing to, or continuation of any Borrowing as, a Term Benchmark Borrowing and any Committed Loan Notice that requests a Term Benchmark Borrowing shall instead be deemed to be a Committed Loan Notice for (x) an RFR Borrowing denominated in Dollars so long as the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is not also the subject of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(a)(i)</u> or <u>(ii)</u> above or (y) a Base Rate Borrowing if the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings also is the subject of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(a)(i)</u> or <u>(ii)</u> above and (2) any Committed Loan Notice that requests an RFR Borrowing shall instead be deemed to be a Committed Loan

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Notice for a Base Rate Borrowing and (B) for Loans denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, any Committed Loan Notice that requests the conversion of any Borrowing to, or continuation of any Borrowing as, a Term Benchmark Borrowing or an RFR Borrowing and any Committed Loan Notice that requests a Term Benchmark Borrowing or an RFR Borrowing, in each case, for the relevant Benchmark, shall be ineffective; <u>provided</u> that if the circumstances giving rise to such notice affect only one Type of Borrowings, then all other Types of Borrowings shall be permitted. Furthermore, if any Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan in any Alternative Currency is outstanding on the date of the Borrower Representative's receipt of the notice from the Administrative Agent referred to in this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(a)</u> with respect to a Relevant Rate applicable to such Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan, then until (x) the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower Representative and the Lenders that the circumstances giving rise to such notice no longer exist with respect to the relevant Benchmark and (y) the Borrower Representative delivers a new Committed Loan Notice in accordance with the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>2.02</u>, (A) for Loans denominated in Dollars, (1) any Term Benchmark Loan shall on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such Loan, be converted by the Administrative Agent to, and shall constitute, (x) an RFR Borrowing denominated in Dollars so long as the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is not also the subject of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(a)(i)</u> or <u>(ii)</u> above or (y) a Base Rate Loan if the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings also is the subject of <u>Section</u> <u>3.04(a)(i)</u> or <u>(ii)</u> above, on such day and (2) any RFR Loan shall on and from such day be converted by the Administrative Agent to, and shall constitute an Base Rate Loan and (B) for Loans denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars, (1) any Term Benchmark Loan shall, on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such Loan, bear interest at the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency plus the CBR Spread; <u>provided</u> that, if the Administrative Agent reasonably determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency cannot be determined, any outstanding affected Term Benchmark Loans denominated in any Alternative Currency other than Dollars shall, at the Borrower Representative's election on or prior to such day: (A) be prepaid by the Borrowers on such day or (B) solely for the purpose of calculating the interest rate applicable to such Term Benchmark Loan, such Term Benchmark Loan denominated in any Alternative Currency other than Dollars shall be deemed to be a Term Benchmark Loan denominated in Dollars and shall accrue interest at the same interest rate applicable to Term Benchmark Loans denominated in Dollars at such time and (2) any RFR Loan shall bear interest at the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency plus the CBR Spread; <u>provided</u> that, if the Administrative Agent reasonably determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency cannot be determined, any outstanding affected RFR Loans shall, at the Borrower Representative's election: (A) be converted into Base Rate Loans denominated in Dollars (in an amount equal to the Dollar Amount of such Alternative Currency) immediately or (B) be promptly prepaid in full.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document (and any Swap Contract shall be deemed not to be a "Loan Document" for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>), if a Benchmark Transition Event and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then-current Benchmark, then (x) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (1) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement" with respect to Dollars for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting and subsequent Benchmark settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document and (y) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (2) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement" with respect to any Alternative Currency for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any

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Benchmark setting at or after 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders of each affected Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, the Administrative Agent will have the right, in consultation with the Borrower Representative, to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Borrower Representative and the Lenders of (i) any occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event, (ii) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement, (iii) the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes, (iv) the removal or reinstatement of any tenor of a Benchmark pursuant to <u>clause (e)</u> below and (v) the commencement or conclusion of any Benchmark Unavailability Period. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Administrative Agent or, if applicable, the Borrower Representative or any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>, including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, at any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (i) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate (including the Term SOFR Rate or EURIBOR Rate) and either (A) any tenor for such Benchmark is not displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time as selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion or (B) the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark has provided a public statement or publication of information announcing that any tenor for such Benchmark is or will be no longer representative, then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Period" for any Benchmark settings at or after such time to remove such unavailable or non-representative tenor and (ii) if a tenor that was removed pursuant to <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> above either (A) is subsequently displayed on a screen or information service for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement) or (B) is not, or is no longer, subject to an announcement that it is or will no longer be representative for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement), then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Period" for all Benchmark settings at or after such time to reinstate such previously removed tenor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Upon the Borrower Representative's receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period, the Borrowers may revoke any request for a Term Benchmark Borrowing or RFR Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Term Benchmark Loans to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, either (x) the Borrowers will be deemed to have converted any request for a Term Benchmark Borrowing denominated in Dollars into a request for a Borrowing of or conversion to (A) an RFR Borrowing denominated in Dollars so long as the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is not the subject of a Benchmark Transition Event or (B) Base Rate Loans if the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is the subject of a Benchmark Transition Event or (y) any request relating to a Term Benchmark Borrowing or RFR Borrowing denominated in an Alternative Currency other than Dollars shall be ineffective. During any Benchmark Unavailability Period or at any time that a tenor for the then-current Benchmark is not an

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Available Tenor, the component of the Base Rate based upon the then-current Benchmark or such tenor for such Benchmark, as applicable, will not be used in any determination of the Base Rate. Furthermore, if any Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan in any Alternative Currency is outstanding on the date of the Borrower Representative's receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period with respect to a Relevant Rate applicable to such Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan, then until such time as a Benchmark Replacement for such Alternative Currency is implemented pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>, (i) if such Loan is denominated in Dollars, (1) with respect to any Term Benchmark Loan, on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such Loan, such Loan shall be converted by the Administrative Agent to, and shall constitute, (x) an RFR Borrowing denominated in Dollars so long as the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is not the subject of a Benchmark Transition Event or (y) Base Rate Loan denominated in Dollars if the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR for Dollar Borrowings is the subject of a Benchmark Transition Event, on such day, and (2) with respect to any RFR Loan, such Loan shall on and from such day be converted by the Administrative Agent to, and shall constitute a Base Rate Loan, and (ii) if such Loan is denominated in any Alternative Currency other than Dollars, (1) with respect to any Term Benchmark Loan, such Loan shall, on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such Loan, bear interest at the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency plus the CBR Spread; <u>provided</u> that, if the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency cannot be determined, any outstanding affected Term Benchmark Loans denominated in any Alternative Currency other than Dollars shall, at the Borrower Representative's election on or prior to such day: (A) be prepaid by the Borrowers on such day or (B) solely for the purpose of calculating the interest rate applicable to such Term Benchmark Loan, such Term Benchmark Loan denominated in any Alternative Currency other than Dollars shall be deemed to be a Term Benchmark Loan denominated in Dollars and shall accrue interest at the same interest rate applicable to Term Benchmark Loans denominated in Dollars at such time and (2) with respect to any RFR Loan, such Loan shall bear interest at the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency plus the CBR Spread; <u>provided</u> that, if the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that the Central Bank Rate for the applicable Alternative Currency cannot be determined, any outstanding affected RFR Loans shall, at the Borrower Representative's election: (A) be converted into Base Rate Loans denominated in Dollars (in an amount equal to the Dollar Amount of such Alternative Currency) immediately or (B) be promptly prepaid in full.

Section 3.05 <u>Increased Cost and Reduced Return; Capital Adequacy and Liquidity Requirements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If any Lender reasonably determines that as a result of the introduction of or any change in or in the interpretation of any Law, in each case after the Closing Date, or such Lender's compliance therewith, there shall be any material increase in the cost to such Lender of agreeing to make or making, funding or maintaining any Loan the interest on which is determined by reference to a Term Benchmark Rate or (as the case may be) issuing or participating in Letters of Credit, or a material reduction in the amount received or receivable by such Lender in connection with any of the foregoing (including Taxes on or in respect of its loans, letters of credit, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto, but excluding for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.05(a)</u> any such increased costs or reduction in amount resulting from (i) Indemnified Taxes indemnifiable under <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, (ii) Taxes described in <u>clauses (b)</u> through <u>(d)</u> in the definition of Excluded Taxes, (iii) Connection Income Taxes and (iv) reserve requirements reflected in any Term Benchmark Rate, then within 15 days after demand of such Lender setting forth in reasonable detail such increased costs (with a copy of such demand to the Administrative Agent given in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>), the Borrowers shall pay to such Lender such additional amounts as will compensate such Lender for such increased cost or reduction.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If any Lender reasonably determines that the introduction of or any change in or in the interpretation any Law regarding capital adequacy and liquidity requirements or any change therein or in the interpretation thereof, in each case after the Closing Date, or compliance by such Lender (or its Lending Office) therewith, has the effect of materially reducing the rate of return on the capital of such Lender or any corporation controlling such Lender as a consequence of such Lender's obligations hereunder (taking into consideration its policies with respect to capital adequacy and such Lender's desired return on capital as of the Closing Date or the date it becomes a Lender hereunder), then within 15 days after demand of such Lender setting forth in reasonable detail the charge and the calculation of such reduced rate of return (with a copy of such demand to the Administrative Agent given in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>), the Borrowers shall pay to such Lender such additional amounts as will compensate such Lender for such reduction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrowers shall pay to each Lender, (i) as long as such Lender shall be required to maintain reserves or liquidity with respect to liabilities or assets consisting of or including Term Benchmark Rate funds or deposits, additional interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan, as applicable equal to the actual costs of such reserves or liquidity allocated to such Loan by such Lender (as determined by such Lender in good faith, which determination shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error), and (ii) as long as such Lender shall be required to comply with any liquidity requirement, reserve ratio requirement or analogous requirement of any other central banking or financial regulatory authority imposed in respect of the maintenance of the Commitments or the funding of the Term Benchmark Loans or RFR Loans, as applicable, such additional costs (expressed as a percentage per annum and rounded upwards, if necessary, to the nearest five decimal places) equal to the actual costs allocated to such Commitment or Loan by such Lender (as determined by such Lender in good faith, which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) which in each case shall be due and payable on each date on which interest is payable on such Loan; <u>provided</u> the Borrowers shall have received at least 15 days' prior written notice (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) of such additional interest or cost from such Lender. If a Lender fails to give written notice fifteen days prior to the relevant Interest Payment Date, such additional interest or cost shall be due and payable 15 days from receipt of such written notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>3.05</u>, (i) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (ii) all requests, rules, guidelines, requirements and directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall, in each case, be deemed to have gone into effect after the Closing Date, regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued.

Section 3.06 <u>Funding Losses</u>. With respect to Loans that are not RFR Loans, in the event of (i) the payment of any principal of any Term Benchmark Loan other than on the last day of an Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of an Event of Default or an optional or mandatory prepayment of Loans), (ii) the conversion of any Term Benchmark Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto, (iii) the failure to borrow, convert, continue or prepay any Term Benchmark Loan on the date specified in any notice delivered pursuant hereto (regardless of whether such notice may be revoked under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> and is revoked in accordance therewith), (iv) the assignment of any Term Benchmark Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto as a result of a request by any Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u> or (v) the failure by any Borrower to make any payment of any Loan or drawing under any Letter of Credit (or interest due thereon) denominated in an Alternative Currency on its scheduled due date or any payment thereof in a different currency, then, in any such event, such Borrower shall compensate each Lender for the loss, cost and expense (other than any lost profits) attributable to such event. In the case of a Term Benchmark Loan, such loss, cost or expense to any Lender shall be deemed to include an amount determined by such Lender to be the excess, if any, of (x) the amount of interest which would have accrued on the principal amount of such Loan had such event not occurred, at the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate or the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, as applicable, that would have been applicable to such

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Loan, for the period from the date of such event to the last day of the then current Interest Period therefor (or, in the case of a failure to borrow, convert or continue, for the period that would have been the Interest Period for such Loan), over (y) the amount of interest which would accrue on such principal amount for such period at the interest rate which such Lender would bid were it to bid, at the commencement of such period, for deposits in the applicable Alternative Currency of a comparable amount and period from other banks in the applicable offshore interbank market for such Alternative Currency, whether or not such Term Benchmark Loan was in fact so funded; provided, however, that such Borrower shall not be required to compensate any Lender for any costs of terminating or liquidating any hedge or trading position (including any rate swap, basis swap, forward rate transaction, interest rate option, cap, collar or floor transaction, or any similar transaction). A certificate of any Lender setting forth the computation in reasonable detail of any amount or amounts that such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this Section shall be delivered to the Borrower Representative and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The applicable Borrower shall pay such Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within 30 days after receipt thereof.

With respect to RFR Loans, in the event of (i) the payment of any principal of any RFR Loan other than on the Interest Payment Date applicable thereto (including as a result of an Event of Default or an optional or mandatory prepayment of Loans), (ii) the failure to borrow or prepay any RFR Loan on the date specified in any notice delivered pursuant hereto (regardless of whether such notice may be revoked under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(a)</u> and is revoked in accordance therewith), (iii) the assignment of any RFR Loan other than on the Interest Payment Date applicable thereto as a result of a request by any Borrower pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u> or (iv) the failure by any Borrower to make any payment of any Loan or drawing under any Letter of Credit (or interest due thereof) denominated in an Alternative Currency on its scheduled due date or any payment thereof in a different currency, then, in any such event, such Borrower shall compensate each Lender for the loss, cost and expense (other than any lost profits) attributable to such event. A certificate of any Lender setting forth the computation in reasonable detail of any amount or amounts that such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this Section shall be delivered to the Borrower Representative and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The applicable Borrower shall pay such Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within 30 days after receipt thereof.

For the purposes of calculating the amounts payable under this Section 3.06, any "floor" requirement reflected in the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate or the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR shall be disregarded.

Section 3.07 <u>Matters Applicable to All Requests for Compensation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) A certificate of any Agent or any Lender claiming compensation under this <u>Article III</u> and setting forth in reasonable detail a calculation of the additional amount or amounts to be paid to it hereunder shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. In determining such amount, such Agent or such Lender may use any reasonable averaging and attribution methods. With respect to any Lender's claim for compensation under <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u>, <u>3.04</u> or <u>3.05</u>, the Loan Parties shall not be required to compensate such Lender for any amount incurred more than 180 days prior to the date that such Lender notifies the Borrowers of the event that gives rise to such claim; <u>provided</u> that, if the circumstance giving rise to such claim is retroactive, then such 180-day period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If any Lender requests compensation under <u>Section</u> <u>3.05</u>, or the Borrowers are required to pay any additional amount to any Lender, any L/C Issuer, or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender or any L/C Issuer pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, or if any Lender gives a notice pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u>, then such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as applicable, will, if requested by the Borrowers and at the Borrowers' expense, use commercially reasonable efforts to designate another Lending Office for any Loan or Letter of Credit affected by such event; <u>provided</u> that such efforts (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts

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payable pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, <u>3.0</u><u>3</u> or <u>3.0</u><u>5</u>, as applicable, in the future and (ii) would not, in the judgment of such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as applicable, be inconsistent with the internal policies of, or otherwise be disadvantageous in any material legal, economic or regulatory respect to such Lender or its Lending Office or such L/C Issuer. The provisions of this <u>clause (b)</u> shall not affect or postpone any Obligations of the Borrowers or rights of such Lender pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.05</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If any Lender requests compensation by the Borrowers under <u>Section</u> <u>3.05</u>, the Borrowers may, by notice to such Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), suspend the obligation of such Lender to make or continue from one Interest Period to another Term Benchmark Loans, or to convert Base Rate Loans into Term Benchmark Loans, until the event or condition giving rise to such request ceases to be in effect (in which case the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>3.07(e)</u> shall be applicable); <u>provided</u> that such suspension shall not affect the right of such Lender to receive the compensation so requested for any amounts so accrued prior to such suspension.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) If the obligation of any Lender to make or continue from one Interest Period to another any Term Benchmark Loan, or to convert Base Rate Loans into Term Benchmark Loans shall be suspended pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u> hereof, such Lender's Term Benchmark Loans shall be automatically converted into Base Rate Loans denominated in Dollars or CBR Loans denominated in Euros, as applicable, on the last day(s) of the then current Interest Period(s) for such Term Benchmark Loans (or, in the case of an immediate conversion required by <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u>, on such earlier date as required by Law) and, unless and until (i) establishment of a Benchmark Replacement or (ii) such Lender gives notice as provided below that the circumstances specified in <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u>, <u>3.04</u> or <u>3.05</u> hereof that gave rise to such conversion no longer exist:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) to the extent that such Lender's Term Benchmark Loans have been so converted, all payments and prepayments of principal that would otherwise be applied to such Lender's Term Benchmark Loans shall be applied instead to its Base Rate Loans or CBR Loans, as applicable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) all Loans that would otherwise be made or continued from one Interest Period to another by such Lender as Term Benchmark Loans shall be made or continued instead as Base Rate Loans or CBR Loans, as applicable, and all Base Rate Loans or CBR Loans, as applicable, of such Lender that would otherwise be converted into Term Benchmark Loans shall remain as Base Rate Loans or CBR Loans, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If any Lender gives notice to the Borrowers (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) that the circumstances specified in <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u>, <u>3.04</u> or <u>3.05</u> hereof that gave rise to the conversion of such Lender's Term Benchmark Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.0</u><u>4</u> no longer exist (which such Lender agrees to do promptly upon such circumstances ceasing to exist) at a time when Term Benchmark Loans made by other Lenders are outstanding, such Lender's Base Rate Loans and/or CBR Loans, as applicable, shall be automatically converted, on the first day(s) of the next succeeding Interest Period(s) for such outstanding Term Benchmark Loans, to the extent necessary so that, after giving effect thereto, all Loans held by the Lenders holding Term Benchmark Loans and by such Lender are held <u>pro rata</u> (as to principal amounts, interest rate basis, and Interest Periods) in accordance with their respective Commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) A Lender shall not be entitled to any compensation pursuant to the foregoing sections to the extent such Lender is not imposing such charges or requesting such compensation from borrowers (similarly situated to the Borrowers hereunder) under comparable syndicated credit facilities.

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Section 3.08 <u>Replacement of Lenders under Certain Circumstances</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If at any time (i) the Borrowers become obligated to pay additional amounts or indemnity payments described in <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> or <u>3.05</u> (other than with respect to Other Taxes) as a result of any condition described in such Sections or any Lender ceases to make Term Benchmark Loans and/or RFR Loans as a result of any condition described in <u>Section</u> <u>3.03</u> or <u>3.04</u>, (ii) any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender or (iii) any Lender becomes a Non-Consenting Lender (as defined below in this <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>) (collectively, a "<u>Replaceable Lender</u>"), then the Borrowers may, on one Business Day's prior written notice from the Borrowers to the Administrative Agent and such Lender (for the avoidance of doubt, such notice shall be deemed provided on the same day that an amendment or waiver is posted to Lenders for consent), either (x) replace such Lender by causing such Lender to (and such Lender shall be obligated to) assign pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u> (with the assignment fee to be paid by the Borrowers in such instance unless waived by the Administrative Agent) all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (or, in the case of a Non-Consenting Lender, all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Facility or Facilities for which its consent is required) to one or more Eligible Assignees; <u>provided</u> that none of the Administrative Agent or any Lender shall have any obligation to the Borrowers to find a replacement Lender or other such Person or (y) so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, terminate the Commitment of such Lender or L/C Issuer or prepay the Loans, as the case may be, and (1) in the case of a Lender (other than an L/C Issuer), repay all Obligations of the Borrowers owing (and the amount of all accrued interest and fees in respect thereof) to such Lender relating to the Loans and participations held by such Lender as of such termination date and (2) in the case of an L/C Issuer, repay all obligations of the Borrowers owing to such L/C Issuer relating to the Loans and participations held by such L/C Issuer as of such termination date and cancel or backstop on terms satisfactory to such L/C Issuer any Letters of Credit issued by it; <u>provided</u> that (i) in the case of any such replacement of, or termination of Commitments with respect to a Non-Consenting Lender such replacement or termination shall be sufficient (together with all other consenting Lenders including any other replacement Lender) to cause the adoption of the applicable modification, waiver or amendment of the Loan Documents and (ii) in the case of any such replacement as a result of Borrowers having become obligated to pay amounts described in <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> or <u>3.05</u>, such replacement would eliminate or reduce payments pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> or <u>3.05</u>, as applicable, in the future. Any Lender being replaced pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.08(a)</u> shall (i) execute and deliver an Assignment and Assumption with respect to such Lender's Commitment and outstanding Loans and participations in L/C Obligations and (ii) subject to <u>clause (C)</u> below, deliver any Notes evidencing such Loans to the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent (for return to the Borrowers). Pursuant to such Assignment and Assumption, (A) the assignee Lender shall acquire all or a portion, as the case may be, of the assigning Lender's Commitment and outstanding Loans and participations in L/C Obligations, (B) all Obligations relating to the Loans and participations (and the amount of all accrued interest, fees and premiums in respect thereof) so assigned shall be paid in full by the assignee Lender to such assigning Lender concurrently with such assignment and assumption and (C) upon such payment and, if so requested by the assignee Lender, the assigning Lender shall deliver to the assignee Lender the applicable Note or Notes executed by the Borrowers, the assignee Lender shall become a Lender hereunder and the assigning Lender shall cease to constitute a Lender hereunder with respect to such assigned Loans, Commitments and participations, except with respect to indemnification provisions under this Agreement, which shall survive as to such assigning Lender. In connection with any such replacement, if any such Replaceable Lender does not execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent a duly executed Assignment and Assumption reflecting such replacement within two Business Days of the date on which the assignee Lender executes and delivers such Assignment and Assumption to such Replaceable Lender, then such Replaceable Lender shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Assumption without any action on the part of the Replaceable Lender. In connection with the replacement of any Lender pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>3.08(a)</u>, the Borrowers shall pay to such Lender such amounts as may be required pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.06</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained above, (i) any Lender that acts as an L/C Issuer may not be replaced hereunder at any time that it has any Letter of Credit outstanding hereunder unless Cash Collateral has been deposited into a cash collateral account in amounts and pursuant to arrangements consistent with the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>2.16</u> or other arrangements satisfactory to such L/C Issuer (including the furnishing of a back-up standby letter of credit in form and substance, and issued by an issuer reasonably satisfactory to such L/C Issuer) have been made with respect to such outstanding Letter of Credit and (ii) the Lender that acts as the Administrative Agent may not be replaced hereunder except in accordance with the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>9.09</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In the event that (i) a Borrower or the Administrative Agent has requested the Lenders to consent to a waiver of any provisions of the Loan Documents or to agree to any amendment or other modification thereto, (ii) the waiver, amendment or modification in question requires the agreement of all affected Lenders in accordance with the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> or all the Lenders with respect to a certain class of the Loans and (iii) the Required Lenders have agreed to such waiver, amendment or modification, then any Lender who does not agree to such waiver, amendment or modification, in each case, shall be deemed a "<u>Non</u><u>-Consenting Lender</u>"; <u>provided</u> that the term "Non-Consenting Lender" shall also include any Lender that rejects (or is deemed to reject) (x) a loan modification offer under <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, which loan modification has been accepted by at least the Majority Lenders of the respective Tranche of Loans whose Loans and/or Commitments are to be extended pursuant to such loan modification, (y) any Lender that does not elect to become a lender in respect of any Specified Refinancing Debt pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u> or (z) rejects (or is deemed to reject) an Extension under <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>, which Extension has been accepted by at least the Majority Lenders of the respective Tranche of Loans whose Loans and/or Commitments are to be extended pursuant to such Extension. For the avoidance of doubt, if any applicable Lender shall be deemed a Non-Consenting Lender and is required to assign all or any portion of its 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, or its 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, are prepaid by the Borrowers, pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>3.08(a)</u>, on or prior to the date that is six months after the Sixth Amendment Effective Date in connection with any such waiver, amendment or modification constituting a Repricing Event pursuant to <u>clause (ii)</u> of the definition thereof, the Borrowers shall pay such Non-Consenting Lender a fee equal to 1.00% of the principal amount of the 2026-1 Dollar Term B Loans or 2026-1 Euro Term B Loans, as applicable, so assigned or prepaid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Survival</u>. All of the Loan Parties' obligations under this <u>Article III</u> shall survive termination of the Aggregate Commitments and repayment of all other Obligations hereunder, any assignment by or replacement of a Lender and any resignation or removal of the Administrative Agent.

ARTICLE IV.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS

Section 4.01 <u>Conditions to the Initial Credit Extension on the Closing Date</u>. The obligation of each Lender to make its initial Credit Extension hereunder on the Closing Date is subject to satisfaction or due waiver in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> of each of the following conditions precedent, subject in all respects to <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u> except as otherwise agreed between the Borrower Representative, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party hereto on the Closing Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall have received all of the following, each of which shall be facsimiles or "pdf" files unless otherwise specified, each properly executed by a Responsible Officer of the signing Loan Party, each dated as of the Closing Date (or, in the case of certificates of governmental officials or as otherwise agreed by the Administrative Agent, as of a recent date before the Closing Date), and each accompanied by their respective required schedules and other attachments (and set forth thereon shall be all required information with respect to the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries):

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) executed counterparts of (A) this Agreement from each Borrower and the Administrative Agent, L/C Issuers and the initial Lenders and (B) the Guaranty from each Loan Party party thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the U.S. Security Agreement, duly executed by the Loan Parties party thereto and the Collateral Agent, together with copies of proper financing statements, filed or duly prepared for filing under the Uniform Commercial Code in all United States jurisdictions that the Administrative Agent may deem reasonably necessary in order to perfect and protect the Liens on assets of each such Loan Party created under the U.S. Security Agreement, covering the Collateral described in the U.S. Security Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) all of the Collateral consisting of certificated securities, accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in blank, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) all other filings and recordings of or with respect to the Collateral Documents and of all other actions in each case to the extent required by such Collateral Documents on or prior to the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) a Note executed by the relevant Borrowers in favor of each Lender requesting a Note reasonably in advance of the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) a solvency certificate executed by the chief financial officer or similar officer, director or authorized signatory of the Parent Borrower (immediately after giving effect to the Transactions) substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit K;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Administrative Agent shall have received such customary documents and certifications (including Organization Documents and, with respect to U.S. Loan Parties good standing certificates from the applicable U.S. Loan Party's jurisdiction of incorporation or organization, as applicable) as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require to evidence (A) the identity, authority and capacity of each Responsible Officer of the Loan Parties acting as such in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and (B) that each Borrower is duly organized or formed, and that each of them is validly existing and, to the extent applicable, in good standing in their jurisdiction of incorporation or organization, as applicable, except to the extent that failure, other than with respect to any Borrower, to be so qualified would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Administrative Agent shall have received a customary opinion of (A) Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, special counsel to the Borrowers, and (B) to the extent any Loan Party is not organized under the laws of the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the State of Delaware, and to the extent reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, counsel to such Loan Party, in each case, addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders (in each case, where, and as, consistent with generally accepted market practice).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All fees required to be paid on the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement and the Fee Letter and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses required to be paid on the Closing Date pursuant to this Agreement and the Fee Letter, to the extent invoiced at least five Business Days prior to the Closing Date (or such later date as the Borrower Representative may reasonably agree) shall have been paid (which amounts may be offset against the proceeds of the Facilities).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Lenders shall have received at least three Business Days prior to the Closing Date all documentation and other information about the Borrowers as has been reasonably requested in writing at least ten Business Days prior to the Closing Date by such Lenders that they reasonably determine is required by regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act and the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Administrative Agent and, if applicable, the L/C Issuer shall have received a Request for Credit Extension in accordance with the requirements hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The Refinancing shall have been, or shall substantially concurrently with the initial funding of the Facilities be, consummated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The Specified Representations shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on and as of the Closing Date, except to the extent that such Specified Representations specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) as of such earlier date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower certifying that the conditions set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>4.01(g)</u>, <u>(h)</u> and <u>(j)</u> have been satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The Acquisition shall have been, or shall substantially concurrently with the initial borrowing under the Facilities be, consummated in all material respects in accordance with the Implementation Agreement. No material provision of the Implementation Agreement shall have been waived, amended or otherwise modified, or any consent given thereunder, in a manner material and adverse to the Lenders (in their capacity as such) without the consent of the Arrangers (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); <u>provided</u> that (a) any reduction in the purchase price for the Acquisition set forth in the Implementation Agreement shall not be deemed to be material and adverse to the interests of the Lenders so long as any such reduction is applied on a dollar-for-dollar basis to reduce the amount of commitments in respect of the Initial Term Facilities, (b) any increase in the purchase price set forth in the Implementation Agreement shall be deemed to be not material and adverse to the interests of the Lenders so long as such purchase price increase is not funded with additional indebtedness (it being understood and agreed that no purchase price, working capital or similar adjustment provisions set forth in the Implementation Agreement shall constitute a reduction or increase in the purchase price) and (c) each Arranger shall be deemed to have consented to any such waiver, amendment or modification unless they shall object thereto in writing (including via email) within three business days of receipt of written notice of such waiver, amendment or modification.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any Collateral or any security interests therein (including the creation or perfection of any security interest) is not or cannot be provided or perfected on the Closing Date (other than (i) to the extent that a lien on such Collateral may be perfected by the filing of a financing statement under the UCC or (ii) the delivery of certificates if any, evidencing the equity interests of any material Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries that are U.S. Subsidiaries that constitutes Collateral (provided that any such certificated equity interests with respect to subsidiaries of Atotech will be required to be delivered on the Closing Date only to the extent received after the Parent Borrower's use of commercially reasonable efforts to obtain such certificates)) after the Parent Borrower's use of commercially reasonable efforts to do so, without undue burden or expense, the delivery of such Collateral

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or security interest therein (and creation or perfection of security interests therein), as applicable, shall not constitute a condition precedent to the availability or effectiveness of the Facilities on the Closing Date but shall instead be required to be delivered or provided within 120 days after the Closing Date (or such later date as may be reasonably agreed by the Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent), in each case, pursuant to arrangements to be reasonably agreed by the Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent.

Section 4.02 <u>Conditions to Credit Extensions</u> <u>After the Closing Date</u>. The obligation of each Lender to honor any Request for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a conversion of Loans to the other Type, or a continuation of Term Benchmark Loan or RFR Loan, as applicable) after the Closing Date is subject to the following conditions precedent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) (i) Unless such Request for Credit Extension is in connection with a New Loan Commitment or Incremental Equivalent Debt subject to the provisions in <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, the representations and warranties of the Borrowers and each other Loan Party contained in <u>Article V</u> or any other Loan Document shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on and as of the date of such Credit Extension except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) as of such earlier date and the representations and warranties contained in <u>Sections 5.05(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> shall be deemed to refer to the most recent financial statements furnished pursuant to <u>Sections 6.01(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, respectively, prior to such proposed Credit Extension, and (ii) if such Request for Credit Extension is in connection with a New Loan Commitment or Incremental Equivalent Debt subject to the provisions in <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, the Specified Representations shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on and as of the date of such Credit Extension, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) on and as of the date of such Credit Extension, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects (and in all respects if any such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) as of such earlier date and the representations and warranties contained in <u>Sections 5.05(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> shall be deemed to refer to the most recent financial statements furnished pursuant to <u>Sections 6.01(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, respective, prior to such proposed Credit Extension.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) Subject in the case of any Borrowing in connection with a New Loan Commitment or Incremental Equivalent Debt to the provisions in <u>Section</u> <u>1.02(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, no Default or Event of Default shall exist, or would result from such proposed Credit Extension or from the application of the proceeds therefrom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) The Administrative Agent and, if applicable, the applicable L/C Issuer shall have received a Request for Credit Extension in accordance with the requirements hereof.

Each Request for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a conversion of Loans to the other Type or a continuation of Term Benchmark Loans, or RFR Loans) submitted by the Borrowers shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty that the conditions specified in <u>Sections</u> <u>4.02(A)</u> and <u>(B)</u> have been satisfied (unless waived) on and as of the date of the applicable Credit Extension.

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ARTICLE V.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Borrower represents and warrants (in each case, after giving effect to the Transactions) to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, on the Closing Date and on each other date thereafter on which a Credit Extension is made, that:

Section 5.01 <u>Existence, Qualification and Power</u>. Each Loan Party (subject, in the case of <u>clause (c)</u>, to the Legal Reservations and <u>Section</u> <u>5.03</u>) (a) is a Person duly organized, formed or incorporated, validly existing and in good standing (to the extent such concept is applicable to such entity in its relevant jurisdiction of formation) under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, (b) has all requisite power and authority to (i) own or lease its assets and carry on its business as currently conducted and (ii) execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party, (c) is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and in good standing (to the extent such concept is applicable to such entity in its relevant jurisdiction of formation) under the Laws of each jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of properties or the conduct of its business requires such qualification and (d) has all requisite governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to operate its business as currently conducted; except in each case referred to in <u>clause (a)</u> (other than with respect to the Borrowers), <u>(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, <u>(b)(ii)</u> (other than with respect to the Borrowers), <u>(c)</u> and <u>(d)</u>, to the extent that any failure to be so or to have such would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.02 <u>Authorization; No Contravention</u>. The execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party of each Loan Document to which such Person is or is to be a party (a) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other organizational action, (b) do not contravene the terms of any of such Person's Organization Documents, (c) conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, or the creation of any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) under, any Contractual Obligation to which such Person is a party or any order, injunction, writ or decree of any Governmental Authority or any arbitral award to which such Person or its property is subject and (d) and do not violate any Law; except, in each case, to the extent that such violation would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.03 <u>Governmental Authorization; Other Consents</u>. No approval, consent, exemption, authorization or other action by, or notice to, or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is necessary or required in connection with (a) the execution, delivery, performance by, or enforcement against, any Loan Party of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or for the consummation of the Transactions, (b) the grant by any Loan Party of the Liens granted by it pursuant to the Collateral Documents or (c) the perfection or maintenance of the Liens created under the Collateral Documents, except for (w) (1) with respect to the U.S. Loan Parties, filings and registrations necessary to perfect the Liens on the Collateral granted by such U.S. Loan Parties in favor of the Collateral Agent consisting of UCC financing statements, filings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office and Mortgages and (2) with respect to the Loan Parties that are not U.S. Loan Parties, the applicable Perfection Requirements, (x) the approvals, consents, exemptions, authorizations, actions, notices and filings which have been duly obtained, taken, given or made and are in full force and effect, (y) those approvals, consents, exemptions, authorizations or other actions, notices or filings set out in the Collateral Documents and (z) those approvals, consents, exemptions, authorizations or other actions, notices or filings, the failure of which to obtain or make would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

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Section 5.04 <u>Binding Effect</u>. This Agreement and each other Loan Document has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party (subject, in each case, to the Legal Reservations and <u>Section</u> <u>5.03</u>) that is party thereto. Subject to the Legal Reservations, this Agreement and each other Loan Document constitutes, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against each Loan Party that is party thereto in accordance with its terms.

Section 5.05 <u>Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The audited consolidated financial statements of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (x) for the fiscal year of the Parent Borrower ended December 31, 2021 and (y) most recently delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u>, fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and their results of operations for the period covered thereby in accordance with GAAP, except as otherwise expressly noted therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries (x) for the fiscal quarters of the Parent Borrower ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 and (y) most recently delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(b)</u>, fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date thereof and their results of operations for the period covered thereby in accordance with GAAP, except as otherwise expressly noted therein and subject to the absence of footnotes and to normal and recurring year-end audit adjustments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Since the Closing Date, there has been no event or circumstance, either individually or in the aggregate, that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.06 <u>Litigation</u>. There are no actions, suits, proceedings, claims or disputes pending or, to the knowledge of any Borrower, threatened in writing, at law, in equity, in arbitration or before any Governmental Authority, against any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, or against any of their properties or revenues that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.07 <u>Use of Proceeds</u>. The Borrowers (a) will use the proceeds of the Initial Term Loans to finance the Transactions, including to pay Transaction Costs (including paying any fees, commissions and expenses associated therewith), to fund cash on the balance sheet of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and, to the extent any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries and for any other purpose not prohibited by this Agreement (including the financing of capital expenditures, restricted payments, acquisitions and other Investments permitted hereunder); (b) will use the proceeds of the 2023-1 Dollar Term B Loans to refinance the Existing Initial Dollar Term B Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries; (c) will use the proceeds of the 2024-1 Incremental Dollar Term B Loans to refinance, in part, the Existing Initial Term A Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries; (d) will use the proceeds of the Initial Incremental Euro Term B Loans to refinance, in part, the Existing Initial Term A Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries; (e) will use the proceeds of the 2024-1 Term B Loans to refinance the 2024-1 Repriced Term B Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries; (f)

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will use the proceeds of the 2025-1 Term B Loans to refinance the Existing 2024-1 Term B Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries; (g) will use the proceeds of the 2026-1 Term B Loans to refinance the Existing 2025-1 Term B Loans, and to pay any fees, commissions and expenses in connection therewith, and, to the extent that any proceeds remain after application of the foregoing, for working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries and (h) will use the proceeds of the Revolving Credit Loans to (1) finance the Transactions, including to pay Transaction Costs (including paying any fees, commissions and expenses associated therewith) and (2) finance the working capital needs of the Borrowers and the Subsidiaries and for general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries and for any other purpose not prohibited by this Agreement (including the financing of capital expenditures, restricted payments, acquisitions and other Investments permitted hereunder).

Section 5.08 <u>Ownership of Property; Liens</u>. Each Loan Party has valid title to, or leasehold interests in, all real property necessary in the ordinary conduct of its business, free and clear of all Liens except for minor defects in title that do not materially interfere with its ability to conduct its business or to utilize such assets for their intended purposes and Liens permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.02</u>, except where the failure to have such title or interests would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on the use or operation of any real property necessary for the ordinary conduct of the Borrowers' business, taken as a whole. The property of the Loan Parties, taken as a whole, (i) is in good operating order, condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear and damage by casualty excepted) and (ii) constitutes all the property which is required for the business and operations of the Loan Parties as presently conducted, in each case, to the extent that it would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.09 <u>Environmental Compliance</u>. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) The Borrowers and the Restricted Subsidiaries and their respective operations and properties are in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and Environmental Permits and none of the Borrowers or the Restricted Subsidiaries are subject to any Environmental Liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) Each of the Borrowers and its Restricted Subsidiaries has obtained, or has applied in a timely manner for, all permits, licenses, approvals, registrations, notifications, exemptions, consents or other authorizations required by or from a Governmental Authority under Environmental Law for the conduct of the businesses and operations of the Borrowers and the Restricted Subsidiaries, and the ownership, operation and use of their property, under Environmental Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) All Hazardous Materials generated, used, treated, handled or stored at, or transported to or from, any property currently owned or operated (during the period of such ownership or operation) or, to the knowledge of the Borrowers, formerly owned or operated by the Borrowers or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries or by any predecessors in interest of the Borrowers or the Restricted Subsidiaries, have been disposed of in a manner not reasonably expected to result in liability to the Borrowers or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries.

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Section 5.10 <u>Taxes</u>. The Borrowers and each of the Restricted Subsidiaries have filed or have caused to be filed all Tax returns and reports required to be filed, and have paid all Taxes (including in its capacity as a withholding agent) levied or imposed upon them or their properties, income or assets otherwise due and payable, except those (a) which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and for which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with and to the extent required by GAAP or IFRS, as applicable or (b) with respect to which the failure to make such filing or payment would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.11 <u>Employee Benefits Plans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except as would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (i) each Plan is in compliance with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other applicable federal and state laws and (ii) each Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code may rely upon an opinion letter for a prototype plan or has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS to the effect that the form of such Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and the trust related thereto has been determined by the IRS to be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Code, or an application for such a letter will be submitted to the IRS within the applicable required time period with respect thereto or is currently being processed by the IRS, and to the knowledge of any Loan Party, nothing has occurred that would prevent, or cause the loss of, such tax-qualified status.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Except as would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (i) each Non U.S. Plan is in compliance with all requirements of Law applicable thereto and the respective requirements of the governing documents for such plan and (ii) with respect to each Non U.S. Plan, none of the Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors, officers, employees or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, agents has engaged in a transaction that would subject any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to any tax or civil penalty.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) There are no pending or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no "prohibited transaction" within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code or Section 406 or 407 of ERISA (and not otherwise exempt under Section 408 of ERISA) with respect to any Plan that would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) (i) No ERISA Event has occurred and neither any Loan Party nor, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any ERISA Affiliate is aware of any fact, event or circumstance that would reasonably be expected to constitute or result in an ERISA Event with respect to any Plan or Multiemployer Plan, (ii) each Loan Party and each ERISA Affiliate has met all applicable requirements under the Pension Funding Rules in respect of each Plan, and no waiver of the minimum funding standards under such Pension Funding Rules has been applied for or obtained, (iii) there exists no Unfunded Pension Liability, (iv) neither any Loan Party nor any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that would be subject to Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA and (v) no Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator thereof or by the PBGC and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that would reasonably be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any Plan or Multiemployer Plan, except with respect to each of the foregoing <u>clauses (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> through <u>(v)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>5.11(d)</u>, as would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) (i) With respect to each Non-U.S. Plan, reserves have been established in the financial statements furnished to Lenders in respect of any unfunded liabilities in accordance with applicable Law and, where required, in accordance with ordinary accounting practices in the jurisdiction in which such Non-U.S. Plan is maintained, (ii) except as disclosed or reflected in such financial statements, there are no aggregate unfunded liabilities with respect to Non-U.S. Plans and the present value of the aggregate accumulated benefit liabilities of all Non-U.S. Plans did not, as of the last annual valuation date applicable thereto, exceed the assets of all such Non-U.S. Plans, except with respect to each of the foregoing <u>clauses (i)</u> and <u>(ii)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>5.11(e)</u>, as would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

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Section 5.12 <u>Subsidiaries;</u> <u>Capital Stock</u>. As of the Closing Date, there are no Unrestricted Subsidiaries other than those specifically disclosed in <u>Schedule 5.12</u>, and all of the outstanding Capital Stock in each Restricted Subsidiary that is owned by a Loan Party has been validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable (other than for those Restricted Subsidiaries that are limited liability companies and limited partnerships and to the extent such concepts are not applicable in the relevant jurisdiction) and are owned free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens.

Section 5.13 <u>Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each of the Loan Parties is not engaged and will not engage, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of purchasing or carrying Margin Stock, or extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying Margin Stock and no proceeds of any Borrowings or drawings under any Letter of Credit will be used to purchase or carry any Margin Stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock in each case in violation of Regulations T, U or X of the FRB. Neither the making of any Credit Extension hereunder nor the use of proceeds thereof will violate any regulations of the FRB, including the provisions of Regulations T, U or X of the FRB.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) None of the Borrowers is required to be registered as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Section 5.14 <u>Disclosure</u>. As of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, no report, financial statement, certificate or other written information furnished by or on behalf of any Loan Party (other than projected financial information, pro forma financial information, other forward-looking information and information of a general economic or industry nature) to any Agent or any Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Sixth Amendment and the negotiation of this Agreement or delivered hereunder or any other Loan Document (as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished), when taken as a whole, contains any material misstatement of fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein (when taken as a whole), in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not materially misleading; <u>provided</u> that, with respect to projected and pro forma financial information and other forward-looking information, the Borrowers represent only that such information was prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time of preparation and delivery; it being understood that actual results may vary from such forecasts and that such variances may be material and that the Borrowers make no representation and warranty that such projections and other-forward looking information will in fact be realized. As of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, the information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification, if applicable and to the extent delivered in connection with the Sixth Amendment, is, to the knowledge of the Borrowers, true and correct in all respects.

Section 5.15 <u>Compliance with Laws</u>. Each Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary is in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of all Laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or to its properties, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted or (b) the failure to comply therewith, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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Section 5.16 <u>Intellectual Property; Licenses, Etc.</u> To the knowledge of the Borrowers, the Borrowers and each Subsidiary Guarantor owns, licenses or possesses the right to use, all of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, patents, inventions, trade secrets, formulas, proprietary information and know-how (collectively, "<u>IP Rights</u>") that are necessary for the operation of its respective business, as currently conducted, except to the extent such failure to own, license or possess, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 5.17 <u>Solvency</u>. On the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, immediately after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Sixth Amendment, the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are Solvent.

Section 5.19 <u>Anti</u><u>-Terrorism Laws; OFAC</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Anti</u><u>-Terrorism Laws</u>. Each Borrower and each of their respective Subsidiaries have conducted their businesses in compliance in all material respects with applicable Sanctions Laws and Regulations. No Borrowing or Letter of Credit, or use of proceeds, will violate or result in the violation of any applicable Sanctions Laws and Regulations applicable to any party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>OFAC</u>. None of (I) the Borrowers or any other Loan Party and (II) in any material respect, the Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties or any director, manager, officer or, to the knowledge of the Borrowers, any director, manager, officer, agent or employee of the Borrowers or any of their respective Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, (i) is a person whose property or interest in property is blocked or subject to blocking pursuant to Section 1 of the Executive Order, (ii) engages in any dealings or transactions prohibited by Section 2 of the Executive Order, or is otherwise associated with any such person in any manner that violates Section 2 of the Executive Order, (iii) is a Sanctioned Person, (iv) engages in any dealings in a Sanctioned Country or with a Sanctioned Person, unless authorized by the cognizant government authority, or (v) has exported, re-exported, transferred, or retransferred, directly or indirectly, any goods, software, technology, or services in violation of any applicable export control or economic sanctions laws, regulations, or orders, including those administered by OFAC, U.S. State Department, or the U.S. Commerce Department.

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Section 5.20 <u>Anti</u><u>-Corruption Laws</u>. No part of the proceeds of any Loan or Letter of Credit will be used for any improper payments, directly or indirectly, to any governmental official or employee, political party, official of a political party, candidate for political office, or anyone else acting in an official capacity, or any other party (if applicable) in order to obtain, retain or direct business or obtain any improper advantage, in violation of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010, as amended, and any similar laws, rules or regulations issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Borrowers (collectively, the "<u>Anti</u><u>-Corruption Laws</u>"). The Borrowers have implemented and maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Borrowers, their Subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with Anti-Corruption Laws, and the Borrowers, their Subsidiaries and their respective officers, directors and, to the knowledge of the Borrowers, their respective employees and agents are in compliance in all material respects with Anti-Corruption Laws.

Section 5.21 <u>[Reserved].</u>

Section 5.22 <u>Insurance</u>. The properties of each Borrower and each other Loan Party are insured with insurance companies that such Loan Party believes are financially sound and reputable that are not Affiliates of such Loan Party, in such amounts (after giving effect to any self-insurance compatible with the following standards), with such deductibles and covering such risks as are prudent in the reasonable business judgment of such Loan Party's officers.

Section 5.23 <u>Senior Indebtedness</u>. The Obligations constitute "Senior Indebtedness" (or any comparable term) under and as defined in the documentation governing any Subordinated Indebtedness.

ARTICLE VI.

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements, Secured Hedge Agreements, and Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized) hereunder or under any Loan Document shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain outstanding (other than Letters of Credit which have been Cash Collateralized), the Borrowers shall, and shall (except in the case of the covenants set forth in <u>Sections</u> <u>6.01</u>, <u>6.02</u> and <u>6.03</u>) cause each Restricted Subsidiary to:

Section 6.01 <u>Financial Statements</u>. Deliver to the Administrative Agent for further distribution to each Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Parent Borrower (or, if longer, within 2 Business Days after the last day of any extension or deferral period permitted by the SEC from time to time for the filing of annual reports on Form 10-K or on any applicable equivalent form), starting with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, a consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal year, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for such fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP, audited and accompanied by a report and opinion of an independent public accountant of recognized national standing, which report and opinion shall not be subject to any "going concern" or like qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph or any qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph limiting the scope of such audit (other than any such qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph that is with respect to, or resulting from, (i) an upcoming maturity date under the Facilities or other Indebtedness, (ii) any actual or potential inability to satisfy a financial maintenance covenant, including the Financial Covenant, (iii) the activities, operations, financial results, assets or liabilities of any Unrestricted Subsidiary or (iv) any emphasis of matter);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) within 45 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of the Parent Borrower (or, if longer, within 2 Business Days after the last day of any extension or deferral period permitted by the SEC from time to time for the filing of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or on any applicable equivalent form), commencing with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2022, a condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal quarter, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for such fiscal quarter and for the portion of the fiscal year then ended, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter of the previous fiscal year and the corresponding portion of the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and certified by a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower as fairly presenting in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP, subject only to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) concurrently with the delivery of any financial statements pursuant to <u>Sections 6.01(a)</u> and <u>(b</u>) above, calculations reflecting the adjustments necessary to eliminate the financial results of Unrestricted Subsidiaries (if any) from such consolidated financial statements (other than with respect to immaterial adjustments or eliminations due to Unrestricted Subsidiaries with de-minimis assets (taken as a whole)).

Notwithstanding the foregoing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) (i) in the event that the Parent Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent an Annual Report on Form 10-K for any fiscal year (or similar filing in the applicable jurisdiction), as filed with the SEC or in such form as would have been suitable for filing with the SEC (or similar governing body in the applicable jurisdiction, in each case), within the time frames set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> above, such Form 10-K shall satisfy all requirements of <u>clause (a)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>6.01</u> with respect to such fiscal year to the extent that it contains the information and report and opinion required by such <u>clause (a)</u> and such report and opinion does not contain any "going concern" or like qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph or any qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph as to the scope of audit (other than any such qualification, exception or explanatory paragraph expressly permitted to be contained therein under <u>clause (a)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>6.01</u>) and (ii) in the event that the Parent Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for any fiscal quarter (or similar filing in the applicable jurisdiction), as filed with the SEC or in such form as would have been suitable for filing with the SEC (or similar governing body in the applicable jurisdiction, in each case), within the time frames set forth in <u>clause (b)</u> above, such Form 10-Q shall satisfy all requirements of <u>clause (b)</u> of this Section with respect to such fiscal quarter to the extent that it contains the information required by such <u>clause (b)</u>, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) any financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u> and <u>6.01(b)</u> shall not be required to contain all purchase accounting adjustments relating to the Transactions or any other transactions permitted hereunder to the extent it is not practicable to include any such adjustments in such financial statements.

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Section 6.02 <u>Certificates; Other Information</u>. Deliver to the Administrative Agent for further distribution to each Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) no later than five days after the delivery of (i) the financial statements referred to in <u>Sections 6.01(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> or (ii) an Annual Report on Form 10-K or a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (in either case, delivered pursuant to the last paragraph of <u>Section</u> <u>6.01</u>), a duly completed Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower (which delivery may, unless the Administrative Agent or a Lender requests executed originals, be by electronic communication including fax or email and shall be deemed to be an original authentic counterpart thereof for all purposes);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) promptly after the same are available, copies of all reports on Form 8-K, Form S-3 and Form S-4 (or any other forms that may be substituted therefor) which the Parent Borrower may file or be required to file with the SEC or with any Governmental Authority that may be substituted therefor, or with any national securities exchange, and in any case not otherwise required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant hereto; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) promptly, such additional information regarding the business, legal, financial or corporate affairs of any Loan Party or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof as the Administrative Agent or any Lender through the Administrative Agent may from time to time reasonably request, subject, in all respects to any confidentiality and/or legal privilege, including any change in the information provided in the Beneficial Ownership Certification that would result in a change to the list of beneficial owners identified in parts (c) or (d) of such certification.

Documents required to be delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.01(a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> or <u>(c)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u> or <u>(c)</u> (or to the extent any such documents are included in materials otherwise filed with the SEC) may be delivered electronically and if so delivered, shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date on which such documents are posted on the Parent Borrower's behalf on the Platform or another relevant internet or intranet website, if any, to which each Lender and the Administrative Agent have access (whether a commercial, third-party website or whether sponsored by the Administrative Agent); <u>provided</u> that: the Parent Borrower shall notify (which may be by facsimile or electronic mail) the Administrative Agent of the posting of any such documents described in this paragraph and provide to the Administrative Agent by electronic mail electronic versions (*i.e.*, soft copies) of such documents to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall have no responsibility to monitor compliance by the Borrowers, and each Lender shall be solely responsible for timely accessing posted documents.

The Parent Borrower hereby acknowledges that (a) the Administrative Agent and/or the Arrangers will make available to the Lenders and the L/C Issuers materials and/or information provided by or on behalf of the Parent Borrower hereunder (collectively, "<u>Borrower Materials</u>") by posting the Borrower Materials on IntraLinks/IntraAgency, SyndTrak or another similar electronic system (the "<u>Platform</u>") and (b) certain of the Lenders (each, a "<u>Public Lender</u>") may have personnel who wish only to receive information that (i) is publicly available or (ii) is not material with respect to the Borrowers or their respective securities for purposes of applicable foreign, United States federal and state securities laws with respect to the Parent Borrower or its Affiliates, or the respective securities of any of the foregoing, and who may be engaged in investment and other market related activities with respect to such Persons' securities (as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith) (such information, "<u>Public Side Information</u>"). The Parent Borrower hereby agrees that it will identify that portion of the Borrower Materials that may be distributed to the Public Lenders and that (w) all such Borrower Materials shall be clearly and conspicuously marked "PUBLIC SIDE" or "PUBLIC" which, at a minimum, shall mean that the word "PUBLIC SIDE" or "PUBLIC" shall appear prominently on the first page thereof; (x) by marking Borrower Materials

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"PUBLIC SIDE" or "PUBLIC", the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to have authorized the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the L/C Issuers and the Lenders to treat such Borrower Materials as only containing Public Side Information (<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that to the extent such Borrower Materials constitute Information, they shall be treated as set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>); (y) all Borrower Materials marked "PUBLIC SIDE" or "PUBLIC" are permitted to be made available through a portion of the Platform designated "Public Side Information"; and (z) any Borrower Materials that are not marked "PUBLIC SIDE" or "PUBLIC" shall be deemed to contain material non-public information (within the meaning of United States federal and state securities laws) and shall not be suitable for posting on a portion of the Platform designated "Public Side Information." Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, financial statements delivered pursuant to <u>Sections 6.01(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, Compliance Certificates delivered pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>6.02(b)</u> (other than any such portion of a Compliance Certificate that may contain material non-public information, which information shall be redacted in the version posted to Public Lenders) and the list of Disqualified Institutions shall be deemed to be suitable for posting on a portion of the Platform designated "Public Side Information."

Section 6.03 <u>Notices</u>. Promptly, after a Responsible Officer of any Borrower or any Guarantor has obtained knowledge thereof, notify the Administrative Agent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) of the occurrence of any Default; <u>provided</u>, that any Default for failure to provide a timely notice pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>6.03</u> shall be cured by delivery of such notice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) of the institution of any material litigation not previously disclosed by any Borrower to the Administrative Agent, or any material development in any material litigation that is reasonably likely to be adversely determined, and would, in either case, if adversely determined be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) of the occurrence of any ERISA Event, where there is any reasonable likelihood of the imposition of liability on any Loan Party as a result thereof that would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Each notice pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>6.03</u> shall be accompanied by a statement of a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action the Borrowers have taken and propose to take with respect thereto.

Section 6.04 <u>Payment of Taxes</u>. Pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy as the same shall become due and payable, all Taxes (including in its capacity as withholding agent) imposed upon it or its income, profits, properties or other assets, unless the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP (or, with respect to any Non-U.S. Subsidiaries, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that are applicable in their respective jurisdiction of organization) are being maintained by a Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary; except to the extent the failure to pay, discharge or satisfy the same would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 6.05 <u>Preservation of Existence, Etc.</u> (a) Preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect its legal existence under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization except in a transaction permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> or <u>7.04</u>, (b) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges (including its good standing, if such concept is applicable in its jurisdiction of organization), permits, licenses and franchises necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business, except to the extent that failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or as otherwise permitted hereunder, and (c)

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use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve or renew all of its registered copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade names and service marks, the non-preservation of which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or as otherwise permitted hereunder, <u>provided</u> that nothing in this <u>Section</u> <u>6.05</u> shall require the preservation, renewal or maintenance of, or prevent the abandonment by, any Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary of any registered copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade names and service marks that such Borrower or Restricted Subsidiary reasonably determines is not useful to its business or no longer commercially desirable.

Section 6.06 <u>Maintenance of Properties</u>. Except if the failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, maintain, preserve and protect all of its tangible properties and equipment that are necessary in the operation of its business in good working order, repair and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted and casualty or condemnation excepted.

Section 6.07 <u>Maintenance of Insurance</u>. Except if the failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, maintain in full force and effect, with insurance companies that the Parent Borrower believes (in the good faith judgment of the management of the Parent Borrower) are financially sound and responsible at the time the relevant coverage is placed or renewed, insurance in at least such amounts (after giving effect to any self-insurance which the Parent Borrower believes (in the good faith judgment of management of the Parent Borrower) is reasonable and prudent in light of the size and nature of its business) with such deductibles and covering such risks as are prudent in the reasonable business judgment of management of the Parent Borrower; <u>provided</u> that, notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary be required to obtain or maintain insurance that is more restrictive than its normal course of practice. Subject to <u>Section</u> <u>6.16</u>, the Borrowers shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that at all times the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, shall be named as an additional insured with respect to U.S. general liability policies (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include any directors and officers policies, workers compensation, business interruption policies or cyber policies) maintained by the Borrowers and each Subsidiary Guarantor and the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, shall be named as loss payee and mortgagee with respect to the U.S. general property insurance maintained by the Borrowers and each Subsidiary Guarantor; <u>provided</u> that, unless an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing and either the Administrative Agent shall have exercised its rights pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> or is deemed to automatically have exercised its rights pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>, (A) all proceeds from insurance policies shall be paid to the Borrowers or the applicable Subsidiary Guarantor, (B) to the extent any Agent receives any proceeds, such Agent shall promptly turn over to the Borrowers any amounts received by it as an additional insured or loss payee under any insurance maintained by the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, and (C) each Agent agrees that the Borrowers and/or their applicable Subsidiaries shall have the sole right to adjust or settle any claims under such insurance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to Non-U.S. Subsidiaries and Collateral located outside of the United States, the requirements of this <u>Section</u> <u>6.07</u> shall be deemed satisfied if the Parent Borrower obtains insurance policies that are customary and appropriate for the applicable jurisdiction and for the avoidance of doubt there shall be no obligation to ensure that the Collateral Agent or the Secured Parties are named as an additional insured or named as loss payee, or to deliver any certificates or endorsements with respect to any such policies.

Section 6.08 <u>Compliance with Laws</u>. Comply with the requirements of all applicable Laws (including ERISA and the PATRIOT Act, Anti-Corruption Laws and Sanctions Laws and Regulations) and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees of any Governmental Authority applicable to it or to its business or property, except if the failure to comply therewith, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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Section 6.09 <u>Books and Records</u>. Maintain proper books of record and account, in a manner to allow financial statements to be prepared in all material respects in conformity with GAAP in respect of all financial transactions and matters involving the assets and business of the Borrowers or, if applicable, the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be (it being understood and agreed that Non-U.S. Subsidiaries may maintain individual books and records in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that are applicable in their respective jurisdiction of organization).

Section 6.10 <u>Inspection Rights</u>. Permit representatives of the Administrative Agent to visit and inspect any of its properties (subject to the rights of lessees or sublessees thereof and subject to any restrictions or limitations in the applicable lease, sublease or other written occupancy arrangement pursuant to which such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary is a party), to examine its corporate, financial and operating records, and make copies thereof or abstracts therefrom, and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with its directors, managers and officers, all at the reasonable expense of the Borrowers and at such reasonable times during normal business hours, upon reasonable advance written notice to the Borrowers; <u>provided</u> that (i) only the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders may exercise rights under this <u>Section</u> <u>6.10</u>, (ii) excluding any such visits and inspections during the continuation of an Event of Default, the Administrative Agent shall not exercise such rights more often than one time during any calendar year and (iii) such exercise shall be at the Borrowers' expense; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that when an Event of Default is continuing the Administrative Agent (or any of its respective representatives) may do any of the foregoing at the expense of the Borrowers at any time and from time to time during normal business hours and upon reasonable advance written notice. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall give the Borrowers the opportunity to participate in any discussions with the Borrowers' accountants. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>Section</u> <u>6.10</u>, none of the Borrowers nor any Restricted Subsidiary will be required to disclose or permit the inspection or discussion of, any document, information or other matter (i) that constitutes non-financial trade secrets or non-financial proprietary information, (ii) in respect of which disclosure to the Administrative Agent or any Lender (or their respective representatives or contractors) is prohibited by Law or any binding agreement or (iii) that is subject to attorney client or similar privilege or constitutes attorney work product.

Section 6.11 <u>Use of Proceeds</u>. The Borrowers will use the Letters of Credit and the proceeds of the Loans only as provided in <u>Sections</u> <u>5.07</u>, <u>5.13(a)</u>, <u>5.19</u> and<u> </u><u>5.20</u>.

Section 6.12 <u>Covenant to Guarantee Obligations and Give Security</u>. Upon the formation or acquisition (including, without limitation, upon the formation of any Subsidiary that is a Divided LLC) of any new Wholly Owned Subsidiary by any Loan Party (<u>provided</u> that each of (i) any Subsidiary Redesignation resulting in an Unrestricted Subsidiary becoming a Restricted Subsidiary and (ii) any Excluded Subsidiary ceasing to be an Excluded Subsidiary but remaining a Restricted Subsidiary shall be deemed to constitute the acquisition of a Restricted Subsidiary for all purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u>), and upon the acquisition of any property (other than Excluded Property) by any Loan Party, which property, in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent, is not already subject to a perfected Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties (and where such a perfected Lien would be required in accordance with the terms of the Collateral Documents or other Loan Documents), the Borrowers shall, at the Borrowers' expense but, in each case, subject to the Perfection Exceptions, the terms and conditions of the Collateral Documents (including any deadlines therein) and, in the case of any Loan Party that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, the Guaranty and Security Principles:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in connection with the formation or acquisition of a Subsidiary, within 120 days after such formation or acquisition or, in each case, such longer period as the Collateral Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion, (A) cause each such Subsidiary that is not an Excluded Subsidiary to duly execute and deliver (subject, in the case of any Loan Party that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, to the Guaranty and Security Principles) to the Collateral Agent a guaranty or guaranty supplement, in form and substance

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reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, guaranteeing the Obligations and a joinder or supplement to the applicable Collateral Documents (or, as applicable, new Collateral Documents) and (B) (if not already so delivered) deliver certificates (or the foreign equivalent thereof, as applicable) representing the Pledged Interests of each such Subsidiary (if any) (other than any Unrestricted Subsidiary) held by the applicable Loan Party accompanied by undated stock powers or other appropriate instruments of transfer executed in blank and instruments evidencing the Pledged Debt owing by such Subsidiary to any Loan Party indorsed in blank to the Collateral Agent, together with, if requested by the Collateral Agent, supplements to the applicable Security Agreement (or, as applicable, new Collateral Documents); <u>provided</u> that any Excluded Property shall not be required to be pledged as Collateral,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) within 120 days after the acquisition of any such property (or, in each case, such longer period, as the Collateral Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion) duly execute and deliver, and cause each such Subsidiary that is not an Excluded Subsidiary to duly execute and deliver (subject, in the case of any Loan Party that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, to the Guaranty and Security Principles) to the Collateral Agent one or more Security Agreement Supplements, Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplements, Collateral Documents as specified by and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent (consistent, to the extent applicable, with the applicable Security Agreement, the Intellectual Property Security Agreement and the other Collateral Documents), securing payment of all the Secured Obligations of the applicable Loan Party or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, under the Loan Documents and establishing Liens on all such properties or property; <u>provided</u> that such properties or property shall not be required to be pledged as Collateral, and no Security Agreement Supplements, Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplements shall be required to be delivered in respect thereof, to the extent that any such properties or property constitute Excluded Property or, in the case of any Loan Party that is not a U.S. Subsidiary, would be excluded by the Guaranty and Security Principles,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) within 120 days after such formation or acquisition (or, in each case, such longer period, as the Collateral Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion) take, and cause such Subsidiary that is not an Excluded Subsidiary and each applicable Loan Party to take, whatever action (including the filing of UCC financing statements, the giving of notices and delivery of stock and membership interest certificates or foreign equivalents representing the applicable Capital Stock) as may be necessary or advisable in the reasonable opinion of the Collateral Agent to vest in the Collateral Agent (or in any representative of the Collateral Agent designated by it), subject to the Legal Reservations and <u>Section</u> <u>5.03</u>, valid and subsisting Liens on the properties purported to be subject to Security Agreement Supplements, Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplements, supplements to other Collateral Documents, security agreements and new Collateral Documents delivered pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u>, in each case to the extent required under the Loan Documents and subject to the Perfection Exceptions and, in the case of any Loan Party that is not a U.S. Subsidiary, the Guaranty and Security Principles, enforceable against all third parties in accordance with their terms,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) within 120 days after the request of the Collateral Agent (or, in each case, such longer period as the Collateral Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion) deliver to the Collateral Agent, Organization Documents, resolutions and a signed copy of one or more customary opinions, addressed to the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties, of counsel for the Loan Parties (or the Collateral Agent, as applicable) reasonably acceptable to the Collateral Agent as to such matters as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) at any time and from time to time, promptly execute and deliver any and all further instruments and documents and take all such other action as the Collateral Agent in its reasonable judgment may deem necessary or desirable in obtaining the full benefits of, or in perfecting and preserving the Liens of, such guaranties, Security Agreement Supplements, Intellectual Property Security Agreement Supplements, Collateral Documents and security agreements, in each case, with respect to guaranteeing and/or securing Obligations consistent with the terms hereof, in each case subject to the Perfection Exceptions and, in the case of any Loan Party that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, the Guaranty and Security Principles.

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein the Borrower Representative may elect to cause any Restricted Subsidiary that is not otherwise required to be a Subsidiary Guarantor to provide a Guarantee of the Obligations by causing such Restricted Subsidiary to execute a joinder to the Guaranty and each applicable Collateral Document in substantially the form attached as an exhibit thereto, and any such Restricted Subsidiary shall be a Loan Party and Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes hereunder; <u>provided</u> that (a) the jurisdiction of incorporation of any non-U.S. Subsidiary shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in light of legal permissibility and the policies and procedures of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders for similarly situated companies (as reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent) and (b) any subsequent release of any such Restricted Subsidiary from its obligations as a Guarantor on the basis of such Restricted Subsidiary being an Excluded Subsidiary shall be subject to such Restricted Subsidiary having capacity to Incur then-existing Indebtedness and Liens of such Restricted Subsidiary once it is no longer a Guarantor (as determined at the time of such release).

Section 6.13 <u>Compliance with Environmental Laws</u>. Except, in each case, to the extent that the failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, comply, and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all lessees and other Persons operating or occupying its properties to comply, with all Environmental Laws and Environmental Permits; obtain, maintain and renew all applicable Environmental Permits necessary for its operations and properties; and, to the extent required under Environmental Laws, conduct any investigation, mitigation, study, sampling and testing, and undertake any cleanup, removal or remedial, corrective or other action necessary to respond to and remove and clean up all Hazardous Materials from any of its properties, in accordance with the requirements of all Environmental Laws; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall be required to undertake any such cleanup, removal, remedial, corrective or other action to the extent that its obligation to do so is being contested in good faith and by proper proceedings and appropriate reserves are being maintained with respect to such circumstances in accordance with GAAP.

Section 6.15 <u>Maintenance of Ratings</u>. Use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain (but not obtain or maintain a specific rating) any two of the following: (i) a public corporate family rating of the Parent Borrower and a rating of the outstanding Term Facilities, in each case from Moody's, (ii) a public corporate credit rating of the Parent Borrower and a rating of the outstanding Term Facilities, in each case from S&P and/or (iii) a public corporate credit rating of the Parent Borrower and a rating of the outstanding Term Facilities, in each case from Fitch (it being understood and agreed that "commercially reasonable efforts" shall in any event include the payment by the Parent Borrower of customary rating agency fees and cooperation with customary information and data requests by Moody's, S&P and/or Fitch, as applicable, in connection with their ratings process).

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Section 6.16 <u>Post</u><u>-Closing Undertakings</u>. Within the time periods specified on <u>Schedule 6.16</u> hereto (as each may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion), provide such Collateral Documents and complete such undertakings as are set forth on <u>Schedule 6.16</u> hereto.

Section 6.17 <u>No Change in Line of Business</u>. Continue to engage in substantially similar lines of business as those lines of business conducted by the Borrowers and the Restricted Subsidiaries on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date including any business reasonably related, complementary, synergistic or ancillary thereto or reasonable extensions thereof.

Section 6.18 <u>Transactions with Affiliates</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrowers will not, and will not permit their Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction or series of transactions, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate of any Borrower involving aggregate consideration in excess of the greater of (x) $202,500,000 and (y) 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (each of the foregoing, an "<u>Affiliate Transaction</u>"), unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) such Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are not materially less favorable to the relevant Borrower or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that could have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the relevant Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unrelated Person on an arm's length basis (as determined in good faith by a Responsible Officer or the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of the greater of (x) $270,000,000 and (y) 20% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, the Parent Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a resolution adopted in good faith by the majority of the Board of Directors of any Borrower approving such Affiliate Transaction, together with a certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of the Parent Borrower certifying that the Board of Directors of such Borrower determined or resolved that such Affiliate Transaction complies with <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(a)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The foregoing provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(a)</u> shall not apply to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) transactions between or among the Loan Parties and/or any of their Restricted Subsidiaries (or an entity that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such transaction);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) (a) Restricted Payments permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> and (b) Permitted Investments (other than Permitted Investments under <u>clause (13)</u> of the definition thereof);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) transactions in which any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, delivers to the Administrative Agent a letter from an Independent Financial Advisor stating that such transaction is fair to such Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary from a financial point of view or meets the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(a)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) payments, loans, advances or guarantees (or cancellation of loans, advances or guarantees) to employees, officers, directors, managers, consultants or independent contractors for bona fide business purposes or in the ordinary course of business;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) any agreement or arrangement as in effect as of the Closing Date or as thereafter amended, supplemented or replaced (so long as such amendment, supplement or replacement agreement is not materially disadvantageous (as determined in good faith by the senior management of the Parent Borrower) to the Lenders when taken as a whole as compared to the original agreement or arrangement as in effect on the Closing Date) or any transaction or payments contemplated thereby;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) the existence of, or the performance by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of its obligations under the terms of, any stockholders or similar agreement (including any registration rights agreement or purchase agreement related thereto) to which it is a party entered into as of the Closing Date or other similar transactions, arrangements or agreements which it may enter into thereafter; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the existence of, or the performance by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of its obligations under, any future amendment to any such existing transaction, arrangement or agreement or under any similar transaction, arrangement or agreement entered into after the Closing Date shall only be permitted by this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u><u>7</u><u>)</u> to the extent that the terms of any such existing transaction, arrangement or agreement, together with all amendments thereto, taken as a whole, or new transaction, arrangement or agreement are not otherwise disadvantageous (as determined in good faith by the senior management or the Board of Directors of the Parent Borrower) to the Lenders, in any material respect when taken as a whole as compared with the original transaction, arrangement or agreement as in effect on the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) transactions with customers, clients, suppliers or purchasers or sellers of goods or services, in each case, in the ordinary course of business and otherwise in compliance with the terms of this Agreement, which are fair to the Borrowers and their Restricted Subsidiaries or are on terms at least as favorable (as determined in good faith by the senior management of the Parent Borrower) as might reasonably have been obtained at such time from an unaffiliated party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) any transaction effected as part of a Qualified Receivables Financing or a Qualified Receivables Factoring;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) the sale, issuance or transfer of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of a Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) customary payments by the Parent Borrower and any of the Restricted Subsidiaries made for any financial advisory, financing, underwriting or placement services or in respect of other investment banking activities (including in connection with acquisitions or divestitures), which payments are approved by the majority of the members of the Board of Directors or a majority of the disinterested members of the board of directors of the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary in good faith;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) the payment of fees, expenses and indemnities and other payments pursuant to, and the other transactions pursuant to, the agreements set forth on <u>Schedule</u> <u>6.18</u> (as such agreements are in effect on the Closing Date, together with any amendment thereto to the extent such an amendment is not adverse to the Lenders in any material respect);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) any transaction with a Person (other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary) that would constitute an Affiliate Transaction solely because a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary owns an Equity Interest in or otherwise controls such Person; <u>provided</u> that no Affiliate of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary) shall have a beneficial interest or otherwise participate in such Person;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) transactions between any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and any Person that would constitute an Affiliate solely because such Person is a director or such Person has a director which is also a director of any Borrower or any direct or indirect parent of any Borrower; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such director abstains from voting as a director of such Borrower or such direct or indirect parent of any Borrower, as the case may be, on any matter involving such other Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) the formation and maintenance of any consolidated group or subgroup for tax, accounting or cash pooling or management purposes in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) transactions to effect the Transactions and the payment of all transaction, underwriting, commitment and other fees and expenses related to the Transactions (including the Transaction Costs);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) pledges of Equity Interests of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) the issuances of securities or other payments, awards or grants in cash, securities or otherwise pursuant to, or the funding of, employment arrangements, equity purchase agreements, stock options and stock ownership plans or similar employee benefit plans approved by the board of directors of a Borrower or of a Restricted Subsidiary, as appropriate, in good faith;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) (i) any employment, consulting, service or termination agreement, or customary indemnification arrangements, entered into by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries with current, former or future officers, directors, employees, managers, consultants and independent contractors of any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (or of any direct or indirect parent of such Borrower to the extent such agreements or arrangements are in respect of services performed for such Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries), (ii) any subscription agreement or similar agreement pertaining to the repurchase of Equity Interests pursuant to put/call rights or similar rights with current, former or future officers, directors, employees, managers, consultants and independent contractors of any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or of any direct or indirect parent of such Borrower and (iii) any payment of compensation (including bonus and severance arrangements) or other employee compensation, benefit plan or arrangement, any health, disability or similar insurance plan which covers officers, directors, employees, managers, consultants and independent contractors of any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any direct or indirect parent of such Borrower (including amounts paid pursuant to any management equity plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or agreement or any stock subscription or shareholder agreement, stock option or similar plans and any successor plan thereto and any supplemental executive retirement benefit plans or arrangements), in each case in the ordinary course of business or as otherwise approved in good faith by management of the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary, as appropriate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) (A) investments by Affiliates in securities, loans or other Indebtedness or preferred Equity Interests of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and transactions with Affiliates solely in their capacity as holders of Indebtedness or preferred Equity Interests of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (B) payments to Affiliates in respect of securities or loans or other Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries contemplated in the foregoing clause (A) or that were acquired from Persons other than the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, in accordance with the terms of such securities or loans;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) (A) the granting of registration and other customary rights in connection with the issuance of Equity Interests by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries not otherwise prohibited by the Loan Documents, (B) the existence of, or the performance by any Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of their obligations under the terms of, any registration rights agreement or shareholder's agreement to which they are a party or become a party in the future and (C) and the payment of reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses relating to registration rights and indemnities provided in connection with the foregoing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22) investments by any Affiliate or a direct or indirect parent of any Borrower in securities of any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or debt securities or Preferred Stock of any Restricted Subsidiary (and payment of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by such Affiliate or a direct or indirect parent of such Borrower in connection therewith);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23) transactions with joint ventures for the purchase or sale of goods, equipment and services entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24) any lease (or sublease) entered into between any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, as lessee (or sublessee), and any Affiliate of any Borrower, as lessor, in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25) (i) intellectual property and technology licenses and research and development agreements in the ordinary course of business and (ii) intercompany intellectual property and technology licenses and research and development agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26) transactions pursuant to, and complying with, <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> (to the extent such transaction complies with <u>Section</u> <u>6.18(a)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u>);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(27) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28) Permitted Restructuring Transactions; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29) transactions between or among the Parent Borrower and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries not otherwise prohibited hereunder.

ARTICLE VII.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS

So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements, Secured Hedge Agreements, and Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized) hereunder or under any Loan Document shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain outstanding (other than Letters of Credit which have been Cash Collateralized), the Borrowers shall not, nor shall they permit any other Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly:

Section 7.01 <u>Indebtedness</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Incur any Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness) or issue any shares of Disqualified Stock, and the Parent Borrower will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any shares of Preferred Stock; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Parent Borrower and any Restricted Subsidiary may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness) or issue shares of Disqualified Stock and any Restricted Subsidiary may issue shares of Preferred Stock, in each case so long as (i) the Maximum Leverage Requirement is satisfied for the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of the date on

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which such additional Indebtedness is Incurred or such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock is issued and (ii) such additional Indebtedness, such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, to the extent Incurred by a Loan Party and for the avoidance of doubt subject to clause (B) of the following proviso, satisfies the requirements set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> through <u>(vii)</u> as if the references therein to "Incremental Equivalent Debt" were to such additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (any such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock collectively, "<u>Ratio Debt</u>"); <u>provided</u>, that the aggregate principal amount of Ratio Debt and Acquisition Ratio Debt either (A) Incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties, or (B) that doesn't satisfy the requirements set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> <u>and (ii)</u>, together with the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness Incurred under <u>clause (t)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", shall not exceed in the aggregate the greater of (x) $674,500,000 and (y) 50% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding.

The foregoing limitations will not apply to (collectively, "<u>Permitted Debt</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) (x) Indebtedness arising under the Loan Documents including any refinancing thereof in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>, (y) Indebtedness of the Loan Parties evidenced by Refinancing Notes and any Permitted Refinancing thereof (or successive Permitted Refinancings thereof) and (z) Indebtedness of the Loan Parties evidenced by Incremental Equivalent Debt and any Permitted Refinancing thereof (or successive Permitted Refinancings thereof);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Capitalized Lease Obligations and other purchase money obligations Incurred by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with any Sale/Leaseback Transactions not to exceed the greater of (x) $371,000,000 and (y) 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (the "<u>Sale/Leaseback Basket</u>"); <u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any Sale/Leaseback Transactions not made in reliance of the Sale/Leaseback Basket shall be permitted subject to the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> and <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, in each case without giving effect to (i) the application of sections (B) or (C) in the proviso to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> and (ii) any reinvestment rights pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(b)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Indebtedness and Disqualified Stock of the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and Preferred Stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries existing on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (excluding Indebtedness described in <u>clause (a)</u> above) and, to the extent in an outstanding individual principal amount in excess of $10,000,000, listed on <u>Schedule 7.01</u> and, for the avoidance of doubt, all Capitalized Lease Obligations existing on the Sixth Amendment Effective Date (whether or not listed on <u>Schedule 7.01</u>) and Permitted Refinancings thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Indebtedness (including Capitalized Lease Obligations and mortgage financings as purchase money obligations) Incurred by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, Disqualified Stock issued by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and Preferred Stock issued by any Restricted Subsidiaries to finance all or any part of the purchase, lease, construction, installation, repair or improvement of property (real or personal), plant or equipment or other fixed or capital assets (whether through the direct purchase of assets or the Capital Stock of any Person owning such assets) and Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock arising from the conversion of the obligations of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary under or pursuant to any "synthetic lease" transactions to on-balance sheet Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, including all Indebtedness Incurred and Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (d)</u>, not to exceed the greater

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of (x) $371,000,000 and (y) 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus*, in the case of any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock permitted under this <u>clause (d)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses; <u>provided</u> that Capitalized Lease Obligations Incurred by Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to this <u>clause (d)</u> in connection with a Sale/Leaseback Transaction shall not be subject to the foregoing limitation so long as the proceeds of such Sale/Leaseback Transaction are applied in accordance with the proviso of <u>clause (b)</u> of this definition of "Permitted Indebtedness" (it being understood that any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (d)</u> shall cease to be deemed Incurred, issued or outstanding pursuant to this <u>clause (d)</u> but shall be deemed Incurred or issued and outstanding as Ratio Debt from and after the first date on which the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, could have Incurred such Indebtedness or issued such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as Ratio Debt (to the extent the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries are able to Incur any Liens related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock issued by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and Preferred Stock issued by any Restricted Subsidiaries constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit (including trade letters of credit) or bank guarantees or similar instruments issued in the ordinary course of business, including (i) guarantees or obligations with respect to letters of credit or performance or surety bonds in respect of workers' compensation claims, health, disability or other employee benefits (whether current or former) or property, casualty or liability insurance or self-insurance, or other Indebtedness with respect to reimbursement-type obligations regarding workers' compensation claims, health, disability or other employee benefits (whether current or former) or property, casualty or liability insurance and (ii) guarantees of Indebtedness Incurred by customers in connection with the purchase or other acquisition of equipment or supplies in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Incurrence of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock arising from agreements of the Parent Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries providing for indemnification, earn-outs, adjustment of purchase or acquisition price or similar obligations or from guaranties, surety bonds, bid bonds or performance bonds securing the performance of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in each case, Incurred in connection with the Transactions or with the acquisition or disposition of any business, assets or a Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower in accordance with this Agreement, other than guarantees of Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such business, assets or Subsidiary for the purpose of financing such acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary or the Parent Borrower owing to the Parent Borrower or another Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that (x) (A) if the Parent Borrower or a Loan Party Incurs such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock owing to a Non-Loan Party, such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock is subordinated in right of payment to the Parent Borrower's Obligations or Guarantee of such Loan Party, as applicable, pursuant to the Intercompany Subordination Agreement and (B) any subsequent issuance or transfer of any Capital Stock or any other event that results in any Restricted Subsidiary lending such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred

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Stock ceasing to be a Restricted Subsidiary or any other subsequent transfer of any such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (except to the Parent Borrower or another Restricted Subsidiary) shall be deemed, in each case, to be an Incurrence of such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock not permitted by this <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> and (y) Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party owing to any Loan Party under this <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> shall be subject to, and shall comply with, the proviso set forth in <u>clause (2)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Investments" or <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)</u><u>(21)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Swap Contracts and cash management services Incurred (including in connection with any Qualified Receivables Financing), other than for speculative purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) obligations (including reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit or bank guarantees or similar instruments) in respect of customs, self-insurance, performance, bid, appeal and surety bonds and completion guarantees and similar obligations provided by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and Preferred Stock of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference that, when aggregated with the principal amount or liquidation preference of all other Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock and Preferred Stock then outstanding and Incurred pursuant to this <u>clause (l)</u>, does not exceed the greater of (x) $742,000,000 and (y) 55% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus*, in the case of any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock permitted under this <u>clause (l)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses, *plus*, at the Parent Borrower's option, an amount equal to the amount available under the Cash-Capped Incremental Facility at such time (it being understood that any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (l)</u> shall cease to be deemed Incurred, issued or outstanding pursuant to this <u>clause (l)</u> but shall be deemed Incurred or issued and outstanding as Ratio Debt from and after the first date on which the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, could have Incurred such Indebtedness or issued such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as Ratio Debt (to the extent the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries are able to Incur any Liens related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) any guarantee by the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock, Preferred Stock or other obligations of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries so long as the Incurrence of such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock, Preferred Stock or other obligations by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, and in the case of a guarantee by a Loan Party, any related Investment, is permitted under the terms of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) the Incurrence by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock or the issuance of Preferred Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary that serves to refund, refinance, replace, redeem, repurchase, retire or defease, and is in an aggregate principal amount (or if issued with original issue discount an aggregate issue price) that is equal to or less than, Indebtedness incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued as Ratio Debt or permitted under <u>clause (b)</u>, <u>clause (c)</u>, <u>clause (d)</u>, <u>clause (l)</u>, this <u>clause (n)</u>, <u>clause (o)</u>, <u>clause (r)</u>, <u>clause (t)</u>, <u>clause (cc)</u> or <u>clause (dd)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u> (<u>provided</u> that any amounts incurred under this <u>clause (n)</u> as Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to any of the foregoing clauses shall reduce the amount available under such clauses so long as such Refinancing Indebtedness remains outstanding or any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued to so refund, replace, refinance, redeem, repurchase, retire or defease

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such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock), plus any Refinancing Expenses and any committed or undrawn amounts with respect to such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (subject to the following proviso, "<u>Refinancing Indebtedness</u>"); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Refinancing Indebtedness:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity at the time such Refinancing Indebtedness is Incurred that is not less than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refunded, refinanced, replaced, redeemed, repurchased or retired (which (i) in the case of bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt, will be determined by reference to the notes or loans into which such bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt are converted or for which such bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt are exchanged at maturity and (ii) will be subject to other customary offers to repurchase or mandatory prepayments upon a change of control (or, with respect to convertible notes, fundamental change offers), asset sale or event of loss and customary acceleration rights after an event of default and, with respect to convertible notes, pursuant to settlements upon conversion);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) has a Stated Maturity that is no earlier than the Stated Maturity of the Indebtedness being refunded, refinanced, replaced, redeemed, repurchased or retired (which (i) in the case of bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt, will be determined by reference to the notes or loans into which such bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt are converted or for which such bridge loans or Extendable Bridge Loans/Interim Debt are exchanged at maturity and (ii) will be subject to other customary offers to repurchase or mandatory prepayments upon a change of control, asset sale or event of loss and customary acceleration rights after an event of default);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) to the extent that such Refinancing Indebtedness refinances (i) Subordinated Indebtedness, such Refinancing Indebtedness is Subordinated Indebtedness or (ii) Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, such Refinancing Indebtedness is Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, respectively;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) shall not include (x) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of a Non-Loan Party that refinances Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of a Borrower or a Guarantor, or (y) Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock of a Borrower or Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary that refinances Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) to the extent such Refinancing Indebtedness is secured, the Liens securing such Refinancing Indebtedness have a Lien priority equal to or junior to the Indebtedness being refunded, refinanced, replaced, redeemed, repurchased or retired;

<u>provided</u> that <u>subclauses (1)</u> and <u>(2)</u> will not apply to any refunding or refinancing of any secured Indebtedness other than Ratio Debt, Acquisition Ratio Debt or any successive Refinancing Indebtedness in each case thereof or Indebtedness otherwise secured by assets constituting Collateral;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) (1) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (i) of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries Incurred or assumed in connection with an acquisition of any assets (including Capital Stock), business or Person and (ii) of any Person that is acquired by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or merged into or consolidated or amalgamated with the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary in accordance

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with the terms of this Agreement and (2) Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued or, in each case, assumed in anticipation of, or in connection with, an acquisition of any assets, business (including Capital Stock) or Person or any similar Investment (any such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock collectively, "<u>Acquisition Ratio Debt</u>"), in each case so long as (i) after giving Pro Forma Effect to such acquisition, merger, consolidation or amalgamation and the Incurrence of such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, (A) the Parent Borrower would be permitted to Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness as Ratio Debt or (B) the Maximum Leverage Requirement is satisfied for the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of the date on which such additional Indebtedness is Incurred or such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock is issued and (ii) such additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, to the extent Incurred by a Loan Party, complies with the requirements set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(b)(i)</u> through <u>(vii)</u> as if the references therein to Incremental Equivalent Debt were to such additional Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate principal amount of Acquisition Ratio Debt and Ratio Debt either (A) Incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties or (B) that doesn't satisfy the requirements set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(b)(i)</u> <u>and (ii)</u>, together with the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness Incurred under <u>clause (t)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", shall not exceed in the aggregate the greater of (x) $674,500,000 and (y) 50% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary supported by a letter of credit or bank guarantee issued pursuant to any credit facility permitted hereunder, so long as such letter of credit has not been terminated and is in a principal amount not in excess of the stated amount of such letter of credit or bank guarantee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) Contribution Indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary consisting of (x) installment insurance premiums, (y) the financing of insurance premiums or (z) take-or-pay obligations contained in supply arrangements, in each case, in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of Non-Loan Parties in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, not to exceed, together with the aggregate principal amount of Ratio Debt and Acquisition Ratio Debt that is either (A) Incurred by Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties or (B) that doesn't satisfy the requirements set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>2.15(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> <u>and (ii)</u>, in the aggregate, the greater of (x) $674,500,000 and (y) 50% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus,* in the case of any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock permitted under this <u>clause (t)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses (it being understood that any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (t)</u> shall cease to be deemed Incurred, issued or outstanding pursuant to this <u>clause (t)</u> but shall be deemed Incurred or issued and outstanding as Ratio Debt from and after the first date on which such Non-Loan Party could have Incurred such Indebtedness or issued such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as Ratio Debt (to the extent such Non-Loan Party is able to Incur any Liens related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of a joint venture to the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary and to the other holders of Equity Interests or participants of such joint venture, so long as the percentage of the aggregate amount of such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of such joint venture owed to such holders of its Equity Interests or participants of such joint venture does not exceed the percentage of the aggregate outstanding amount of the Equity Interests of such joint venture held by such holders or such participant's participation in such joint venture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued in a Qualified Receivables Financing or Qualified Receivables Factoring that is not recourse to Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (except for Standard Securitization Undertakings) other than (x) a Receivables Subsidiary or (y) a Person described in the definition of "Factoring Transaction";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) Indebtedness owed or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued on a short-term basis to banks and other financial institutions in the ordinary course of business of the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries with such banks or financial institutions that arises in connection with ordinary banking arrangements, including cash management, cash pooling arrangements and related activities to manage cash balances of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries and joint ventures including treasury, depository, overdraft, credit, purchasing or debit card, electronic funds transfer and other cash management arrangements and Indebtedness in respect of netting services, overdraft protection, credit card programs, automatic clearinghouse arrangements and similar arrangements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock consisting of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to future, current or former officers, directors, managers, employees, consultants and independent contractors thereof or any direct or indirect parent thereof, their respective estates, heirs, family members, spouses or former spouses, in each case to finance the purchase or redemption of Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower to the extent permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) customer deposits and advance payments received in the ordinary course of business from customers for goods purchased in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(z) Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock issued by the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary or Preferred Stock issued by any of the Parent Borrower's Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with bankers' acceptances, discounted bills of exchange, warehouse receipts or similar facilities or the discounting or factoring of receivables for credit management purposes, in each case Incurred or undertaken in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(aa) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(bb) (i) guarantees Incurred in the ordinary course of business in respect of obligations to suppliers, customers, franchisees, lessors, licensees, sub-licensees and distribution partners and (ii) Indebtedness Incurred by the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of leases entered into by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(cc) the incurrence by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued on behalf, or representing guarantees of Indebtedness incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued by, joint ventures; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, of Indebtedness Incurred or guaranteed or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued or guaranteed pursuant to this <u>clause (cc)</u> does not at any one time outstanding exceed the greater of (x) $202,500,000 and (y) 15% of the EBITDA Grower Amount at any one time outstanding, *plus*, in the case of any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock permitted under this <u>clause (cc)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses (it being understood that any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (cc)</u> shall cease to be deemed Incurred, issued or outstanding pursuant to this <u>clause (cc)</u> but shall be deemed Incurred or issued and outstanding as Ratio Debt from and after the first date on which the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary could have Incurred or guaranteed such Indebtedness or issued or guaranteed such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as Ratio Debt (to the extent the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries are able to Incur any Liens related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(dd) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary Incurred to finance or assumed in connection with an acquisition of any assets (including Capital Stock), business or Person in an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference that does not exceed the greater of (x) $371,000,000 and (y) 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding, *plus*, in the case of any refinancing of any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock permitted under this <u>clause (dd)</u> or any portion thereof, any Refinancing Expenses (it being understood that any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this <u>clause (dd)</u> shall cease to be deemed Incurred, issued or outstanding pursuant to this <u>clause (dd)</u> but shall be deemed Incurred or issued and outstanding as Ratio Debt from and after the first date on which the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, could have Incurred such Indebtedness or issued such Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock as Ratio Debt (to the extent the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries are able to Incur any Liens related thereto as Permitted Liens after such reclassification));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ee) Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock consisting of obligations of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary under deferred compensation, severance, pension, and health and welfare retirement benefits or other similar arrangements of the Borrower Parties incurred or established by such Person in the exercise of the Parent Borrower's reasonable business judgment or existing on the Closing Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ff) unfunded pension fund and other employee benefit plan obligations and liabilities to the extent that they are permitted to remain unfunded under applicable law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(gg) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(hh) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) reimbursement obligations of the Borrower Parties with respect to cash management arrangements referred to in <u>clause (49)</u> of the definition of Permitted Liens;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(jj) unsecured Indebtedness arising out of judgments not constituting an Event of Default;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(kk) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ll) Guarantees of Indebtedness of employees, directors, officers, managers, consultants or independent contractors permitted by <u>clause (7)</u> of the definition of Permitted Investments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(mm) Indebtedness incurred outside of this Agreement consisting of letters of credit, bank guarantees and foreign lines of credit in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed the greater of (x) $371,000,000 and (y) 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, at any one time outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For purposes of determining compliance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, in the event that an item of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (or any portion thereof) meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt or is entitled to be Incurred or issued as Ratio Debt, the Parent Borrower shall, in its sole discretion, at the time of incurrence or issuance, divide, classify or reclassify, or at any later time divide, classify or reclassify, such item of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock (or any portion thereof) in any manner that complies with Section 7.01; <u>provided</u> that (i) all Indebtedness under this Agreement incurred on the Closing Date shall be deemed to have been Incurred pursuant to <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt" and the Parent Borrower shall not be permitted to reclassify all or any portion of Indebtedness Incurred on the Closing Date pursuant to <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt" and (ii) in the event that the Parent Borrower shall classify Indebtedness Incurred on the date of determination as Incurred in part as Ratio Debt or Acquisition Ratio Debt or as having been incurred in reliance on any Ratio-Based Incremental Facility test and in part pursuant to one or more other clauses of <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, Consolidated Funded Indebtedness shall not include any such Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to one or more such other clauses of <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, and shall not give effect to any discharge of any Indebtedness from the proceeds of any such Indebtedness being disregarded for purposes of the calculation of the Consolidated Funded Indebtedness on such date of determination that otherwise would be included in Consolidated Funded Indebtedness. Accrual of interest or dividends, the accretion of accreted value, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest or dividends in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms, the payment of dividends on Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock in the form of additional shares of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the same class, the accretion of liquidation preference and increases in the amount of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock outstanding solely as a result of fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies or increases in the value of property securing Indebtedness will not be deemed to be an Incurrence of Indebtedness or issuance of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>. Guarantees of, or obligations in respect of letters of credit relating to, Indebtedness that are otherwise included in the determination of a particular amount of Indebtedness shall not be included in the determination of such amount of Indebtedness; <u>provided</u> that the Incurrence of the Indebtedness represented by such guarantee or letter of credit, as the case may be, was in compliance with this <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the Incurrence of Indebtedness or the issuance of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable of Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock denominated in a foreign currency shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was Incurred, in the case of term debt, or first committed or first Incurred (whichever yields the lower U.S. dollar-equivalent), in the case of revolving credit debt or debt financing to fund an acquisition, or first issued in the case of Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock; <u>provided</u> that if such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock is Incurred to refinance other Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be, denominated in a

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foreign currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, of such Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, of such Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be, being refinanced (plus any Refinancing Expenses).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The principal amount or liquidation preference, as applicable, of any Indebtedness Incurred or Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock issued to refinance other Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock, as the case may be, if Incurred or issued in a different currency from the Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock being refinanced, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate applicable to the currencies in which such respective Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock is denominated that is in effect on the date of such refinancing.

Section 7.02 <u>Limitations on Liens</u>. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon any property or assets of any kind (real or personal, tangible or intangible) of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (each, a "<u>Subject Lien</u>") that secures obligations under any Indebtedness, except:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in the case of Subject Liens on any Collateral, such Subject Lien is a Permitted Lien; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of any other asset, right or property, any Subject Lien if (i) the Obligations are equally and ratably secured with (or on a senior basis to, in the case such Subject Lien secures any Subordinated Indebtedness) the obligations secured by such Subject Lien or (ii) such Subject Lien is a Permitted Lien.

Any Lien created for the benefit of the Secured Parties pursuant to the preceding <u>clause (b)</u> shall provide by its terms that such Lien shall be automatically and unconditionally be released and discharged upon the release and discharge of the Subject Lien that gave rise to the obligation to so secure the Obligations.

Section 7.03 <u>Fundamental Changes</u>. Merge, dissolve, liquidate, amalgamate, consolidate with or into another Person, or Dispose of (whether in one transaction or in a series of transactions) all or substantially all of its assets (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) to or in favor of any Person, except that, (other than in the case of <u>clause (e)</u> below) so long as no Event of Default would result therefrom:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any Person may merge, amalgamate or consolidate with (i) any Borrower (including a merger, the purpose of which is to reorganize any Borrower into a new jurisdiction); <u>provided</u> that (A) such surviving Borrower shall (x) in the case of the Parent Borrower, be the Parent Borrower, (y) in the case of any Subsidiary Borrower that is a U.S. Subsidiary, be a corporation (or entity classified and treated as association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia and the applicable Borrower shall be the continuing or surviving Person or the surviving Person shall expressly assume the obligations of such Borrower pursuant to documents reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and (z) in the case of any Subsidiary Borrower that is a Non-U.S. Subsidiary, be an entity organized under the laws of the jurisdiction of such Subsidiary or other jurisdiction acceptable to the Administrative Agent and each applicable Lender and the applicable Borrower shall be the continuing or surviving Person or the surviving Person shall expressly assume the obligations of such Borrower pursuant to documents reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and (B) the surviving person shall provide any documentation and other information about such person as shall have been reasonably requested in writing by any Lender through the Administrative Agent that such Lender shall have reasonably determined is required by

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regulatory authorities under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including Title III of the PATRIOT Act, or (ii) other than with respect to any merger, amalgamation or consolidation of any Borrower, any one or more Restricted Subsidiaries; <u>provided</u> that (x) any Restricted Subsidiary that is a U.S. Subsidiary that is not a Controlled Foreign Subsidiary or a FSHCO may not merge with any Person that is a Controlled Foreign Subsidiary or a FSHCO if such Controlled Foreign Subsidiary or such FSHCO shall be the continuing or surviving Person and (y) when any Guarantor is merging with a Person that is not a Loan Party (A) the Guarantor shall be the continuing or surviving Person or (B) such merger, amalgamation or consolidation shall be deemed to constitute either an Investment or Disposition, as elected by Parent Borrower, and such Investment must be a Permitted Investment or Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary which is not a Loan Party in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, respectively or such Disposition must be a Disposition permitted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) (i) any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party may merge, amalgamate or consolidate with or into any other Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party and (ii) any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Borrower may liquidate or dissolve (<u>provided</u>, that any Loan Party shall only liquidate or dissolve into another Loan Party), or any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary may (if the validity, perfection and priority of the Liens securing the Obligations is not adversely affected thereby) change its legal form, in each case if the Parent Borrower determines in good faith that such action is in the best interest of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries and is not disadvantageous to the Lenders in any material respect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any Restricted Subsidiary may Dispose of all or substantially all of its assets (upon voluntary liquidation or otherwise) to any Borrower or to any Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that if the transferor in such a transaction is a Loan Party, then (i) the transferee must be a Loan Party in the same jurisdiction or a different jurisdiction reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and (ii) to the extent constituting an Investment, such Investment must be a Permitted Investment or Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary which is not a Loan Party in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, respectively; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the Borrowers may Dispose of all or substantially all of its assets (upon voluntary liquidation or otherwise) to any U.S. Loan Party or a Guarantor in the same jurisdiction as the disposing party or in another jurisdiction reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any Restricted Subsidiary may merge, amalgamate or consolidate with, or dissolve into, any other Person in order to effect Permitted Investment; <u>provided</u> that (i) the continuing or surviving Person shall, to the extent subject to the terms hereof, have complied with the requirements of <u>Section</u> <u>6.12</u> and (ii) to the extent constituting an Investment, such Investment must be a Permitted Investment and (iii) to the extent constituting a Disposition, such Disposition must be permitted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the Parent Borrower and the other Restricted Subsidiaries may consummate the Transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) any Restricted Subsidiary may merge, dissolve, liquidate, amalgamate, consolidate with or into another Person in order to effect a Disposition not prohibited pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any Permitted Investment or any transactions permitted pursuant to <u>Sections 7.02</u> and <u>7.05</u> may be structured as a merger, consolidation or amalgamation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries may consummate Permitted Restructuring Transactions.

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Section 7.04 <u>Asset Sales</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Cause or make an Asset Sale, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, as the case may be, receives consideration (including by way of relief from, or by any other person assuming responsibility for, any liabilities, contingent or otherwise) at the time of such Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value (as determined at the time of contractually agreeing to such Asset Sale) of the assets sold or otherwise disposed of; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) except in the case of a Permitted Asset Swap, at least 75% of the consideration therefor received by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents or Replacement Assets; <u>provided</u> that the amount of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) any liabilities (as shown on the Parent Borrower's or such Restricted Subsidiary's most recent balance sheet or in the notes thereto for which internal financial statements are available immediately preceding such date or, if incurred or accrued subsequent to the date of such balance sheet, such liabilities that would have been reflected on the Parent Borrower's or such Restricted Subsidiary's balance sheet or in the footnotes thereto if such incurrence or accrual had taken place on or prior to the date of such balance sheet in the good faith determination of the Parent Borrower) of the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary other than liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Obligations or are otherwise extinguished in connection with the transactions relating to such Asset Sale, or that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets or Equity Interests, in each case, pursuant to an agreement that releases or indemnifies the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, from further liability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) any notes or other obligations or other securities or assets received by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee that are converted by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash or Cash Equivalents, or by their terms are required to be satisfied for cash or Cash Equivalents (to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received), in each case, within 180 days of the receipt thereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) any Designated Non-Cash Consideration received by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in such Asset Sale having an aggregate Fair Market Value, taken together with all other Designated Non-Cash Consideration received pursuant to this <u>subclause (C)</u> that is at that time outstanding, not to exceed the greater of (x) $472,050,000 and (y) 35% of the EBITDA Grower Amount, calculated at the time of the receipt of such Designated Non-Cash Consideration (with the Fair Market Value of each item of Designated Non-Cash Consideration being measured at the time received and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value);

shall each be deemed to be Cash Equivalents for the purposes of this <u>clause</u> <u>(ii)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Within 455 days after (or, at the option of the Parent Borrower, in the 90 days prior to) the Parent Borrower's or any Restricted Subsidiary's receipt of the Net Cash Proceeds of any Asset Sale made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(a)</u> or any Casualty Event, the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary shall apply an amount equal to the Net Cash Proceeds from such Asset Sale or Casualty Event, at its option:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) to prepay Term Loans and, to the extent expressly permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)(A)</u>, other Permitted Debt that is secured by Collateral on a *pari passu* with the Liens securing the Obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) to make an investment in any one or more businesses, assets (other than working capital assets), or property or capital expenditures, in each case used or useful in a Similar Business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) to make an investment (including capital expenditures) in any one or more businesses, properties (other than working capital assets) or assets (other than working capital assets) that replace the businesses, properties and/or assets that are the subject of such Asset Sale or Casualty Event, with any such investment made by way of a capital or other lease valued at the present value of the minimum amount of payments under such lease (as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) any combination of the foregoing;

<u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries will be deemed to have complied with the provisions described in <u>clause</u> <u>(ii)</u> or <u>(iii)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(b)</u> if and to the extent that, within 455 days after (or, at the option of the Parent Borrower, in the 90 days prior to) the Asset Sale that generated the Net Cash Proceeds, the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, has entered into and not abandoned or rejected a binding agreement to make an investment in compliance with the provision described in <u>clause (ii)</u> or <u>(iii)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.04(b)</u>, and that investment is thereafter completed within 180 days after the end of such 455 day period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Pending the final application of any such amount of Net Cash Proceeds pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.05(b)(ii)</u> and this <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary may temporarily reduce Indebtedness under the Revolving Credit Facility, or otherwise invest or utilize such Net Cash Proceeds in any manner not prohibited by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Anything in this <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u> to the contrary notwithstanding, no Loan Party shall be permitted to transfer, directly or indirectly, any Material Intellectual Property to any Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party or to any Unrestricted Subsidiary under this <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u> other than non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses or other intercompany disclosures of intellectual property, other IP Rights or other general intangibles.

Section 7.05 <u>Restricted Payments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Directly or indirectly:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) declare or pay any dividend or make any payment or distribution on account of the Parent Borrower's or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries' Equity Interests, including any payment made in connection with any merger, amalgamation or consolidation involving any Borrower (other than (A) dividends or distributions by the Parent Borrower payable solely in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Parent Borrower; or (B) dividends or distributions by a Restricted Subsidiary so long as, in the case of any dividend or distribution payable on or in respect of any class or series of securities issued by a Restricted Subsidiary other than a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary, a Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary receives at least its <u>pro</u> <u>rata</u> share of such dividend or distribution in accordance with its Equity Interests in such class or series of securities);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) purchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower, including in connection with any merger, amalgamation or consolidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) make any principal payment on, or redeem, repurchase, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value, in each case, prior to any scheduled repayment, sinking fund payment or maturity, any Subordinated Indebtedness of any Borrower or any Guarantor (other than the payment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance, acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Indebtedness of any Borrower or any Guarantor in anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of such payment, redemption, repurchase, defeasance, acquisition or retirement); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) make any Restricted Investment;

(all such payments and other actions set forth in <u>clauses</u> <u>(1)</u> through <u>(4)</u> above being collectively referred to as "<u>Restricted Payments</u>"), unless, at the time of such Restricted Payment, such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the Closing Date in reliance on this paragraph (including Restricted Payments permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(1)</u> in reliance on this paragraph, but excluding all other Restricted Payments permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)</u>), is less than the sum of, without duplication (such sum of <u>clauses</u> <u>(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> through <u>(viii)</u> below, the "<u>Available Amount</u>"),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) (A) the greater of $674,500,000 and 50% of the EBITDA Grower Amount *plus* (B) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income of the Parent Borrower for the period (taken as one accounting period) beginning on the first day of the fiscal quarter in which the Closing Date occurs to the end of the Parent Borrower's most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available at the time of such Restricted Payment or, in the case that such Consolidated Net Income for such period is a deficit, $0, *plus*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including cash and the Fair Market Value of assets (other than cash), received by the Parent Borrower after the Closing Date from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower (other than Excluded Equity), including such Equity Interests issued upon exercise of warrants or options, *plus*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) [reserved], *plus* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) the principal amount of any Indebtedness, or the liquidation preference or Maximum Fixed Repurchase Price, as the case may be, of any Disqualified Stock, in each case, of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof issued after the Closing Date (other than Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock issued to a Restricted Subsidiary or an employee stock ownership plan or trust established by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than to the extent such employee stock ownership plan or trust has been funded by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary)) that, in each case, has been converted into or exchanged for Equity Interests in the Parent Borrower (other than Excluded Equity), *plus*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) 100% of the aggregate amount received by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in cash and the Fair Market Value of assets (other than cash) received by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (less any amounts distributed as Leverage Excess Proceeds) from:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the sale or other disposition (other than to the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower) of Restricted Investments made by the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries and from repurchases and redemptions of such Restricted Investments from the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries by any Person (other than the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) and from repayments of loans or advances that constituted Restricted Investments, in each case made after the Closing Date,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) the sale (other than to the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary or an employee stock ownership plan or trust established by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than to the extent such employee stock ownership plan or trust has been funded by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary)) of the Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary or any minority Investment, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) any distribution or dividend from an Unrestricted Subsidiary, a Restricted Investment or a minority Investment, *plus*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) any proceeds of sale, interest, returns of principal, repayments and similar payments by such Unrestricted Subsidiary or received in respect of any minority Investments, *plus*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) in the event any Unrestricted Subsidiary has been redesignated as a Restricted Subsidiary or has been merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary, in each case after the Closing Date, the Fair Market Value of the Investment of the Parent Borrower in such Unrestricted Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation, combination or transfer (or of the assets transferred or conveyed, as applicable), other than in each case to the extent that the designation of such Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary was made pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(</u><u>10</u><u>)</u> or <u>(19)</u> or constituted a Permitted Investment, plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) the aggregate amount of Declined Amounts since the Closing Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> will not prohibit:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the payment of any dividend or distribution or consummation of any redemption within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof or the giving of a redemption notice related thereto, if at the date of declaration or notice such payment would have complied with the provisions of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) (a) the redemption, repurchase, retirement or other acquisition of any Equity Interests ("<u>Retired Capital Stock</u>") of the Parent Borrower, or Subordinated Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor, in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of the issuance or sale of, Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower or contributions to the equity capital of the Parent Borrower (other than Excluded Equity) (collectively, including any such contributions, "<u>Refunding Capital Stock</u>");

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the declaration and payment of accrued dividends on the Retired Capital Stock out of the proceeds of the issuance or sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower or to an employee stock ownership plan or any trust established by the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) of Refunding Capital Stock; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) if immediately prior to the retirement of the Retired Capital Stock, the declaration and payment of dividends thereon was permitted pursuant to this covenant and has not been made as of such time (the "<u>Unpaid Amount</u>"), the declaration and payment of dividends on the Refunding Capital Stock (other than Refunding Capital Stock the proceeds of which were used to redeem, repurchase, retire or otherwise acquire any Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower) in an aggregate amount no greater than the Unpaid Amount (with the payment of such Unpaid Amount being treated as a payment under the applicable provision);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the prepayment, redemption, defeasance, repurchase or other acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Indebtedness of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor made by exchange for, or out of the proceeds of the Incurrence of, Refinancing Indebtedness thereof, any Permitted Refinancing thereof or any other Indebtedness permitted to be incurred under <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the purchase, retirement, redemption or other acquisition (or Restricted Payments to the Parent Borrower to finance any such purchase, retirement, redemption or other acquisition) for value of Equity Interests (including related stock appreciation rights or similar securities) of the Parent Borrower held directly or indirectly by any future, present or former employee, officer, director, manager, consultant or independent contractor of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower or their estates, heirs, family members, spouses or former spouses or permitted transferees (including for all purposes of this <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u>, Equity Interests held by any entity whose Equity Interests are held by any such future, present or former employee, officer, director, manager, consultant or independent contractor or their estates, heirs, family members, spouses or former spouses or permitted transferees) pursuant to any management equity plan or stock option plan or any other management or employee benefit plan or other agreement or arrangement or any stock subscription or shareholder or similar agreement or upon the death, disability, retirement or termination of employment or service of such Person; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the aggregate amounts paid under this <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u> shall not exceed the greater of (x) $121,500,000 and (y) 9% of the EBITDA Grower Amount in any calendar year (with unused amounts in any calendar year being permitted to be carried over for the next two succeeding calendar years); <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, <u>however</u>, that such amount in any calendar year may be increased by an amount not to exceed:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the cash proceeds received by the Parent Borrower from the issuance or sale of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Parent Borrower (to the extent contributed to the Parent Borrower), in each case, to any future, present or former employees, officers, directors, managers, consultants or independent contractors of the Parent Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries that occurs on or after the Closing Date; <u>provided</u> that the amount of such cash proceeds utilized for any such repurchase, retirement, other acquisition or dividend will not increase the Available Amount; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the cash proceeds of key man life insurance policies received by the Parent Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries after the Closing Date; plus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the amount of any cash bonuses otherwise payable to employees, officers, directors, managers, consultants or independent contractors of the Parent Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries that are foregone in return for the receipt of Equity Interests; *less*

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the amount of cash proceeds described in <u>clause (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> or <u>(c)</u> of this <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u> previously used to make Restricted Payments pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u>; (<u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower may elect to apply all or any portion of the aggregate increase contemplated by <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> above in any calendar year);

<u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that cancellation of Indebtedness owing to the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary from any future, current or former officer, director, employee, manager, consultant or independent contractor (or any permitted transferees thereof) of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in connection with a repurchase of Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower from such Persons will not be deemed to constitute a Restricted Payment for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> or any other provisions of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions to holders of any class or series of Disqualified Stock of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and any class or series of Preferred Stock of any Restricted Subsidiaries issued or Incurred in accordance with the covenant described in <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions by Restricted Subsidiaries to Persons that own Equity interests in such Subsidiaries; <u>provided</u> that in the case of a dividend or other distribution by a non-Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary, such dividends or distributions shall be made ratably with respect to their Equity Interests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) any Restricted Payments made in connection with the consummation of the Transactions, including any dividends, payments or loans made to the Parent Borrower to enable it to make any such payments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount of the sum of (x) up to 7.0% per annum of the cash proceeds net of underwriting fees received by the Parent Borrower from any public offering of Equity Interests or contributed to the Parent Borrower from any public offering of Equity Interests, other than public offerings with respect to the Parent Borrower's common Equity Interests registered on Form S-4 or S-8 or successor form thereto and other than any public sale constituting Excluded Contributions or with respect to Disqualified Stock for which Restricted Payments are permitted pursuant to <u>clause (5)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)</u> *plus* (y) an aggregate amount per annum not to exceed $500,000,000, with unused amounts in any calendar year being permitted to be carried over to the next succeeding calendar year; <u>provided</u> that (A) the aggregate amount carried forward in any year shall not exceed $500,000,000 and (B) Restricted Payments made under this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(8)(y)</u> shall be applied *first*, to amounts carried over from the prior calendar year, if any and *second*, to all other amounts available under this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(8)(y)</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) Restricted Payments that are made with Excluded Contributions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount taken together with all other Restricted Payments made pursuant to this <u>clause (10)</u> not to exceed the greater of (x) $573,200,000 and (y) 42.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) the prepayment, redemption, purchase, defeasance or other satisfaction of any Indebtedness (1) existing at the time a Person becomes a Subsidiary or (2) assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets, in each case so long as such Indebtedness was not incurred in contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary or such acquisition;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) redemptions or purchases of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, performance share units or other Equity Interests, in each case in connection with the Acquisition and in an amount not to exceed the greater of (x) $20,250,000 and (y) 1.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) the Parent Borrower and any Restricted Subsidiaries may make Restricted Payments pursuant to and in accordance with stock incentive plans or other employee benefit plans for future, present or former directors, officers, employees, managers, consultants or independent contractors of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) (i) redemptions, repurchases, retirements or other acquisitions of Equity Interests deemed to occur upon exercise of stock options, warrants, purchase or conversion options or similar rights if such Equity Interests represent a portion of the exercise price of, or tax withholdings with respect to, such options or warrants or similar rights, (ii) payments made or expected to be made by the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of withholding or similar taxes payable or expected to be payable by any future, present or former director, officer, employee, manager, consultant or independent contractor of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower (or their respective Affiliates, estates, heirs, family members, spouses or former spouses or permitted transferees) in connection with the exercise of stock options or the grant, vesting or delivery of Equity Interests and (iii) loans or advances to officers, directors, employees, managers, consultants and independent contractors of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Parent Borrower in connection with such Person's purchase of Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower; <u>provided</u> that no cash is actually advanced pursuant to this <u>clause (iii)</u> other than to pay taxes due in connection with such purchase, unless immediately repaid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) purchases of receivables pursuant to a Receivables Repurchase Obligation in connection with a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing and the payment or distribution of Receivables Fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) payments or distributions to satisfy dissenters' rights, pursuant to or in connection with a consolidation, merger, amalgamation or transfer of assets that complies with the provisions of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17) the distribution, as a dividend or otherwise, of shares of Capital Stock of, or Indebtedness owed to the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary by, Unrestricted Subsidiaries (other than Unrestricted Subsidiaries the primary assets of which are cash and/or Cash Equivalents);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18) the payment of cash in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares of Equity Interests in connection with any merger, consolidation, amalgamation or other business combination, or in connection with any dividend, distribution or split of or upon exercise, conversion or exchange of Equity Interests, warrants, options or other securities exercisable or convertible into, Equity Interests of the Parent Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19) Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries having an aggregate Fair Market Value, taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this <u>clause</u> <u>(</u><u>19</u><u>)</u> that are at the time outstanding, without giving effect to the sale of an Unrestricted Subsidiary to the extent the proceeds of such sale do not consist of cash, Cash Equivalents or marketable securities, not to exceed the greater of $371,000,000 and 27.5% of the EBITDA Grower Amount (with the Fair Market Value of each Investment being measured at the time made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20) Permitted Restructuring Transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21) any Restricted Payment so long as immediately after giving effect to the making of such Restricted Payment on a Pro Forma Basis, (x) the Parent Borrower's Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed either (i) 2.75:1.00 or (ii) if such Restricted Payment is an acquisition or similar Investment, 3.00:1.00 and (y) no Default or Event of Default pursuant to <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22) any payment that is intended to prevent any Indebtedness from being treated as an "applicable high yield discount obligation" within the meaning of Section 163(i)(1) of the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23) any dividend, distribution, redemption or other Restricted Payment made with any Leverage Excess Proceeds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24) settling conversions of Convertible Indebtedness (whether in cash, Equity Interests or any combination thereof) (in an aggregate amount since the Closing Date not to exceed the sum of (a) the principal amount of such Convertible Indebtedness received by the Borrower Parties *plus* (b) any payments received by any Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to the exercise, settlement or termination of any related Permitted Bond Hedge Transactions *plus* (c) cash in lieu of any fractional Equity Interests);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25) (a) any payments in connection with a Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction and (b) the settlement of any related Permitted Warrant Transaction (i) by delivery of shares of the Borrower's common stock upon settlement thereof or (ii) by (A) set-off against the related Permitted Bond Hedge Transaction or (B) payment of an early termination amount thereof in common stock upon any early termination thereof; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26) additional Investments by any Loan Party in any Escrow Subsidiary constituting Additional Escrow Amounts with respect to such Escrow Subsidiary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Parent Borrower will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to become an Unrestricted Subsidiary, or any Unrestricted Subsidiary to become a Restricted Subsidiary, except pursuant to the definition of "Unrestricted Subsidiary." For purposes of designating any Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, all outstanding Investments by the Parent Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries (except to the extent repaid) in the Subsidiary so designated will be deemed to be Restricted Payments or Permitted Investments in an amount determined as set forth in the last sentence of the definition of "Investments." Such designation will only be permitted if a Restricted Payment or Permitted Investment in such amount would be permitted at such time and if such Subsidiary otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary. Unrestricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to any of the restrictive covenants set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u>, if any Investment or Restricted Payment (or a portion thereof) would be permitted pursuant to one or more provisions described above and/or one or more of the exceptions contained in the definition of "Permitted Investments," the Parent Borrower may divide and classify such Investment or Restricted Payment (or a portion thereof) in any manner that complies with this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> and may later divide and reclassify any such Investment or Restricted Payment so long as the Investment or Restricted Payment (as so divided and/or reclassified) would be permitted to be made in reliance on the applicable exception as of the date of such reclassification; <u>provided</u> that any Restricted Payment made in reliance on <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(23)</u> above shall not be permitted to be reclassified as made pursuant to any other provision described above and shall be deemed at all times to have been made in reliance on such <u>Section</u> <u>7.05(b)(23)</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Anything in this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> to the contrary notwithstanding, no Loan Party shall be permitted to transfer, directly or indirectly, any Material Intellectual Property to any Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party or to any Unrestricted Subsidiary under this <u>Section</u> <u>7.05</u> or the definition of "Permitted Investment" other than non-exclusive licenses, sublicenses or cross-licenses or other intercompany disclosures of intellectual property, other IP Rights or other general intangibles.

Section 7.06 <u>Burdensome Agreements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or consensual restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) (i) pay dividends or make any other distributions to the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries on its Capital Stock; or (ii) pay any Indebtedness owed to the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) create, incur, assume or suffer to exist Liens on the Collateral of such Person for the benefit of the Lenders with respect to the Facilities and the Obligations or under the Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) However, the preceding restrictions will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) contractual encumbrances or restrictions of the Parent Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in effect on the Closing Date, including pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, related Swap Contracts and Indebtedness permitted pursuant to <u>clause (c)</u> of the definition of "Permitted Debt", and any amendments, modifications, extensions, renewals or refinancing thereof that do not materially expand the scope of any such restriction or condition taken as a whole;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) customary restrictions and conditions imposed by any Loan Document or by any instrument governing Indebtedness permitted hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) applicable law or any applicable rule, regulation or order;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any agreement or other instrument of a Person acquired by or merged, amalgamated or consolidated with or into the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or an Unrestricted Subsidiary that is designated a Restricted Subsidiary that was in existence at the time of such acquisition (or at the time it merges with or into the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets from such Person (but, in each case, not created in contemplation thereof)), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired or designated; <u>provided</u> that in connection with a merger, amalgamation or consolidation under this <u>clause</u> <u>(4)</u>, if a Person other than the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary is the successor company with respect to such merger, amalgamation or consolidation, any agreement or instrument of such Person or any Subsidiary of such Person, shall be deemed acquired or assumed, as the case may be, by the Parent Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, at the time of such merger, amalgamation or consolidation;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) customary encumbrances or restrictions contained in contracts or agreements for the Dispositions of assets (including Equity Interests) applicable to such assets pending consummation of such Dispositions, including customary encumbrances or restrictions with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary imposed pursuant to an agreement entered into for the Disposition of Equity Interests or assets of such Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) restrictions on cash or other deposits (including escrowed funds) or net worth under contracts (including letters of credit and bank guarantees) entered into in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) customary provisions in operating or other similar agreements, asset sale agreements and stock sale agreements entered into in connection with the entering into of such transaction, which limitation is applicable only to the assets that are the subject of those agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8) restrictions or conditions imposed by any agreement relating to purchase money obligations for property acquired, Capitalized Lease Obligations and other secured Indebtedness permitted by this Agreement and secured by specific assets, in each case, only to the extent such restrictions or conditions are of the nature discussed in <u>clause</u> <u>(2)</u> in <u>Section</u> <u>7.06(a)</u> and apply only to the property so acquired;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9) customary provisions contained in leases, sub-leases, licenses, sublicenses, contracts and other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business to the extent such obligations impose restrictions of the type described in <u>clause (2)</u> in <u>Section</u> <u>7.06(a)</u> on the property subject to such lease;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10) any encumbrance or restriction effected in connection with a Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing that, in the good faith determination of the Borrowers, is necessary or advisable to effect such Qualified Receivables Factoring or Qualified Receivables Financing, as applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11) any encumbrance or restriction contained in other Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary that is incurred subsequent to the Closing Date pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>, <u>provided</u> that, with respect to any Indebtedness, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock in excess of the Threshold Amount, (i) such encumbrances and restrictions contained in any agreement or instrument will not materially affect the Parent Borrower's ability to make anticipated principal or interest payments under this Agreement (as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith) or (ii) such encumbrances and restrictions contained in any agreement or instrument taken as a whole are not materially more restrictive than the encumbrances and restrictions contained in this Agreement (as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12) any encumbrance or restriction contained in secured Indebtedness or Liens otherwise permitted to be incurred pursuant to <u>Sections</u> <u>7.01</u> and <u>7.02</u> to the extent limiting the right of the debtor to dispose of or encumber the assets securing such Indebtedness or Liens;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13) any encumbrance or restriction arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business, not relating to any Indebtedness, and that do not, individually or in the aggregate, (x) detract from the value of the property or assets of the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in any manner material to the Parent Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or (y) materially affect the Parent Borrower's ability to make future principal or interest payments under this Agreement, in each case, as determined by the Parent Borrower in good faith;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14) customary provisions in joint venture agreements or arrangements and other similar agreements or arrangements relating solely to the applicable joint venture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15) customary provisions restricting assignment of any agreement entered into in the ordinary course of business; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16) any encumbrances or restrictions imposed by any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of the contracts, instruments or obligations referred to in <u>Section</u> <u>7.06</u><u>(b)(1)</u> through <u>(b)(</u><u>1</u><u>5)</u>; <u>provided</u> that such encumbrances and restrictions contained in any such amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing are, in the good faith judgment of the Parent Borrower, not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than the encumbrances and restrictions prior to such amendment, modification, restatement, renewal, increase, supplement, refunding, replacement or refinancing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For purposes of determining compliance with this <u>Section</u> <u>7.06</u>, (i) the priority of any Preferred Stock in receiving dividends or liquidating distributions prior to dividends or liquidating distributions being paid on common stock shall not be deemed a restriction on the ability to make distributions on Capital Stock and (ii) the subordination of loans or advances made to the Parent Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary to other Indebtedness Incurred by the Parent Borrower or any such Restricted Subsidiary shall not be deemed a restriction on the ability to make loans or advances.

Section 7.07 <u>Accounting Changes</u>. Make any change in fiscal year; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any Borrower may, upon written notice to the Administrative Agent, change its fiscal year to any other fiscal year reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, in which case, the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent will, and are hereby authorized by the Lenders to, make any amendments to this Agreement that are necessary, in the judgment of the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers, to reflect such change in fiscal year.

Section 7.08 <u>Financial Covenant</u>. As of the end of each fiscal quarter of the Parent Borrower, so long as the aggregate amount of L/C Borrowings and Revolving Credit Loans outstanding as of the end of such fiscal quarter (net of (a) all Letters of Credit (whether Cash Collateralized or not) and (b) unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Parent Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries) exceeds 35% of the aggregate amount of all Revolving Credit Commitments in effect as of such date, permit the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio as of the end of each such fiscal quarter of the Parent Borrower to be greater than 6.00:1.00.

Section 7.09 <u>Amendments to</u> <u>Subordinated Indebtedness Documents or Organization Documents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Borrower nor any Restricted Subsidiary will amend, modify or waive any of its rights under any agreement or instrument governing or evidencing any Subordinated Indebtedness to the extent such amendment, modification or waiver, taken as a whole, would reasonably be expected in the good faith judgment of the Parent Borrower to be adverse in any material respect to the Lenders; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no amendment, modification or waiver in respect of Subordinated Indebtedness in connection with the incurrence of Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of the relevant Subordinated Indebtedness shall be prohibited under this <u>Section</u> <u>7.09(a)</u> if the terms of such amendment, modification or waiver would be permitted either (x) pursuant to the definition of "Refinancing Indebtedness" or (y) such Indebtedness as modified would be permitted to be incurred at the time of such modification pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Neither any Borrower nor any Restricted Subsidiary will amend or otherwise modify any of their Organization Documents to the extent such amendment or modification, taken as a whole, would reasonably be expected to be adverse in any material respect to the Lenders, except for any amendment or modification of the Organization Documents of any Non-U.S. Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party as a part of a Permitted Restructuring Transaction.

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Section 7.10 <u>Anti-Corruption Laws; Sanctions Laws and Regulations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Loan or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement will violate Sanctions Laws and Regulations. No Borrower will request any Loan, and each of the Borrowers and other Loan Parties shall not, directly or indirectly, use, and shall procure that their Subsidiaries, Affiliates and its or their respective directors, officers, employees and agents shall not use, the proceeds of any Loan, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds (A) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or anything else of value, to any Person or for any purpose in violation of any Sanctions Laws and Regulations, (B) for the purpose of funding, financing or facilitating any activities, business or transaction of or with any Sanctioned Person, or in any Sanctioned Country, or (C) in any manner that would result in the violation by any individual or entity (including any individual or entity participating in the transaction, whether as a Lender, Arranger, Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, or otherwise) of any Sanctions Laws and Regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of any Loans for any purpose in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws.

ARTICLE VIII.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

Section 8.01 <u>Events of Default</u>. Any of the following shall constitute an "<u>Event of Default</u>":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Non</u><u>-Payment</u>. Any Borrower or any other Loan Party fails to pay in the currency required hereunder (i) when due and as required to be paid herein, any amount of principal of any Loan, (ii) within five (5) Business Days after the same becomes due and payable, any interest on any Loan or on any L/C Obligation or (iii) within ten (10) Business Days after the same becomes due and payable, any fee or any other amount payable hereunder or with respect to any other Loan Document; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Specific Covenants</u>. Any Borrower or other Loan Party fails to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement contained in any of <u>Section</u> <u>6.03(a)</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>6.05(a)</u> (solely with respect to the Borrowers), <u>Section</u> <u>6.18</u> or in any Section of Article VII (subject, in the case of the Financial Covenant, to the proviso at the end of this <u>clause (b)</u>); <u>provided</u> that a Default by the Borrowers under <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u> (a "<u>Springing Financial Covenant Event of Default</u>") shall not constitute an Event of Default with respect to any Term B Loan Facility, any New Term Facility or any Specified Refinancing Debt (unless refinancing the Revolving Credit Facility), unless and until the Required Revolving Lenders shall have terminated their Revolving Credit Commitments and declared all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility to be due and payable; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Other Defaults</u>. Any Loan Party fails to perform or observe any covenant or agreement (other than those specified in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u> or <u>(b)</u> above) contained in any Loan Document on its part to be performed or observed and such failure continues for 30 days after notice thereof by the Administrative Agent to any Borrower; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. Any representation, warranty, certification or statement of fact made or deemed made by or on behalf of any Borrower or any other Loan Party herein, in any other Loan Document, or in any document required to be delivered in connection herewith or therewith shall be incorrect or misleading in any material respect (or in any respect if such representation or warranty is already qualified by materiality) when made or deemed made and, to the extent capable of being cured, such representation, warranty, certification or statement of fact is not corrected or clarified within 30 days after it was initially made; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Cross</u><u>-Default</u>. Any Loan Party or any Restricted Subsidiary (A) fails to make any payment beyond the applicable grace period with respect thereto, if any (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand, or otherwise) in respect of any Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness hereunder and intercompany Indebtedness) having an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to or greater than the Threshold Amount; (B) fails to observe or perform any other agreement or condition relating to any such Indebtedness, or any other event occurs (other than, with respect to the Term B Loan Facilities, a default or an event of default in respect of the observance of or compliance with any financial maintenance covenant, which is addressed by <u>clause (C)</u> below), the effect of which default or other event is to cause, or to permit the holder or holders of such Indebtedness (or a trustee or agent on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) after the expiration of any applicable grace or cure period therefor to cause, with the giving of notice if required, such Indebtedness to become due or to be repurchased, prepaid, defeased or redeemed (automatically or otherwise), in each case, prior to its Stated Maturity; <u>provided</u> that this <u>clause (e)(B)</u> shall not apply (v) to the mandatory prepayment of any bridge financing made with the proceeds of permanent financing or the proceeds of asset sales, incurrences of Indebtedness or equity issuances, (w) to any event requiring the repurchase, repayment or redemption (automatically or otherwise) or an offer to repurchase, prepay or redeem any Indebtedness, or the delivery of any notice with respect thereto, solely as a result of the Parent Borrower's or any of its Subsidiaries' failure to consummate a merger or other acquisition contemplated to be funded in whole or in part with the proceeds of such Indebtedness, (x) secured Indebtedness that becomes due as a result of the sale or transfer or other Disposition (including a Casualty Event) of the property or assets securing such Indebtedness permitted hereunder and under the documents providing for such Indebtedness and, in each case of the foregoing clauses (v), (w) and (x), such Indebtedness is repaid when required under the documents providing for such Indebtedness, (y) events of default, termination events or any other similar event under the documents governing Swap Contracts for so long as such event of default, termination event or other similar event does not result in the occurrence of an early termination date or any acceleration or prepayment of any amounts or other Indebtedness payable thereunder or (z) Indebtedness that upon the happening of any such default or event automatically converts into Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock or, in the case of a Restricted Subsidiary, Disqualified Stock or Preferred Stock) in accordance with its terms; <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, that such failure is unremedied and is not validly waived by the holders of such Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the documents governing such Indebtedness prior to any termination of the Revolving Credit Commitments or acceleration of the Loans pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> or (C) fails to observe or perform any other agreement or condition relating to any such Indebtedness containing or otherwise requiring observance or compliance with a financial maintenance covenant and the holder or holders of such Indebtedness (or a trustee or agent on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) have caused such Indebtedness to become due or to be repurchased, prepaid, defeased or redeemed (automatically or otherwise), or an offer to repurchase, prepay, defease or redeem such Indebtedness to be made, prior to its Stated Maturity ("<u>Acceleration</u>"); <u>provided</u> <u>however</u> that if such holder or holders (or a trustee or an agent on behalf of such holder or holders or beneficiary or beneficiaries) irrevocably rescind such Acceleration, the Event of Default with respect to this clause (e) shall automatically cease from and after such date; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the occurrence of conversion, redemption or repurchase right of holders under Convertible Indebtedness shall not cause a Default or an Event of Default under this <u>clause (e)</u>; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Insolvency Proceedings, Etc</u>. Any Loan Party or any Material Restricted Subsidiary institutes, or consents to the institution of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, a winding-up, an administration, a dissolution, or a composition or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other action is commenced (by way of voluntary arrangement, scheme of arrangement or otherwise); or appoints, applies for or consents to the appointment of any receiver, administrator, administrative receiver,

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trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer for it or for all or any material part of its property; or any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer is appointed without the application or consent of such Person and the appointment continues undischarged or unstayed for 60 days; or any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law (including for the appointment of any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, judicial manager, provisional liquidator, administrator, administrative receiver, receiver and manager, controller, monitor or similar officer) relating to any such Person or to all or substantially all of its property is instituted without the consent of such Person and continues undismissed or unstayed for 60 days, or an order for relief is entered in any such proceeding; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Inability to Pay Debts; Attachment</u>. (i) Any Loan Party or any Material Restricted Subsidiary (other than any Immaterial Subsidiary) becomes unable or admits in writing its inability or fails generally to pay its debts as they become due or suspends making payments or enters into a moratorium or standstill arrangement in relation to its Indebtedness or is taken to have failed to comply with a statutory demand (or otherwise be presumed to be insolvent by applicable Law) or (ii) any writ or warrant of attachment or execution or similar process is issued, commenced or levied against all or substantially all of the property of any such Person and is not released, vacated or fully bonded within 60 days after its issue, commencement or levy, or any analogous procedure or step is taken in any jurisdiction; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Judgments</u>. There is entered against any Loan Party or any Restricted Subsidiary a final judgment or order for the payment of money in an aggregate amount (as to all such judgments and orders) equal to or greater than the Threshold Amount (to the extent not paid and not covered by (i) independent third-party insurance as to which the insurer has been notified of such judgment or order and does not deny coverage or (ii) an enforceable indemnity to the extent that such Loan Party or Restricted Subsidiary shall have made a claim for indemnification and the applicable indemnifying party shall not have disputed such claim) and there is a period of 60 consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such judgment, by reason of a pending appeal, bond or otherwise, is not in effect; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>ERISA</u>. (i) One or more ERISA Events occur which ERISA Event or ERISA Events results or would reasonably be expected to result in liability of any Loan Party in an aggregate amount which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate fails to pay when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA which has resulted or would reasonably be expected to result in liability of any Loan Party in an aggregate amount which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect or (iii) with respect to a Non-U.S. Plan, a Non-U.S. Plan Event that would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) <u>Invalidity of Certain Loan Documents</u>. Any material provision of this Agreement, any Collateral Document, any Guaranty, the Intercompany Subordination Agreement and/or any intercreditor agreement required to be entered into pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (in each case, subject to the Legal Reservations, Perfection Requirements and the Perfection Exceptions), at any time after its execution and delivery and for any reason other than as expressly permitted hereunder or thereunder (including as a result of a transaction permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>) or satisfaction in full of all the Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements, Secured Hedge Agreements, and Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized or as to which arrangements satisfactory to the L/C Issuer that issued such Letters of Credit shall have been made) ceases to be in full force and effect (except that any such failure to be in full force and effect with respect to the documents referred to in <u>clause (vii)</u> of the definition of Loan Documents shall constitute an Event of Default only if

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) <u>Change of Control</u>. There occurs any Change of Control.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, no Event of Default or breach of any representation or warranty in <u>Article V</u>, any covenant in <u>Articles VI</u> or <u>VII</u> or any other undertaking herein shall constitute a Default or Event of Default if such Event of Default or breach of such representation or warranty in <u>Article V</u>, such covenant in <u>Articles VI</u> or <u>VII</u> or such other undertaking herein would not have occurred but for a fluctuation (or other adverse change) in currency exchange rates.

Section 8.02 <u>Remedies Upon Event of Default</u>. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing (including any Event of Default arising by virtue of the termination and declaration contemplated by the proviso to <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(b)</u>), the Administrative Agent shall (i) at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Lenders (<u>provided</u> that, if a Springing Financial Covenant Event of Default or an Event of Default of the type described in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(e)(C)</u> occurs and is continuing, the Administrative Agent shall, at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Revolving Lenders only, and in such case, without limiting the proviso to <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(b)</u> (which proviso shall be deemed to apply to an Event of Default of the type described in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(e)(C)</u>, *mutatis mutandis*, for purposes of this Section), only with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility and any Letters of Credit, L/C Credit Extensions and L/C Obligations) and (ii) automatically, in the case of any event described in <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(f)</u> with respect to a U.S. Loan Party only, take any or all of the following actions (each, an "<u>Enforcement Event</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) declare the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of the L/C Issuers to make L/C Credit Extensions to be terminated, whereupon such commitments and obligation shall be terminated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) declare the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans, all interest accrued and unpaid thereon, and all other amounts owing or payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document to be immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrowers;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) require that the Borrowers Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations (in an amount equal to the then Outstanding Amount thereof); and/or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) exercise on behalf of itself, the L/C Issuers and the Lenders all rights and remedies available to it, the L/C Issuers and the Lenders under the Loan Documents, under any document evidencing Indebtedness in respect of which the Facilities have been designated as "Designated Senior Debt" (or any comparable term) and/or under applicable Law;

<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that upon the occurrence of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Borrower under any Debtor Relief Law, the obligation of each Lender to make Loans, any obligation of the L/C Issuers to make L/C Credit Extensions shall automatically terminate, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans and all interest and other amounts as aforesaid shall automatically become due and payable, and the obligation of the Borrowers to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations as aforesaid shall automatically become effective, in each case without further act of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.

Section 8.03 <u>Clean-Up Period</u>. Notwithstanding anything in any Loan Document to the contrary, for a period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is thirty (30) days following the Closing Date (the "<u>Clean-Up Period Termination Date</u>"), any misrepresentation or any Default or Event of Default arising therefrom, in each case with respect to the Acquired Business, will be deemed not to be a breach of representation or warranty, a Default or an Event of Default, as the case may be, if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) it relates exclusively to the Acquired Business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) it is capable of remedy and reasonable steps (consistent with the Parent Borrower's level of control of the Acquired Business) are being taken to remedy it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the circumstances giving rise to it have not been procured by or approved by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than a member of the Acquired Business); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) it is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;

provided that, if the relevant circumstances are continuing on or after the Clean-Up Period Termination Date, there shall be a breach of representation or warranty, Default or Event of Default, as the case may be, notwithstanding this <u>Section</u> <u>8.03</u>.

Section 8.04 <u>Application of Funds</u>. After the exercise of remedies provided for in <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> (or after an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Borrower under any Debtor Relief Law), any amounts received on account of the Obligations shall, subject to the provisions of <u>Sections</u> <u>2.16</u> and <u>2.17</u>, be applied by the Administrative Agent in the following order:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>first</u>, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities, expenses and other amounts (including fees, disbursements and other charges of counsel payable under <u>Section</u> <u>10.04</u> and amounts payable under <u>Article III</u> and amounts owing in respect of (x) the preservation of Collateral or the Collateral Agent's security interest in the Collateral or (y) with respect to enforcing the rights of the Secured Parties under the Loan Documents) payable to the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent in their respective capacity as such;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>second</u>, to payment in full of Unfunded Advances/Participations (the amounts so applied to be distributed between or among, as applicable, the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuers <u>pro rata</u> in accordance with the amounts of Unfunded Advances/Participations owed to them on the date of any such distribution);

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>third</u>, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities, expenses and other amounts (other than principal, interest and Letter of Credit fees) payable to the Lenders and the L/C Issuers (including fees, disbursements and other charges of counsel payable under <u>Sections</u> <u>10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u>) arising under the Loan Documents and amounts payable under <u>Article III</u>, ratably among them in proportion to the respective amounts described in this <u>clause (c)</u> held by them;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>fourth</u>, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting accrued and unpaid Letter of Credit fees and interest on the Loans and L/C Borrowings, ratably among the Lenders and the L/C Issuers in proportion to the respective amounts described in this <u>clause (d)</u> held by them;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>fifth</u>, (i) to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting unpaid principal of the Loans, the L/C Borrowings and obligations of the Loan Parties then owing under the Secured Hedge Agreements and the Secured Cash Management Agreements and (ii) to Cash Collateralize that portion of L/C Obligations comprising the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit to the extent not otherwise Cash Collateralized by the Borrowers pursuant to <u>Sections</u> <u>2.03</u> and <u>2.16</u>, ratably among the Lenders, the L/C Issuers, the Hedge Banks party to such Secured Hedge Agreements and the Cash Management Banks party to such Secured Cash Management Agreements in proportion to the respective amounts described in this <u>clause (e)</u> held by them; <u>provided</u> that (x) any such amounts applied pursuant to the foregoing <u>clause (ii)</u> shall be paid to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of the applicable L/C Issuers to Cash Collateralize such L/C Obligations, (y) subject to <u>Sections 2.03(d)</u> and <u>2.16</u>, amounts used to Cash Collateralize the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit pursuant to this <u>clause (e)</u> shall be applied to satisfy drawings under such Letters of Credit as they occur and (z) upon the expiration of any Letter of Credit without any pending drawing, the <u>pro rata</u> share of Cash Collateral attributable to such expired Letter of Credit shall be applied by the Administrative Agent in accordance with the priority of payments set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>8.04</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>sixth</u>, to the payment of all other Obligations of the Loan Parties owing under or in respect of the Loan Documents or under Secured Hedge Agreements and the Secured Cash Management Agreements that are then due and payable to the Administrative Agent and the other Secured Parties, ratably based upon the respective aggregate amounts of all such Obligations then owing to the Administrative Agent and the other Secured Parties; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>last</u>, after all of the Obligations have been paid in full (other than contingent indemnification obligations not yet due and owing), to the Borrowers or as otherwise required by Law;

<u>provided</u> that no amounts received from any Guarantor shall be applied to Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor.

If any amount remains on deposit as Cash Collateral after all Letters of Credit have either been fully drawn or expired without any pending drawing, such remaining amount shall be applied to the other Obligations, if any, in accordance with the priority of payments set forth above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Obligations arising under Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements shall be excluded from the application of payments described above if the Administrative Agent has not received written notice thereof, together with such supporting documentation as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, from the applicable Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank, as the case may be. Each Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank not a party to this Agreement that has given the notice contemplated by the preceding sentence shall, by such notice, be deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the appointment of the Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms of <u>Article</u> <u>IX</u> for itself and its Affiliates as if a "Lender" party hereto.

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It is understood and agreed by each Loan Party and each Secured Party that none of the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have any liability for any determinations made by it in this <u>Section</u> <u>8.04</u>, in each case except to the extent resulting from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, as applicable (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision). Each Loan Party and each Secured Party also agrees that the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent may (but shall not be required to), at any time and in its sole discretion, and with no liability resulting therefrom, petition a court of competent jurisdiction regarding any application of Collateral in accordance with the requirements hereof, and the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall be entitled to wait for, and may conclusively rely on, any such determination.

ARTICLE IX.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND OTHER AGENTS

Section 9.01 <u>Appointment and Authorization of Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Lender and L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints JPMorgan and J.P. Morgan SE to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (subject to the provisions in <u>Section</u> <u>9.09</u>), and designates and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Administrative Agent may perform any of its duties through its officers, directors, agents, employees, or affiliates. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein or in any other Loan Document, no Agent shall have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against any Agent. Regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing and without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term "agent" herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable Law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties; additionally, each Lender agrees that it will not assert any claim against the Administrative Agent based on based on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the Administrative Agent in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Each Lender and each L/C Issuer exempts the Administrative Agent from the restrictions pursuant to Section 181 Civil Code (*Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch*) and similar restrictions applicable to it pursuant to any other applicable law, in each case to the extent legally possible to such Lender and L/C Issuer. A Lender and any L/C Issuer which cannot grant such exemption shall notify the Administrative Agent accordingly and, upon request of the Administrative Agent, either act in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and/or any other Loan Document as required pursuant to this Agreement and/or such other Loan Document or grant a special power of attorney to a party acting on its behalf, in a manner that is not prohibited pursuant to Section 181 of the German Civil Code (*Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch*) and/or any other applicable laws; provided that the aforementioned German Civil Code (*Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch*) shall only apply to such Lenders making Loans and L/C Issuers issuing Letters of Credit, in each case, denominated in Euros.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and such L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (i) provided to the Agents in this <u>Article IX</u> with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by such L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and the applications and agreements for letters of credit pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term "Agent" as used in this <u>Article IX</u> and in the definition of "Agent-Related Person" included such L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (ii) as additionally provided herein with respect to such L/C Issuer.

Section 9.02 <u>Delegation of Duties</u>. The Administrative Agent may execute any of its duties and exercise its rights and powers under this Agreement or any other Loan Document (including for purposes of holding or enforcing any Lien on the Collateral (or any portion thereof) granted under the Collateral Documents or of exercising any rights and remedies thereunder) by or through agents, employees or attorneys-in-fact and shall be entitled to advice of counsel and other consultants or experts concerning all matters pertaining to such duties. The Administrative Agent and any such sub agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Agent-Related Persons. The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agent or attorney-in-fact that it selects in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith, willful misconduct by the Administrative Agent as determined by a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction. The exculpatory provisions of this <u>Article IX</u> shall apply to any such sub agent and to the Agent-Related Persons of the Administrative Agent and any such sub agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.

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Section 9.03 <u>Liability of Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No Agent-Related Person shall be (i) liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of them under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the transactions contemplated hereby (except for its own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in connection with its duties expressly set forth herein, to the extent determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction), (ii) liable for any action taken or not taken by it (A) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in <u>Sections</u> <u>10.01</u> and <u>8.02</u>) or (B) in the absence of its own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct as determined by the final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, in connection with its duties expressly set forth herein, (iii) responsible in any manner to any Lender or participant for any recital, statement, representation or warranty made by any Loan Party or any officer thereof, contained herein or in any other Loan Document, or in any certificate, report, statement or other document referred to or provided for in, or received by the Administrative Agent under or in connection with, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (iv) responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into the validity, effectiveness, genuineness, enforceability or sufficiency of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, or the creation, perfection or priority of any Lien, or security interest created or purported to be created under the Collateral Documents, or for any failure of any Loan Party or any other party to any Loan Document to perform its obligations hereunder, (v) responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into the value or the sufficiency of any Collateral or (vi) responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into the satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Article IV</u> or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent. No Agent-Related Person shall be under any obligation to any Lender or participant to ascertain or to inquire as to the observance or performance of any of the agreements contained in, or conditions of, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or to inspect the properties, books or records of any Loan Party or any Affiliate thereof. The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible or have any liability for, or have any duty to ascertain, inquire into monitor or enforce, compliance with the provisions relating to Disqualified Institutions or Net Short Lenders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent shall not (x) be obligated to ascertain, monitor or inquire as to whether any Lender or participant or prospective Lender or participant is a Disqualified Institution or Net Short Lender or (y) have any liability with respect to or arising out of any assignment or participation of loans, or disclosure of confidential information, to, or the restriction on any exercise of rights or remedies of, any Disqualified Institution or Net Short Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Agent shall have any duty to (i) take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that such Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents); <u>provided</u> that no Agent shall be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose such Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable Law; including any action that may be in violation of the automatic stay under any requirement of Law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors or that may effect a forfeiture, modification or termination of property of a Defaulting Lender in violation of any requirement of Law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, as applicable, may seek clarification or direction from the Required Lenders prior to the exercise of any such instructed action and may refrain from acting until such clarification or direction has been provided or (ii) disclose, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, or be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrowers or any of their Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by any Person serving as an Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity. Nothing in this Agreement shall require the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, as applicable, to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any assignor of a Loan or seller of a participation hereunder shall be entitled to rely conclusively on a representation of the assignee Lender or Participant in the relevant Assignment and Assumption or participation agreement, as applicable, that such assignee or purchaser is not a Disqualified Institution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Erroneous Payments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby agrees that (i) if the Administrative Agent notifies such Lender or L/C Issuer that the Administrative Agent has determined in its sole discretion that any funds received by such Lender or L/C Issuer from the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates were erroneously transmitted to, or otherwise erroneously or mistakenly received by, such Lender or L/C Issuer (whether or not known to such Lender or L/C Issuer) (whether as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees or otherwise; individually and collectively, a "<u>Erroneous Payment</u>") and demands the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a portion thereof), such Lender or L/C Issuer shall promptly, but in no event later than one Business Day thereafter, return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made, in same day funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Lender or L/C Issuer to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Overnight Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect and (ii) to the extent permitted by applicable law, such Lender or L/C Issuer shall not assert any right or claim to the Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives as to the Administrative Agent, any claim, counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payments received, including, without limitation, waiver of any defense based on "discharge for value" or any similar doctrine. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Lender or any L/C Issuer under this <u>clause (a)</u> shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Without limiting immediately preceding <u>clause (i)</u>, each Lender and each L/C Issuer hereby further agrees that if it receives an Erroneous Payment from the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) (x) that is in a different amount than, or on a different date from, that specified in a notice of payment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) with respect to such Erroneous Payment (an "<u>Erroneous Payment Notice</u>") or (y) that was not preceded or accompanied by an Erroneous Payment Notice, or (z) that such Lender or L/C Issuer otherwise becomes aware was transmitted, or received, in error or by mistake (in whole or in part), in each case, an error has been made (and that it is deemed to have knowledge of such error at the time of receipt of such Erroneous Payment) with respect to such Erroneous Payment, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, such Lender or L/C Issuer shall not assert any right or claim to the Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives, any claim, counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payments received, including waiver of any defense based on "discharge for value" or any similar doctrine. Each Lender and each L/C Issuer agrees that, in each such case, it shall promptly (and, in all events, within one Business Day of its knowledge (or deemed knowledge) of such error) notify the Administrative Agent of such occurrence and, upon demand from the Administrative Agent, it shall promptly, but in all events no later than one Business Day thereafter, return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made in same day funds

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(in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Lender or L/C Issuer to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Overnight Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The Borrowers and each other Loan Party hereby agrees that (x) in the event an Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) is not recovered from any Lender or L/C Issuer that has received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) for any reason, the Administrative Agent shall be subrogated to all the rights of such Lender or L/C Issuer with respect to such amount and (y) an Erroneous Payment shall not pay, prepay, repay, discharge or otherwise satisfy any Obligations owed by the Borrowers or any other Loan Party unless, for the avoidance of doubt, such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) that is not recovered from such Lender or L/C Issuer is with respect to any funds paid by any Borrower Party to the Administrative Agent, in which case such Erroneous Payment shall be deemed to be an optional prepayment of the Obligations owed to such Lender or L/C Issuer paid in accordance with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Each party's obligations under this Section 9.03(e) shall survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent or any transfer of title or obligations by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments or the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations (or any portion thereof) under any Loan Document.

Section 9.04 <u>Reliance by Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any writing, communication, signature, resolution, representation, notice, request, consent, certificate, instrument, affidavit, letter, telegram, facsimile, telex or telephone message, electronic mail message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution statement or other document or conversation reasonably believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person or Persons. Each Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and reasonably believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender, the Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender prior to the making of such Loan. Each Agent may consult with, and rely upon (and be fully protected in relying upon), advice and statements of legal counsel (including counsel to any Loan Party), independent accountants and other experts selected by such Agent. Each Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under any Loan Document unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of the Required Lenders (or such other number of Lenders as may be expressly required hereby in any instance) as it deems appropriate and, if it so requests, it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Lenders, against any and all liability and expense which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action. Each Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement or any other Loan Document in accordance with a request or consent of the Required Lenders (or such other number of Lenders as may be expressly required hereby in any instance) and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all the Lenders.

Section 9.05 <u>Notice of Default</u>. No Agent shall be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default, except with respect to defaults in the payment of principal, interest and fees required to be paid to that Agent for the account of the applicable Lenders, unless that Agent shall have received written notice from a Lender or any Borrower referring to this Agreement, describing such Default and stating that such

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notice is a "notice of default." The Administrative Agent will notify the Lenders of its receipt of any such notice. The Administrative Agent shall take such action with respect to any Event of Default as may be directed by the Required Lenders or the Required Revolving Lenders, as applicable, in accordance with <u>Article VIII</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that unless and until the Administrative Agent has received any such direction, the Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such Event of Default as it shall deem advisable or in the best interest of the Lenders.

Section 9.06 <u>Credit Decision; Disclosure of Information by Agents</u>. Each Lender acknowledges that no Agent-Related Person has made any representation or warranty to it, and that no act by any Agent hereafter taken, including any consent to and acceptance of any assignment or review of the affairs of any Loan Party or any Affiliate thereof, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by any Agent-Related Person to any Lender as to any matter, including whether Agent-Related Persons have disclosed material information in their possession. Each Lender represents to each Agent that it has, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own appraisal of, and investigation into, the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of the Loan Parties and their respective Subsidiaries, and all applicable bank or other regulatory Laws relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, and made its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to extend credit to the Borrowers and the other Loan Parties hereunder. Each Lender also represents that it will, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit analysis, appraisals and decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and to make such investigations as it deems necessary to inform itself as to the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of the Borrowers and the other Loan Parties. Except for notices, reports and other documents expressly required to be furnished to the Lenders by any Agent herein, such Agent shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide any Lender with any credit or other information concerning the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition or creditworthiness of any of the Loan Parties or any of their respective Affiliates which may come into the possession of any Agent-Related Person.

Section 9.07 <u>Indemnification of Agents</u>. Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, each Lender shall, on a ratable basis based on such Lender's Pro Rata Share of all the Facilities, indemnify upon demand each Agent-Related Person (to the extent not reimbursed by or on behalf of any Loan Party and without limiting the obligation of any Loan Party to do so), and hold harmless each Agent-Related Person in each case from and against any and all Indemnified Liabilities incurred by such Agent-Related Person (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any such Agent-Related Person in its capacity as L/C Issuer); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no Lender shall be liable for any Indemnified Liabilities incurred by an Agent-Related Person to the extent such Indemnified Liabilities are determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from such Agent-Related Person's own gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no action taken in accordance with the directions of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be required by the Loan Documents) shall be deemed to constitute gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u>; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that to the extent any L/C Issuer is entitled to indemnification under this <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> solely in its capacity and role as an L/C Issuer, only the Revolving Credit Lenders shall be required to indemnify such L/C Issuer under this <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> (which indemnity shall be provided by such Lenders based upon their respective Pro Rata Share of the Revolving Credit Facility). In the case of any investigation, litigation or proceeding giving rise to any Indemnified Liabilities, this <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> shall apply whether or not any such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by any Lender or any other Person. Without limiting the foregoing, each Lender shall reimburse the Administrative Agent upon demand for its Pro Rata Share of any costs or out-of-pocket expenses

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(including the fees, disbursements and other charges of counsel) incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification, amendment or enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of, or legal advice in respect of rights or responsibilities under, this Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any document contemplated by or referred to herein, to the extent that the Administrative Agent is not reimbursed for such expenses by or on behalf of the Borrowers; <u>provided</u> that such reimbursement by the Lenders shall not affect the Borrowers' continuing reimbursement obligations with respect thereto; <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, that failure of any Lender to indemnify or reimburse the Administrative Agent shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligation in respect thereof. The undertaking in this <u>Section</u> <u>9.07</u> shall survive termination of the Aggregate Commitments, the payment of all other Obligations and the resignation or removal of the Administrative Agent.

Section 9.08 <u>Agents in their Individual Capacities</u>. Any Agent and its Affiliates may make loans to, issue letters of credit for the account of, accept deposits from, acquire Capital Stock in and generally engage in any kind of banking, trust, financial advisory, underwriting or other business with each of the Loan Parties and their respective Affiliates as though it were not an Agent or an L/C Issuer hereunder and without notice to or consent of the Lenders. The Lenders acknowledge that, pursuant to such activities, an Agent or its Affiliates may receive information regarding any Loan Party or its Affiliates (including information that may be subject to confidentiality obligations in favor of such Loan Party or such Affiliate) and acknowledge that such Agent shall be under no obligation to provide such information to them. With respect to its Loans, such Agent shall have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any other Lender and may exercise such rights and powers as though it were not an Agent or an L/C Issuer, and the terms "Lender" and "Lenders" include such Agent in its individual capacity (unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires).

Section 9.09 <u>Successor Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent may resign as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, upon 30 days' written notice to the Borrowers and the Lenders provided that, if at the time of such resignation, there is a successor Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, satisfactory to each of the resigning Agent, the incoming Agent and the Borrower Representative, each, in its sole discretion, then the resigning Agent, the incoming Agent and the Borrower Representative may agree to waive or shorten the 30 day notice period. If the Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent or a controlling Affiliate of the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent is subject to an Agent-Related Distress Event, the Borrowers may remove such Agent from such role upon ten (10) days' written notice to the Lenders. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation or removal, the Required Lenders shall appoint from among the Lenders a successor agent for the Lenders, which successor agent shall be consented to by the Borrowers at all times other than during the existence of an Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u>, or <u>(g)</u> (which consent of the Borrowers shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). If no successor agent is appointed prior to the effective date of the resignation or removal, as applicable, of the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (other than to the extent subject to an Agent-Related Distress Event), as applicable, may appoint, after consulting with the Lenders and the Borrowers, a successor agent from among the Lenders. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as successor agent hereunder, the Person acting as such successor agent shall succeed to all the rights, powers and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, and the term "Administrative Agent" or "Collateral Agent," as applicable, shall mean such successor administrative agent or such successor collateral agent, as applicable, and the retiring Administrative Agent's or Collateral Agent's appointment, powers and duties as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall be terminated. After the retiring Administrative Agent's or Collateral Agent's resignation or removal hereunder as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, the provisions of this <u>Article IX</u> and <u>Sections</u> <u>10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u>

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shall continue in effect for its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent under this Agreement. If no successor agent has accepted appointment as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (as applicable) by the date which is 30 days following the retiring Administrative Agent's or Collateral Agent's (as applicable) notice of resignation or removal, the retiring Administrative Agent's or Collateral Agent's resignation or removal shall nevertheless thereupon become effective and (i) the retiring Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent on behalf of the Lenders under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security as bailee, trustee or other applicable capacity until such time as a successor of such Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent is appointed) (for the avoidance of doubt any agency fees for the account of the retiring agent shall cease to accrue from (and shall be payable on) the date that a successor Agent is appointed), (ii) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender directly, until such time as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (as applicable) as provided for above in this <u>Section</u> <u>9.09</u> and (iii) the Lenders shall perform all of the duties of the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, hereunder until such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (as applicable) as provided for above. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent hereunder by a successor and upon the execution and filing or recording of such financing statements, or amendments thereto, and such amendments or supplements to the Collateral Documents, and such other instruments or notices, as may be necessary or desirable, or as the Required Lenders may request, in order to continue the perfection of the Liens granted or purported to be granted by the Collateral Documents, the successor Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, discretion, privileges, and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent hereunder by a successor or upon the expiration of the 30-day period following the retiring Administrative Agent's or Collateral Agent's notice of resignation or removal without a successor having been appointed, the retiring Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents other than as specifically set forth in <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> above of this <u>Section</u> <u>9.09</u><u>(a)</u> but the provisions of this <u>Article IX</u> and <u>Sections</u> <u>10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u> shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Agent-Related Persons in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them solely in respect of the Loan Documents or Obligations, as applicable, while the retiring Agent was acting as Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable. At any time the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent is a Defaulting Lender pursuant to <u>clause (d)</u> of the definition thereof, the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (as applicable) may be removed as the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent (as applicable) hereunder at the request of the Borrowers and the Required Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any resignation by or removal of JPMorgan or J.P. Morgan SE as Administrative Agent or JPMorgan as Collateral Agent pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>9.09</u> shall also constitute its resignation or removal as an L/C Issuer, in which case the resigning or removed L/C Issuer (x) shall not be required to issue any further Letters of Credit hereunder and (y) shall maintain all of its rights as L/C Issuer with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it prior to the date of such resignation or removal. Upon the acceptance of a successor's appointment as Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent hereunder or upon the expiration of the 30-day period following the retiring Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent's notice of resignation or removal without a successor agent having been appointed, (i) such successor (if any) shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring L/C Issuer, (ii) the retiring L/C Issuer shall be discharged from all of their respective duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents and (iii) the successor L/C Issuer (if any) shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make (or the Borrowers shall enter into) other arrangements satisfactory to the retiring L/C Issuer to effectively assume the obligations of the retiring L/C Issuer with respect to such Letters of Credit.

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Section 9.10 <u>Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim</u>. In case of the pendency of any receivership, administrative receivership, judicial management, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization (by way of voluntary arrangement, schemes of arrangement or otherwise), arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or L/C Obligation shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on the Borrowers) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, L/C Obligations and all other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Lenders and the Agents (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders and the Agents and their respective agents and counsel to the extent provided for herein and all other amounts due to the Lenders and the Agents under <u>Sections 2.03(h)</u> and <u>(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u>, <u>2.09</u> and <u>10.04</u>) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any administrator, administrative receiver, custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, judicial manager, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and each Agent to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, in the event that the Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Lenders, to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Agents and their respective agents and counsel, and any other amounts, in each case, due to the Agents under <u>Sections</u> <u>2.09</u> and <u>10.04</u>.

Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the Administrative Agent to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender or any other Agent any plan of reorganization (by way of voluntary arrangement, schemes of arrangement or otherwise), arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations or the rights of any Lender or any other Agent or to authorize the Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender or any other Agent in any such proceeding.

Section 9.11 <u>Collateral and Guaranty Matters</u>. Except with respect to the exercise of setoff rights in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u> or as otherwise provided in <u>Section</u> <u>10.03(b)</u> or with respect to a Secured Party's right to file a proof of claim in an insolvency proceeding, no Secured Party shall have any right individually to realize upon any of the Collateral or to enforce any Guarantee of the Obligations, it being understood and agreed that all powers, rights and remedies under the Loan Documents may be exercised solely by the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties in accordance with the terms thereof. Each of the Lenders (including in their capacities as potential or actual Hedge Banks party to a Secured Hedge Agreement and potential or actual Cash Management Banks party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement), L/C Issuers and Agents hereby irrevocably:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) agree that the Liens granted to the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent by the Loan Parties on any Collateral shall be immediately and automatically released, in each case, without any further action by any Person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) upon termination of the Aggregate Commitments and payment in full of all Obligations in cash and in immediately available funds (other than (A) contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and (B) obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements) and the expiration without any pending drawing or termination of all Letters of Credit (other than Letters of Credit which have been Cash Collateralized);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) upon the sale, disposition, distribution or other transfer of such Collateral as part of or in connection with any transaction permitted hereunder or under any other Loan Document, in each case to a Person that is not a Loan Party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Required Lenders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) to the extent such Collateral is or becomes Excluded Property as a result of an occurrence not prohibited hereunder; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) to the extent such Collateral is owned by a Subsidiary Guarantor, upon release of such Subsidiary Guarantor from its obligations under its Guaranty pursuant to <u>clause (c)</u> below;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) authorize the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, and each of the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall be required to, to the extent requested by any Borrower, release or subordinate any Lien on any property (and execute and deliver any release documentation required in connection therewith) granted to or held by the Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent under any Loan Document to the holder of any Permitted Lien on such property that is permitted by <u>clauses (1)</u>, <u>(4)</u>, <u>(5)</u>, <u>(6)</u> (only with regard to <u>Section</u> <u>7.01(d)</u>), <u>(9)</u>, <u>(11)</u> (solely with respect to cash deposits), <u>(16)</u>, <u>(17)</u> (other than with respect to self-insurance arrangements), <u>(18)</u> (solely to the extent constituting Excluded Property), <u>(19)</u>, <u>(21)</u> or <u>(23)</u> (solely to the extent relating to a lien of the type allowed pursuant to <u>clauses (9)</u>, <u>(11)</u> (solely with respect to cash deposits) of the definition thereof), <u>(26)</u> (solely to the extent the Lien of the Collateral Agent on such property is not, pursuant to such agreements, permitted to be senior to or *pari passu* with such Liens), <u>(29)</u> (solely with respect to cash deposits), <u>(34)</u>, <u>(39)</u> (only for so long as required to be secured for such letter of intent or investment), <u>(45)</u>, <u>(46)</u>, <u>(48)</u>, and <u>(49)</u> (only for so long as required to be secured for purposes of such cash management arrangements) of the definition thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) agree that a Guarantor (other than the Parent Borrower) shall be immediately and automatically released from any applicable Guaranty and its obligations thereunder if such Person ceases to be a Restricted Subsidiary or otherwise becomes an Excluded Subsidiary as a result of a transaction or designation permitted hereunder; <u>provided</u> that no such release shall occur if such Guarantor continues to be a guarantor in respect of any Specified Refinancing Debt, any Refinancing Notes, any Incremental Equivalent Debt or, to the extent incurred by a Loan Party, any other Indebtedness; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) authorize the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, and each of the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall be required to, to the extent requested by any Borrower or to the extent provided for under this Agreement, establish intercreditor arrangements (including Applicable Intercreditor Arrangements) as contemplated by this Agreement.

Upon request by the Administrative Agent at any time, the Required Lenders will promptly confirm in writing the Administrative Agent's and the Collateral Agent's authority to release or subordinate its interest in particular types or items of property, or to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>9.11</u>; *provided* that absent such confirmation in writing from the Required Lenders, the act of the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent making such request shall not prohibit

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the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent from releasing or subordinating its interests if it otherwise conclusively relies on a certificate of the Parent Borrower. In each case as specified in this <u>Section</u> <u>9.11</u>, the Administrative Agent will (and each Lender (including in their capacities as potential or actual Hedge Banks party to a Secured Hedge Agreement and potential or actual Cash Management Banks party to a Secured Cash Management Agreement), L/C Issuer and Agent irrevocably authorizes the Administrative Agent to), at the Borrowers' sole cost and expense, promptly execute and deliver to the applicable Loan Party such documents as such Loan Party may reasonably request to evidence the release or subordination of such item of Collateral from the assignment and security interest granted under the Collateral Documents, or to evidence the release of such Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and this <u>Section</u> <u>9.11</u>; <u>provided</u> that, if reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, the Parent Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate of a Responsible Officer of Parent Borrower certifying that the release or subordination of such Collateral is permitted under the Loan Documents (and for the avoidance of doubt, no other documentation or information shall be required to be provided by the Borrowers or any Restricted Subsidiary). Each of the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely and shall rely exclusively on such Responsible Officer's certification and the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Agent will be fully exculpated from any liability and shall be fully protected and shall not have any liability whatsoever to any Secured Party as a result of such reliance or the consummation of any release or subordination. Additionally, the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall promptly return any possessory collateral to the Borrowers in connection with the releases of Collateral and Guarantors contemplated by this <u>Section</u> <u>9.11</u>; <u>provided</u>, that in the event that the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent loses or misplaces any possessory collateral delivered to the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent by any Loan Party, upon reasonable request of the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent shall provide a loss affidavit to the Parent Borrower, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent.

Section 9.12 <u>Other Agents; Arranger and Managers</u>. None of the Lenders or other Persons identified on the facing page or signature pages of this Agreement as a "joint lead arranger," or "joint bookrunner" shall have any right, power, obligation, liability, responsibility or duty under this Agreement other than those applicable to all Lenders as such; <u>provided</u> that each Arranger shall be entitled to any express rights given to that Arranger under any Loan Document (including its rights to receive fees pursuant to the Fee Letter). Without limiting the foregoing, none of the Lenders or other Persons so identified shall have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender. Each Lender acknowledges that it has not relied, and will not rely, on any of the Lenders or other Persons so identified in deciding to enter into this Agreement or in taking or not taking action hereunder.

Section 9.13 <u>Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements</u>. No Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank that obtains the benefits of <u>Section</u> <u>8.0</u><u>4</u>, any Guaranty or any Collateral by virtue of the provisions hereof or of any Guaranty or any Collateral Document shall have any right to notice of any action or to consent to, direct or object to any action hereunder or under any other Loan Document or otherwise in respect of the Collateral (including the release or impairment of any Collateral) other than in its capacity as a Lender and, in such case, only to the extent expressly provided in the Loan Documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this <u>Article IX</u> to the contrary, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to verify the payment of, or that other satisfactory arrangements have been made with respect to, Obligations arising under Secured Cash Management Agreements and Secured Hedge Agreements unless the Administrative Agent has received written notice of such Obligations, together with such supporting documentation as the Administrative Agent may request, from the applicable Cash Management Bank or Hedge Bank, as the case may be. By accepting the benefits of the Collateral, each Secured Party that is a party to any such arrangement in respect of Secured Cash Management Agreements or Secured Hedge Agreement, as applicable, shall be deemed to have appointed the Administrative Agent to serve as administrative agent under the Loan Documents, and shall be deemed to have appointed the Collateral Agent to serve as collateral agent under the Loan Documents and agreed to be bound by the Loan Documents as a Secured Party thereunder, subject to the limitations set forth in this paragraph.

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Section 9.14 <u>Appointment of Supplemental Agents</u><u>, Incremental Arrangers, Incremental Equivalent Debt Arrangers and Specified Refinancing Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is the purpose of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents that there shall be no violation of any Law of any jurisdiction denying or restricting the right of banking corporations or associations to transact business as agent or trustee in such jurisdiction. It is recognized that in case of litigation under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, and in particular in case of the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents, or in case the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent deems that by reason of any present or future Law of any jurisdiction it may not exercise any of the rights, powers or remedies granted herein or in any of the other Loan Documents or take any other action which may be desirable or necessary in connection therewith, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent are hereby authorized, to appoint an additional individual or institution selected by them in their sole discretion as a separate trustee, co-trustee, administrative agent, collateral agent, administrative sub-agent or administrative co-agent, as applicable (any such additional individual or institution being referred to herein individually as a "<u>Supplemental Agent</u>" and collectively as "<u>Supplemental Agents</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the event that the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent appoints a Supplemental Agent with respect to any Collateral, (i) each and every right, power, privilege or duty expressed or intended by this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents to be exercised by or vested in or conveyed to the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent with respect to such Collateral shall be exercisable by and vest in such Supplemental Agent to the extent, and only to the extent, necessary to enable such Supplemental Agent to exercise such rights, powers and privileges with respect to such Collateral and to perform such duties with respect to such Collateral, and every covenant and obligation contained in the Loan Documents and necessary to the exercise or performance thereof by such Supplemental Agent shall run to and be enforceable by either the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent or such Supplemental Agent, and (ii) the provisions of this <u>Article IX</u> and of <u>Sections</u> <u>10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u> (obligating the Borrowers to pay the Administrative Agent's and the Collateral Agent's expenses and to indemnify the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent) that refer to the Administrative Agent and/or the Collateral Agent shall inure to the benefit of such Supplemental Agent and all references therein to the Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent shall be deemed to be references to the Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent and/or such Supplemental Agent, as the context may require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Should any instrument in writing from the Borrowers or any other Loan Party be required by any Supplemental Agent so appointed by the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to him or it such rights, powers, privileges and duties, the Borrowers shall, or shall cause such Loan Party to, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all such instruments promptly upon request by the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent. In case any Supplemental Agent, or a successor thereto, shall die, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of such Supplemental Agent, to the extent permitted by Law, shall vest in and be exercised by the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, as applicable, until the appointment of a new applicable Supplemental Agent.

Section 9.15 <u>Intercreditor Agreement</u>. The Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent are authorized by the Lenders and each other Secured Party to, to the extent required by the terms of the Loan Documents, (i) enter into any intercreditor agreement contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) enter into any Collateral Document, or (iii) make or consent to any filings or take any other actions in connection therewith (and any amendments, amendments and restatements, restatements or waivers of or supplements to or other modifications to, such agreements in connection with the incurrence by any Loan Party of any Indebtedness

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of such Loan Party that is permitted to be secured pursuant to <u>Sections</u> <u>7.01</u> and <u>7.02</u> of this Agreement, in order to permit such Indebtedness to be secured by a valid, perfected lien on the Collateral (with such priority as may be designated by such Loan Party, to the extent such priority is permitted by the Loan Documents)), and the parties hereto acknowledge that any intercreditor agreement, Collateral Document, consent, filing or other action will be binding upon them. Each Lender and each other Secured Party (a) hereby agrees that it will be bound by and will take no actions contrary to the provisions of any intercreditor agreement (if entered into) and (b) hereby authorizes and instructs the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent to enter into any intercreditor agreement contemplated by this Agreement or Collateral Document (and any amendments, amendments and restatements, restatements or waivers of or supplements to or other modifications to, such agreements in connection with the incurrence by any Loan Party of any Indebtedness of such Loan Party that is permitted to be secured pursuant to <u>Sections</u> <u>7.01</u> and <u>7.02</u> of this Agreement, in order to permit such Indebtedness to be secured by a valid, perfected lien on the Collateral (with such priority as may be designated by such Loan Party, to the extent such priority is permitted by the Loan Documents)), and to subject the Liens on the Collateral securing the Obligations to the provisions thereof. Without limitation of the foregoing, if an intercreditor agreement shall be posted to the Lenders not less than five Business Days before execution thereof and, if the Required Lenders shall not have objected to such changes within five Business Days after such posting, then the Required Lenders shall be deemed (a) to have agreed that the Administrative Agent entry into such intercreditor agreement is reasonable and to have consented to such intercreditor agreement and to the Administrative Agent's execution thereof and (b) to have directed the Administrative Agent to execute such agreement.

Section 9.16 <u>Acknowledgment</u> <u>Regarding any Supported QFCs</u>. To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for Swap Contracts or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support "<u>QFC Credit Support</u>" and each such QFC a "<u>Supported QFC</u>"), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the "<u>U.S. Special Resolution Regimes</u>") in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a "<u>Covered Party</u>") becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, default rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such default rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.

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Section 9.17 <u>Credit Bidding</u>. The Secured Parties hereby irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent, at the direction of the Required Lenders, to credit bid all or any portion of the Secured Obligations (including by accepting some or all of the Collateral in satisfaction of some or all of the Secured Obligations pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise) and in such manner purchase (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) all or any portion of the Collateral (a) at any sale thereof conducted under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, including under Sections 363, 1123 or 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, or any similar laws in any other jurisdictions to which a Loan Party is subject, or (b) at any other sale, foreclosure or acceptance of collateral in lieu of debt conducted by (or with the consent or at the direction of) the Administrative Agent (whether by judicial action or otherwise) in accordance with any applicable law. In connection with any such credit bid and purchase, the Secured Obligations owed to the Secured Parties shall be entitled to be, and shall be, credit bid by the Administrative Agent at the direction of the Required Lenders on a ratable basis (with Secured Obligations with respect to contingent or unliquidated claims receiving contingent interests in the acquired assets on a ratable basis that shall vest upon the liquidation of such claims in an amount proportional to the liquidated portion of the contingent claim amount used in allocating the contingent interests) for the asset or assets so purchased (or for the equity interests or debt instruments of the acquisition vehicle or vehicles that are issued in connection with such purchase). In connection with any such bid, (i) the Administrative Agent shall be authorized to form one or more acquisition vehicles and to assign any successful credit bid to such acquisition vehicle or vehicles, (ii) each of the Secured Parties' ratable interests in the Secured Obligations which were credit bid shall be deemed without any further action under this Agreement to be assigned to such vehicle or vehicles for the purpose of closing such sale, (iii) the Administrative Agent shall be authorized to adopt documents providing for the governance of the acquisition vehicle or vehicles (provided that any actions by the Administrative Agent with respect to such acquisition vehicle or vehicles, including any disposition of the assets or equity interests thereof, shall be governed, directly or indirectly, by, and the governing documents shall provide for, control by the vote of the Required Lenders or their permitted assignees under the terms of this Agreement or the governing documents of the applicable acquisition vehicle or vehicles, as the case may be, irrespective of the termination of this Agreement and without giving effect to the limitations on actions by the Required Lenders contained in <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> of this Agreement), (iv) the Administrative Agent on behalf of such acquisition vehicle or vehicles shall be authorized to issue to each of the Secured Parties, ratably on account of the relevant Secured Obligations which were credit bid, interests, whether as equity, partnership interests, limited partnership interests or membership interests, in any such acquisition vehicle and/or debt instruments issued by such acquisition vehicle, all without the need for any Secured Party or acquisition vehicle to take any further action, and (v) to the extent that Secured Obligations that are assigned to an acquisition vehicle are not used to acquire Collateral for any reason (as a result of another bid being higher or better, because the amount of Secured Obligations assigned to the acquisition vehicle exceeds the amount of Secured Obligations credit bid by the acquisition vehicle or otherwise), such Secured Obligations shall automatically be reassigned to the Secured Parties pro rata with their original interest in such Secured Obligations and the equity interests and/or debt instruments issued by any acquisition vehicle on account of such Secured Obligations shall automatically be cancelled, without the need for any Secured Party or any acquisition vehicle to take any further action. Notwithstanding that the ratable portion of the Secured Obligations of each Secured Party are deemed assigned to the acquisition vehicle or vehicles as set forth in clause (ii) above, each Secured Party shall execute such documents and provide such information regarding the Secured Party (and/or any designee of the Secured Party which will receive interests in or debt instruments issued by such acquisition vehicle) as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request in connection with the formation of any acquisition vehicle, the formulation or submission of any credit bid or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such credit bid.

Section 9.18 <u>Certain ERISA Matters</u>. (a) Each Lender (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each Arranger and their respective Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of any Borrower or any other Loan Party, that at least one of the following is and will be true:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) such Lender is not using "plan assets" (within the meaning of the Plan Asset Regulations) of one or more Benefit Plans in connection with the Loans, the Letters of Credit or the Commitments,

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the transaction exemption set forth in one or more PTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers), PTE 95-60 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company general accounts), PTE 90-1 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTE 91-38 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds) or PTE 96-23 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), is applicable with respect to such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) (A) such Lender is an investment fund managed by a "Qualified Professional Asset Manager" (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14), (B) such Qualified Professional Asset Manager made the investment decision on behalf of such Lender to enter into, participate in, administer and perform the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, (C) the entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement satisfies the requirements of sub-sections (b) through (g) of Part I of PTE 84-14 and (D) to the best knowledge of such Lender, the requirements of subsection (a) of Part I of PTE 84-14 are satisfied with respect to such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) such other representation, warranty and covenant as may be agreed in writing between the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and such Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition, unless sub-clause (i) in the immediately preceding clause (a) is true with respect to a Lender or such Lender has provided another representation, warranty and covenant as provided in sub-clause (iv) in the immediately preceding clause (a), such Lender further (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each Arranger and their respective Affiliates, and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of any Borrower or any other Loan Party, that none of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Arranger or any of their respective Affiliates is a fiduciary with respect to the Collateral or the assets of such Lender (including in connection with the reservation or exercise of any rights by the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent under this Agreement, any Loan Document or any documents related to hereto or thereto).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each Arranger hereby informs the Lenders that each such Person is not undertaking to provide investment advice or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, and that such Person has a financial interest in the transactions contemplated hereby in that such Person or an Affiliate thereof (i) may receive interest or other payments with respect to the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments, this Agreement and any other Loan Documents (ii) may recognize a gain if it extended the Loans, the Letters of Credit or the Commitments for an amount less than the amount being paid for an interest in the Loans, the Letters of Credit or the Commitments by such Lender or (iii) may receive fees or other payments in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, the Loan Documents or otherwise, including structuring fees, commitment fees, arrangement fees, facility fees, upfront fees, underwriting fees, ticking fees, agency fees, administrative agent or collateral agent fees, utilization fees, minimum usage fees, letter of credit fees, fronting fees, deal-away or alternate transaction fees, amendment fees, processing fees, term out premiums, banker's acceptance fees, breakage or other early termination fees or fees similar to the foregoing.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>9.18</u>, (i) "<u>Benefit Plan</u>" means any of (A) an "employee benefit plan" (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (B) a "plan" as defined in Section 4975 of the Code to which Section 4975 of the Code applies, and (C) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulations or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) the assets of any such "employee benefit plan" or "plan" and (ii) "<u>Plan Asset Regulations</u>" means 29 CFR § 2510.3-101 et seq., as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA, as amended from time to time.

Section 9.19 <u>Know Your Customer Information</u>. Each Secured Party shall, promptly following a request by the Administrative Agent, provide all documentation and other information that the Administrative Agent reasonably requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act.

Section 9.20 <u>Borrower Communications</u>. (a) The Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuers agree that the Parent Borrower may, but shall not be obligated to, make any Borrower Communications to the Administrative Agent through an electronic platform chosen by the Administrative Agent to be its electronic transmission system (the "<u>Approved Borrower Portal</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Although the Approved Borrower Portal and its primary web portal are secured with generally-applicable security procedures and policies implemented or modified by the Administrative Agent from time to time (including, as of the Sixth Amendment Effective Date, a user ID/password authorization system), each of the Lenders, each of the L/C Issuers and the Parent Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the distribution of material through an electronic medium is not necessarily secure, that the Administrative Agent is not responsible for approving or vetting the representatives or contacts of the Parent Borrower that are added to the Approved Borrower Portal, and that there may be confidentiality and other risks associated with such distribution. Each of the Lenders, each of the L/C Issuers and the Parent Borrower hereby approves distribution of Borrower Communications through the Approved Borrower Portal and understands and assumes the risks of such distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) THE APPROVED BORROWER PORTAL IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". THE APPLICABLE PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BORROWER COMMUNICATION, OR THE ADEQUACY OF THE APPROVED BORROWER PORTAL AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE APPROVED BORROWER PORTAL AND THE BORROWER COMUNICATIONS. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER CODE DEFECTS, IS MADE BY THE APPLICABLE PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BORROWER COMMUNICATIONS OR THE APPROVED BORROWER PORTAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ANY ARRANGER OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE RELATED PARTIES (COLLECTIVELY, "<u>APPLICABLE PARTIES</u>") HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY LOAN PARTY, ANY LENDER, ANY L/C ISSUER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES (WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF THE PARENT BORROWER'S TRANSMISSION OF BORROWER COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH THE INTERNET OR THE APPROVED BORROWER PORTAL.

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"<u>Borrower Communications</u>" means, collectively, any Committed Loan Notice, notice of prepayment, Request for L/C Credit Extension or other notice, demand, communication, information, document or other material provided by or on behalf of Parent Borrower or any other Loan Party pursuant to any Loan Document or the transactions contemplated therein which is distributed by the Parent Borrower to the Administrative Agent through an Approved Borrower Portal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each of the Lenders, each of the L/C Issuers and the Parent Borrower agrees that the Administrative Agent may, but (except as may be required by applicable law) shall not be obligated to, store the Borrower Communications on the Approved Borrower Portal in accordance with the Administrative Agent's generally applicable document retention procedures and policies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Nothing herein shall prejudice the right of the Parent Borrower to give any notice or other communication pursuant to any Loan Document in any other manner specified in such Loan Document.

ARTICLE X.

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.01 <u>Amendments, Etc.</u> Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement or the applicable Loan Document, no amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and no consent to any departure by the Parent Borrower or any other Loan Party therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Required Lenders (or by the Administrative Agent at the instruction of the Required Lenders) and the Parent Borrower or the applicable Loan Party, as the case may be (other than with respect to any amendment or waiver contemplated in <u>clause (h)</u> below, which shall only require the consent of the Required Revolving Lenders), and each such amendment, waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no such amendment, waiver or consent shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) extend or increase the Commitment of any Lender, or reinstate the Commitment of any Lender after the termination of such Commitment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>, in each case without the written consent of such Lender (it being understood that a waiver of any condition precedent set forth in <u>Sections</u> <u>4.02</u> or the waiver of (or amendment to the terms of) any Default or Event of Default, mandatory prepayment or mandatory reduction of the Commitments shall not constitute an extension or increase of any Commitment of any Lender);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>, postpone any date scheduled for any payment of principal of, or interest on, any Loan or L/C Borrowing or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder, without the written consent of each Lender directly and adversely affected thereby (and subject to such further requirements as may be applicable thereto under <u>Section</u> <u>2.</u><u>22</u>), it being understood that the waiver of any obligation to pay interest at the Default Rate, or the amendment or waiver of any mandatory prepayment shall not constitute a postponement of any date scheduled for the payment of principal, interest or fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) reduce the principal of, or the rate of interest specified herein on, or the amount of any payment of principal of, or interest on, any Loan or L/C Borrowing (it being understood that a waiver of any Default or Event of Default or mandatory prepayment shall not constitute a reduction or forgiveness of principal), or (subject to <u>clause (iii)</u> of the proviso following <u>clause (j)</u> below), any fees or other amounts payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document without the written consent of each Lender directly and adversely affected thereby, it being understood that any change to the definition of Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio or in the component definitions thereof shall not constitute a reduction in any rate of interest or any fees based thereon; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that only the consent of (x) the Majority Lenders with respect to any applicable Tranche shall be necessary to amend the definition of "Default Rate" as applicable to such Tranche and (y) the Majority Lenders with respect to any applicable Tranche shall be necessary to waive any obligation of the Borrowers to pay interest at the Default Rate with respect to such applicable Tranche;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) change the currency in which any Loan is denominated without the written consent of each Lender holding such Loans or change the provisions relating to re-denomination of any Loan without the written consent of each Lender holding such Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) change (i) any provision of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, or the definition of "Required Lenders" or any other provision hereof specifying the number or percentage of Lenders or portion of the Loans or Commitments required to amend, waive or otherwise modify any rights hereunder or make any determination or grant any consent hereunder (other than the definition specified in <u>clause (ii)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.01(e)</u> or modifications in connection with repurchases of Term Loans, amendments with respect to New Loan Commitments and amendments with respect to extensions of maturity, which shall only require the written consent of each Lender directly and adversely affected thereby), without the written consent of each Lender, (ii) the definition of "Required Revolving Lenders," without the written consent of each Lender under the applicable Revolving Credit Facility or (iii) the definition of "Majority Lenders" with respect to any Tranche without the written consent of each Lender under such Tranche;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) other than in a transaction permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, release all or substantially all of the Liens on the Collateral in any transaction or series of related transactions, without the written consent of each Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) other than in a transaction permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>7.04</u>, release all or substantially all of the aggregate value of the Guaranty, or all or substantially all of the Guarantors, without the written consent of each Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) (i) amend or otherwise modify <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u> (or for the purposes of determining compliance with any Financial Covenant set forth therein, any defined terms used therein) or <u>Section</u> <u>4.02</u>, (ii) waive or consent to any Default or Event of Default resulting from a breach of <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u> or (ii) alter the rights or remedies of the Required Revolving Lenders arising pursuant to <u>Article VIII</u> as a result of a breach of <u>Section</u> <u>7.08</u>, in each case, without the written consent of the Required Revolving Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lender); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the amendments, modifications, waivers and consents described in this <u>clause (h)</u> shall not require the consent of any Lenders other than the Required Revolving Lenders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) (A) change <u>Section</u> <u>2.06(c)</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.12(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u> in a manner that would alter the ratable reduction of Commitments or the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby, without the written consent of each Lender or (B) change the payment waterfall provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>2.12(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>8.04</u> without the written consent of each Lender; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) (A) subordinate in priority all or substantially all of the Liens securing the Secured Obligations under the Loan Documents to Liens securing any other Indebtedness without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby, or (B) subordinate in right of payment the Secured Obligations under the Loan Documents to any other Indebtedness without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby;

and <u>provided</u> <u>further</u> that (i) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by an L/C Issuer in addition to the Borrowers and the Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of such L/C Issuer, in its capacity as such, under this Agreement or any Letter of Credit Application or other Issuer Document relating to any Letter of Credit issued or to be issued by it; (ii) [reserved], (iii) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent

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in its capacity as such, in addition to the Borrowers and the Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of, or any fees or other amounts payable to, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (iv) <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u> may not be amended, waived or otherwise modified without the consent of each Granting Lender all or any part of whose Loans are being funded by an SPC at the time of such amendment, waiver or other modification and (v) the Fee Letter and any other fee letter may be amended, or the rights or privileges thereunder waived, in a writing executed only by the parties thereto. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any amendment, modification, waiver or other action which by its terms requires the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender may be effected with the consent of the applicable Lenders other than Defaulting Lenders, except that (x) no amendment, waiver or consent relating to <u>Section</u> <u>10.01(a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> or <u>(c)</u> may be effected, in each case without the consent of such Defaulting Lender and (y) any amendment, modification, waiver or other action that by its terms adversely affects any Defaulting Lender in its capacity as a Lender in a manner that differs in any material respect from, and is more adverse to such Defaulting Lender than it is to, other affected Lenders shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (1) any waiver, amendment, modification or consent in respect of this Agreement or any other Loan Document that by its terms affects the rights or duties under this Agreement or any other Loan Document of Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of a particular Tranche (but not the Lenders holding Loans or Commitments of any other Tranche), including those transactions described in <u>clauses (a)</u> through <u>(d)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, may be effected by an agreement or agreements in writing entered into by the Borrowers and the requisite percentage in interest of the Lenders with respect to such Tranche that would be required to consent thereto under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> if such Lenders were the only Lenders hereunder at the time and (2) to the extent any Lenders under any New Revolving Facility or New Term Facility in the form of a Term Loan A Tranche have elected to not receive the benefit of the Financial Covenant, the New Revolving Commitments, New Revolving Loans, New Loan Commitments and New Term Loans, as applicable, of such Lenders shall be excluded in calculating the votes of any "Required Revolving Lenders" and/or "Majority Lenders", as applicable, for purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(b)</u>, or <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u>.

This <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> shall be subject to any contrary provision of <u>Section</u> <u>1.15</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.20</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>3.04</u>. In addition, notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u>, (a) amendments and modifications that benefit existing Lenders (including in connection with the transactions provided for by <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u> or <u>Section</u> <u>2.22</u>) may be effected without such Lenders' consent, (b) if the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error, ambiguity or omission, defect or inconsistency of a technical nature, in each case, in any provision of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall be permitted to amend such provision, (c) the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower shall be permitted to amend any provision of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to integrate borrowings and issuances of Letters of Credit in Alternative Currencies or additional Borrowers organized in jurisdictions other than the United States, including with respect to the tax provisions in <u>Article III</u> hereof with respect to any such Borrower, and including without limitation, with respect to the appointment of any co-agents or sub-agents by the Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agents, (d) the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers shall be permitted to amend any provision of any Collateral Document, the Guaranty, or enter into any new agreement or instrument, to be consistent with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or as required by local law to give effect to any guaranty, or to give effect to or to protect any security interest for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in any property so that the security interests comply with applicable Law, and in each case, such amendments, documents and agreements shall become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to any Loan Document.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in connection with any determination as to whether the requisite Lenders have (A) consented (or not consented) to any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any departure by the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary therefrom, (B) otherwise acted on any matter related to this Agreement or any

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Loan Document or (C) directed or required the Administrative Agent or any Lender to undertake any action (or refrain from taking any action) with respect to, or under, this Agreement or any Loan Document, any Lender (other than any Lender that is a (x) Regulated Bank Lender, (y) Revolving Credit Lender or (z) any Affiliate of the foregoing) that, as a result of its interest in any total return swap, total rate of return swap, credit default swap or other derivative contract (other than any such total return swap, total rate of return swap, credit default swap or other derivative contract entered into pursuant to bona fide market making activities), has a net short position with respect to any of the Loans or Commitments or with respect to any other tranche, class or series of Indebtedness for borrowed money incurred or issued by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries at such time of determination (including commitments with respect to any revolving credit facility) (each such item of Indebtedness, including the Loan and Commitments, "<u>Specified Indebtedness</u>") (each such Lender, a "<u>Net Short Lender</u>") shall have no right to vote with respect to any amendment, modification or waiver of this Agreement or any other Loan Documents and shall be deemed to have voted its interest as a Lender without discretion in the same proportion as the allocation of voting with respect to such matter by Lenders who are not Net Short Lenders (including in any plan of reorganization). For purposes of determining whether a Lender (alone or together with its Affiliates) has a "net short position" on any date of determination: (i) derivative contracts with respect to any Specified Indebtedness and such contracts that are the functional equivalent thereof shall be counted at the notional amount of such contract in Dollars, (ii) notional amounts in other currencies shall be converted to the Dollar equivalent thereof by such Lender in a commercially reasonable manner consistent with generally accepted financial practices and based on the prevailing conversion rate (determined on a mid-market basis) on the date of determination, (iii) derivative contracts in respect of an index that includes the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary or any instrument issued or guaranteed by the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary shall not be deemed to create a short position with respect to such Specified Indebtedness, so long as (x) such index is not created, designed, administered or requested by such Lender and (y) the Parent Borrower and the Subsidiaries and any instrument issued or guaranteed by the Parent Borrower or the Subsidiaries, collectively, shall represent less than 5% of the components of such index, (iv) derivative transactions that are documented using either the 2014 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions or the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions (collectively, the "<u>ISDA CDS Definitions</u>") shall be deemed to create a short position with respect to the relevant Specified Indebtedness if such Lender is a protection buyer or the equivalent thereof for such derivative transaction and (x) the relevant Specified Indebtedness is a "Reference Obligation" under the terms of such derivative transaction (whether specified by name in the related documentation, included as a "Standard Reference Obligation" on the most recent list published by Markit, if "Standard Reference Obligation" is specified as applicable in the relevant documentation or in any other manner), (y) the relevant Specified Indebtedness would be a "Deliverable Obligation" under the terms of such derivative transaction or (z) the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary is designated as a "Reference Entity" under the terms of such derivative transaction and (v) credit derivative transactions or other derivatives transactions not documented using the ISDA CDS Definitions shall be deemed to create a short position with respect to any Specified Indebtedness if such transactions offer the Lender protection against a decline in the value of such Specified Indebtedness, or in the credit quality of the Parent Borrower or any Subsidiary, in each case, other than as part of an index so long as (x) such index is not created, designed, administered or requested by such Lender and (y) the Parent Borrower and the Subsidiaries, and any instrument issued or guaranteed by the Parent Borrower or the Subsidiaries, collectively, shall represent less than 5% of the components of such index. In connection with any such amendment, modification or waiver of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, each Lender (other than any Lender that is a (x) Regulated Bank Lender, (y) Revolving Credit Lender or (z) any Affiliate of the foregoing) will be deemed to have represented to the Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent that it does not constitute a Net Short Lender, in each case, unless such Lender shall have notified the Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent prior to the requested response date with respect to such amendment, modification or waiver that it constitutes a Net Short Lender (it being understood and agreed that the Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely conclusively on each such representation and deemed representation). The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible or have any liability for, or have any

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duty to ascertain, inquire into, monitor or enforce, compliance with the provisions hereof relating to Net Short Lenders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent shall not (x) be obligated to ascertain, monitor or inquire as to whether any Lender or participant or prospective Lender or participant is a Net Short Lender or (y) have any liability with respect to or arising out of the voting in any amendment or waiver to any Loan Document by any Net Short Lender.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in <u>Section</u> <u>4.0</u><u>1</u>, each Lender that has signed this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Closing Date, specifying its objection thereto.

Section 10.02 <u>Notices; Electronic Communications</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>General</u>. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier as follows, and all notices and other communications expressly permitted hereunder to be given by telephone shall be made to the applicable telephone number, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if to the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or an L/C Issuer, to the address, telecopier number, electronic mail address or telephone number specified for such Person on <u>Schedule 10.02</u> or to such other address, telecopier number, electronic mail address or telephone number as shall be designated by such party in a notice to the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent, as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>10.02(d)</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if to any other Lender, to the address, telecopier number, electronic mail address or telephone number specified in its Administrative Questionnaire.

Notices and other communications sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices and other communications sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices and other communications delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in <u>clause (b)</u> below shall be effective as provided in such <u>clause (b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Electronic Communications</u>. Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the L/C Issuers hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or any L/C Issuer pursuant to <u>Article II</u> if such Lender or such L/C Issuer, as applicable, has notified the Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving, or is unwilling to receive, notices under <u>Article II</u> by electronic communication. The Administrative Agent or any Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; <u>provided</u> that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.

Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes (with the Borrowers' consent), (i) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender's receipt of an acknowledgment from the intended recipient (such as by the "return receipt requested" function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgment); <u>provided</u> that if such notice or other

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communication is not sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient, and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing <u>clause (</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>The Platform</u>. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." THE AGENT-RELATED PERSONS DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE ADEQUACY OF THE PLATFORM, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM THE BORROWER MATERIALS. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER CODE DEFECTS, IS MADE BY ANY AGENT-RELATED PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE PLATFORM. In no event shall any Agent-Related Person have any liability to any Loan Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries, any Lender, any L/C Issuer or any other Person for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses of any kind (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising out of any Borrower's or the Administrative Agent's transmission of Borrower Materials through the Internet, except to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by a final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of such Agent-Related Person; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that in no event shall any Agent-Related Person have any liability to any Loan Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries, any Lender, any L/C Issuer or any other Person for indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Change of Address, Etc</u>. Each of the Borrowers, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each L/C Issuer may change its address, telecopier, telephone number or electronic mail address for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the Borrower Representative and the Administrative Agent. Each other Lender may change its address, telecopier, telephone number or electronic mail address for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the Borrower Representative, the Administrative Agent and, in the case of a Revolving Credit Lender, each L/C Issuer. In addition, each Lender agrees to notify the Administrative Agent from time to time to ensure that the Administrative Agent has on record (i) an effective address, contact name, telephone number, telecopier number and electronic mail address to which notices and other communications may be sent and (ii) accurate wire instructions for such Lender. Furthermore, each Public Lender agrees to cause at least one individual at or on behalf of such Public Lender to at all times have selected the "Private Side Information" or similar designation on the content declaration screen of the Platform in order to enable such Public Lender or its delegate, in accordance with such Public Lender's compliance procedures and applicable Law, including United States federal and state securities Laws, to make reference to Borrower Materials that are not made available through the "Public Side Information" portion of the Platform and that may contain material non-public information with respect to the Borrowers or their securities for purposes of United States federal or state securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Reliance by Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, L/C Issuer and Lenders</u>. The Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the L/C Issuers and the Lenders shall be entitled to rely and act upon any notices (including telephonic Committed Loan Notices) purportedly given by or on behalf of any of the Borrowers even if (i) such notices were not made in a manner specified herein, were incomplete or were not preceded or followed by any other form of notice specified herein, or (ii) the terms thereof, as understood by the recipient, varied from any confirmation thereof except to the extent such reliance is deemed to be gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of the Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, L/C Issuer or Lender (as applicable) in a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent

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jurisdiction. The Borrowers shall indemnify the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, each L/C Issuer, each Lender and the Related Parties of each of them from all losses, costs, expenses and liabilities resulting from the reliance by such Person on each notice purportedly given by or on behalf of any Borrower to the extent required by <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u>. All telephonic notices to and other telephonic communications with the Administrative Agent may be recorded by the Administrative Agent, and each of the parties hereto hereby consents to such recording.

Section 10.03 <u>No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No failure by any Lender, any L/C Issuer or any Agent to exercise, and no delay by any such Person in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges provided hereunder and under each other Loan Document, are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers and privileges provided by Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, the authority to enforce rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents against the Loan Parties or any of them, and the right to realize upon any of the Collateral or to enforce any Guarantee of the Obligations, shall be vested exclusively in, and all actions and proceedings at law in connection with such enforcement shall be instituted and maintained exclusively by, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> for the benefit of all the Lenders and the L/C Issuers; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the foregoing shall not prohibit (i) the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent from exercising on its own behalf the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (ii) each L/C Issuer from exercising the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as an L/C Issuer) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, or (iii) any Lender from exercising setoff rights in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u> (subject to the terms of <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u>); and <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, that if at any time there is no Person acting as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, then (x) the Required Lenders shall have the rights otherwise ascribed to the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>8.02</u> and (y) in addition to the matters set forth in <u>clauses</u> <u>(ii)</u> and <u>(iii)</u> of the preceding proviso and subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u>, any Lender may, with the consent of the Required Lenders, enforce any rights and remedies available to it and as authorized by the Required Lenders. In the event of a foreclosure by the Collateral Agent on any of the Collateral pursuant to a public or private sale, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender (or any person nominated by them) may be the purchaser of any or all of such Collateral at any such sale and the Administrative Agent, as agent for and representative of the Lenders (but not any Lender or Lenders in its or their respective individual capacities unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise agree in writing), shall be entitled, for the purpose of bidding and making settlement or payment of the purchase price for all or any portion of the Collateral sold in any such public sale, to use and apply any of the Obligations as a credit on account of the purchase price for any Collateral payable by the Administrative Agent at such sale, in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>9.17</u>.

Section 10.04 <u>Costs and Expenses</u>. The Borrowers agree (a) to pay or reimburse the Administrative Agent and the other Agents for all reasonable, documented and invoiced out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation, syndication and execution of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including reasonable expenses incurred in connection with due diligence and travel, courier, reproduction, printing and delivery expenses), and any amendment, waiver, consent or other modification of the provisions hereof and thereof, and the consummation and administration of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the reasonable fees, disbursements and other charges of counsel (limited to the reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other

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charges of one primary counsel to the Agents and, if necessary, one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction (which may include a single special counsel acting in multiple jurisdictions, in each case, in jurisdictions material to the interests of the Lenders) and one special counsel for each relevant specialty, and (b) to pay or reimburse the Administrative Agent, the other Agents and each Lender (including, for the avoidance of doubt, each L/C Issuer) for all reasonable, documented and invoiced out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the enforcement of any rights or remedies under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents (including all such costs and expenses incurred during any legal proceeding, any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or in connection with any workout or restructuring), including the fees, disbursements and other charges of counsel (limited to the reasonable fees, documented out-of-pocket disbursements and other charges of one counsel to the Administrative Agent, the other Agents and the Lenders taken as a whole, and, if necessary, of one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction (which may include a single special counsel acting in multiple jurisdictions, in each case, in jurisdictions material to the interests of the Lenders) and of special counsel for each relevant specialty, and, in the event of any actual or perceived conflict of interest, one additional counsel in each relevant jurisdiction for each Lender or group of similarly affected Lenders or Agents subject to such conflict). The foregoing costs and expenses shall include all reasonable search, filing, recording, title insurance and appraisal charges and fees, and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any Agent. All amounts due under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.04</u> shall be paid within 30 days after invoiced or demand therefor (with a reasonably detailed invoice with respect thereto) (except for any such costs and expenses incurred prior to the Closing Date, which shall be paid on the Closing Date to the extent invoiced at least 5 Business Days prior to the Closing Date). The agreements in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.04</u> shall survive the termination of the Aggregate Commitments and repayment of all other Obligations. If any Loan Party fails to pay when due any costs, expenses or other amounts payable by it hereunder or under any Loan Document, such amount may be paid on behalf of such Loan Party by the Administrative Agent after any applicable grace periods have expired, in its sole discretion and the Borrowers shall immediately reimburse the Administrative Agent, as applicable. This <u>Section</u> <u>10.04</u> shall not apply with respect to Taxes other than any Taxes that directly relate to any non-Tax cost or expense described above.

Section 10.05 <u>Indemnification by the</u> <u>Borrowers; Limitation of Liability;</u> <u>Etc</u>. The Borrowers shall indemnify and hold harmless each Agent, each Arranger, each Agent-Related Person, each Lender, each L/C Issuer, each of their respective Affiliates and each partner, director, officer, employee, counsel, agent and representative of the foregoing and, in the case of any funds, trustees and advisors and attorneys-in-fact (collectively, the "<u>Indemnitees</u>") from and against (and will reimburse each Indemnitee, as and when incurred, for) any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, demands, actions, judgments, suits, costs (including settlement costs), disbursements, and reasonable and documented or invoiced out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including the reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of (i) one counsel to the Indemnitees taken as a whole, (ii) in the case of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, where the Indemnitee affected by such conflict notifies the Borrowers and thereafter retains its own counsel, of another firm of counsel for each such affected Indemnitee in each relevant jurisdiction material to the interests of the Lenders, and (iii) if necessary, one local counsel in each jurisdiction material to the interests of the Indemnitees (which may include a single special counsel acting in multiple jurisdictions) and special counsel for each relevant specialty) of any kind or nature whatsoever which may at any time be imposed on, incurred by or asserted or awarded against any such Indemnitee in any way relating to or arising out of or in connection with or by reason of (a) the execution, delivery, enforcement, performance or administration of any Loan Document or any other agreement, letter or instrument delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, (b) any Commitment, Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by any L/C Issuer to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit) or (c) any actual or alleged presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property currently or formerly owned or operated by the

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Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Liability related in any way to the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, including in each case any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding in any way relating to, arising out of, in connection with or by reason of any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory (including any investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim, investigation, litigation or proceeding) (collectively, the "<u>Indemnified Liabilities</u>"); <u>provided</u> that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, demands, actions, judgments, suits, costs, disbursements, fees or related expenses (A) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from (1) the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee or any of its Affiliates or controlling persons or any of the officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors, or members of any of the foregoing and (2) a material breach of the Loan Documents by such Arranger, Agent-Related Person, Lender, L/C Issuer (or any of their respective Affiliates, partners, directors, officers, employees, counsel, agents and representatives), as the case may be, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision, (B) arise out of any dispute that is among Indemnitees (other than any dispute involving claims against the Administrative Agent, any Arranger or any other Agent or any L/C Issuer, in each case in their respective capacities as such) that did not involve actions or omissions of the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries or (C) subject to the second succeeding paragraph below, any settlement entered into by such Indemnitees without your written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

No Indemnitee shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by others of any information or other materials obtained through the Platform or other information transmission systems (including electronic telecommunications) in connection with this Agreement unless determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee, nor shall any Indemnitee or any Loan Party have any liability for any special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages (including any loss of profits, business or anticipated savings) relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or arising out of its activities in connection herewith or therewith (whether before or after the Closing Date); <u>provided</u> that such waiver of special, punitive, indirect or consequential damages shall not limit the indemnification obligations of the Loan Parties under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u>.

In the case of an investigation, litigation or other proceeding to which the indemnity in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u> applies, such indemnity shall be effective whether or not such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by any Loan Party, its directors, shareholders or creditors or an Indemnitee or any other Person, and whether or not any Indemnitee is otherwise a party thereto. Should any investigation, litigation or proceeding be settled, or if there is a judgment in any such investigation, litigation or proceeding, the Borrowers shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee in the manner set forth above; <u>provided</u> that the Borrowers shall not be liable for any settlement effected without the Borrowers' prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

All amounts due under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u> shall be payable within 30 days after demand therefor. The agreements in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u> shall survive the resignation of any Agent, the replacement of any Lender, the termination of the Aggregate Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all the other Obligations. This <u>Section</u> <u>10.05</u> shall not apply with respect to Taxes other than any Taxes that represent losses, claims, damages, etc. that arise from any non-Tax claim described above.

Section 10.06 <u>Payments Set Aside</u>. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, to the extent that any payment by or on behalf of any Loan Party is made to any Agent, to any L/C Issuer or any Lender, in each case in their capacities as such, or any Agent, any L/C Issuer or any Lender exercises its right of setoff, and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by such Agent, such

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L/C Issuer or such Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party, in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or otherwise, then (a) to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such setoff had not occurred, and (b) each Lender and each L/C Issuer severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent upon demand its applicable share (without duplication) of any amount so recovered from or repaid by any Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such payment is made at a rate per annum equal to the Overnight Rate from time to time in effect. The obligations of the Lenders and the L/C Issuers under <u>clause (b)</u> of the preceding sentence shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.

Section 10.07 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that no Borrower may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender except as permitted by <u>Section</u> <u>7.03</u> and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an Eligible Assignee (other than to any natural person) in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u>, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(d)</u>, (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(f)</u> or (iv) to an SPC in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u> (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(d)</u> and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Indemnitees) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more Eligible Assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment(s) and the Loans (including for purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u>, participations in L/C Obligations) at the time owing to it); <u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) (A) in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender's Commitment under any Facility and the Loans at the time owing to it under such Facility, no minimum amount shall need be assigned, and (B) in any case not described in <u>clause</u> <u>(b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)(A)</u> of this Section, the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the outstanding principal balance of the Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment, determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent or, if "Trade Date" is specified in the Assignment and Assumption, as of the Trade Date, other than in the case of assignments to any existing Lender, Affiliates and Approved Funds, shall not be less than $10,000,000 (or €10,000,000 in the case of Loans or Commitments denominated in Euros, or in each case, such lesser amount as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower), in the case of any assignment in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility, or $1,000,000 (or €1,000,000 in the case of Loans or Commitments denominated in Euros, or in each case, such lesser amount as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower), in the case of any assignment in respect of a Term Facility, in each case unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u>, <u>(f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> has occurred and is continuing, the Parent Borrower otherwise consents (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that concurrent assignments to members of an Assignee Group and concurrent assignments from members of an Assignee Group to a single Eligible Assignee (or to an Eligible Assignee and members of its Assignee Group) will be treated as a single assignment for purposes of determining whether such minimum amount has been met;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loans or the Commitment assigned, except that this <u>clause (ii)</u> shall not prohibit any Lender from assigning all or a portion of its rights and obligations among separate Facilities (or Tranches of any Facility) on a non-<u>pro rata</u> basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) no consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by <u>clause (b)(</u><u>i</u><u>)(B)</u> of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u> and, in addition (A) the consent of the Parent Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; <u>provided</u> that (x) the Parent Borrower shall have absolute consent rights with regards to any proposed assignment to a Blocked Person notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary and (y) it shall not be unreasonable for the Borrowers to refuse consent to any Person that is not engaged in the making, purchasing, holding or investing in bank loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of business) shall be required for any assignment unless (1) an Event of Default under <u>Section</u> <u>8.01(a)</u> or <u>clauses (f)</u> or <u>(g)</u> of <u>Section</u> <u>8.01</u> has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment; (2) such assignment is in respect of a Term Facility and is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund (other than any Blocked Person); or (3) such assignment is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and made from a Revolving Credit Lender to a Revolving Credit Lender or an Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender (other than any Blocked Person); <u>provided</u> that the Parent Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to any assignment unless the Parent Borrower objects thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within 10 Business Days after having received notice thereof, (B) the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) shall be required for any assignment unless (1) such assignment is in respect of a Term Facility and is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund or (2) such assignment is in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and is to a Revolving Credit Lender, an Affiliate of a Revolving Credit Lender or an Approved Fund related thereto (<u>provided</u> that in each case the Administrative Agent shall acknowledge any such assignment) and (C) the consent of each L/C Issuer of the applicable Revolving Tranche (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) shall be required for any assignment in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility of such Revolving Tranche; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the consent of each L/C Issuer shall not be required for any assignment in respect of a Term Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) the parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption via an electronic settlement system acceptable to the Administrative Agent (or, if previously agreed with the Administrative Agent, manually), together with a processing and recordation fee of (i) $3,500 for each assignment of Loans and Commitments denominated in Dollars and (ii) €3,500 for each assignment of Loans and Commitments denominated in Euros; <u>provided</u> that the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, may elect to waive such processing and recording fee in the case of any assignment). Each Eligible Assignee that is not an existing Lender shall deliver to the Administrative Agent (I) an Administrative Questionnaire and (II) all documentation and other information with respect to such assignee that the Administrative Agent reasonably requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the Patriot Act;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) no such assignment shall be made to (A) any Defaulting Lender or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing Persons described in this <u>subclause (A)</u>, (B) any natural person, (C) any Disqualified Institution (<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that a list of Disqualified Institutions has been made available to all applicable Lenders by or on behalf of the Parent Borrower or Borrower Representative) (each such Person described in <u>clauses (A)</u> through <u>(C)</u> of this <u>clause (v)</u>, a "<u>Blocked Person</u>"), or (D) the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries except as permitted under <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(j)</u> below, it being understood that the Parent Borrower has absolute blocking rights with regards to any proposed assignment to any Blocked Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) the assigning Lender shall deliver any Notes or, in lieu thereof, a lost note affidavit and indemnity reasonably acceptable to the Borrowers evidencing such Loans to the Borrowers or the Administrative Agent; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) in connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment shall be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment shall make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent, the applicable Pro Rata Share of Loans previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to any Agent or any L/C Issuer or Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon) and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full Pro Rata share of all Loans and participations in Letters of Credit in accordance with its Pro Rata Share; <u>provided</u> that notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective under applicable Law without compliance with the provisions of this clause, then the assignee of such interest shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any Loans or Commitments are assigned or participated (x) to a Blocked Person or (y) without the Borrower's consent to the extent such consent is otherwise required under <u>Sections</u> <u>10.07(b)</u>, then: (a) the Borrowers may (i) terminate any Commitment of such person and prepay any applicable outstanding Loans at a price equal to the lesser of (x) the current trading price of the Loans, (y) par and (z) the amount such person paid to acquire such Loans, in each case, without premium, penalty, prepayment fee or breakage, and/or (ii) require such person to assign its rights and obligations to one or more Eligible Assignees at the price indicated above (which assignment shall not be subject to any processing and recordation fee) and if such person does not execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent a duly executed Assignment and Assumption reflecting such assignment within three Business Days of the date on which the assignee Lender executes and delivers such Assignment and Assumption to such person, then such person shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Assumption without any action on its part, (b) no such person shall receive any information or reporting provided by the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent or any Lender, (c) for purposes of voting, any Loans or Commitments held by such person shall be deemed not to be outstanding, and such person shall have no voting or consent rights with respect to "Required Lender," "Majority Lender" or class votes or consents, (d) for purposes of any matter requiring the vote or consent of each Lender affected by any amendment or waiver, such person shall be deemed to have voted or consented to approve such amendment or waiver if a majority of the affected class (giving effect to <u>clause (c)</u> above) so approves, and (e) such

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person shall not be entitled to any expense reimbursement or indemnification rights under any Loan Documents (including <u>Sections 10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u>) and the Borrowers expressly reserve all rights against such person under contract, tort or any other theory and shall be treated in all other respects as a Defaulting Lender; it being understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions shall only apply to a Blocked Person and not to any assignee of such Blocked Person that becomes a Lender so long as such assignee is not a Blocked Person or an affiliate thereof.

Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u><u>(c)</u>, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption, the Eligible Assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of <u>Sections</u> <u>3.01</u>, <u>3.04</u>, <u>3.05</u>, <u>10.04</u> and <u>10.05</u> with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment, and subject to the obligations set forth in <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>). Upon request, and the surrender by the assigning Lender of its Note, each applicable Borrower (at its expense) shall execute and deliver a Note to the assignee Lender; <u>provided</u>, to the extent that the assigning Lender shall have lost the Note provided to it, such Lender shall execute a lost affidavit and provide indemnities reasonably acceptable to the Parent Borrower. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement (other than any purported assignment or transfer to a Blocked Person as provided in the preceding paragraph of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u>) that does not comply with this <u>clause (b)</u> shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>10.07</u><u>(d)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrowers (and such agency being solely for tax purposes), shall maintain at the Administrative Agent's Office a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it and a register in which it shall record the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts (and related interest amounts) of the Loans, L/C Obligations (specifying the Unreimbursed Amounts), L/C Borrowings and amounts due under <u>Section</u> <u>2.03</u>, owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (each such register maintained by the Administrative Agent, a "<u>Register</u>"). The entries in the applicable Register shall be conclusive with respect to the applicable entries in such Register, absent manifest error, and the Borrowers, the Agents and the Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in each Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. In addition, the Administrative Agent shall maintain on the Register information regarding the designation, and revocation of designation, of any Lender as Defaulting Lender. The Registers shall be available for inspection by the Borrowers, any Agent and any Lender (but only to entries with respect to itself), at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. This <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(c)</u>, <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(m)</u> and <u>Section</u> <u>2.11</u> shall be construed so that all Loans are at all times maintained in "registered form" within the meaning of Sections 163(f), 871(h)(2) and 881(c)(2) of the Code and any related Treasury regulations (or any other relevant or successor provisions of the Code or of such Treasury regulations).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Parent Borrower, the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuers, sell participations to any Person (other than a Blocked Person; provided, however, that, participations may be sold to Disqualified Institutions unless a list of Disqualified Institutions has been made available to all applicable Lenders by or on behalf of the Parent Borrower or Borrower Representative) (each, a "<u>Participant</u>") in all or a portion of such Lender's rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans (including

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such Lender's participations in L/C Obligations) owing to it); <u>provided</u> that (i) such Lender's obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrowers, the Agents and the other Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement. Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document unless otherwise agreed by the Borrowers; <u>provided</u> that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, waiver or other modification described in the first proviso to <u>Section</u> <u>10.01</u> (in the case of any amendment, waiver or other modification described in <u>clause</u> <u>(a)</u>, <u>(b)</u>, <u>(c)</u>, <u>(f)</u>, <u>(g)</u> or <u>(</u><u>i</u><u>)</u> of such proviso, that directly and adversely affects such Participant). Subject to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(e)</u>, the Parent Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of <u>Sections 3.01</u>, <u>3.04</u> and <u>3.05</u> (subject to the requirements and the limitations of such Sections (it being understood that the documentation required under <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(g)</u> shall be delivered solely to the participating Lender) and <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>) to the same extent as if it were a Lender (but, with respect to any particular Participant, to no greater extent than the Lender that sold the participation to such Participant) and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u>. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u> as though it were a Lender (but, with respect to any particular Participant, to no greater extent than the Lender that sold the participation to such Participant); <u>provided</u> such Participant agrees to be subject to <u>Section</u> <u>2.13</u> as though it were a Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) A Participant (i) agrees to be subject to the provisions of <u>Sections 3.08</u> as if it were an assignee pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(b)</u> and (ii) shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, <u>3.04</u> or <u>3.05</u> than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such Participant, except to the extent such entitlement to receive a greater payment results from a change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation or the sale of the participation to such Participant is made with the Parent Borrower's prior written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement (including under its Note, if any) (other than to a Disqualified Institution) to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank or any central bank having jurisdiction over such Lender; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any Lender (a "<u>Granting Lender</u>") may grant to a special purpose funding vehicle identified as such in writing from time to time by the Granting Lender to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower Representative (an "<u>SPC</u>") the option to provide all or any part of any Loan that such Granting Lender would otherwise be obligated to make pursuant to this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that (i) nothing herein shall constitute a commitment by any SPC to fund any Loan, and (ii) if an SPC elects not to exercise such option or otherwise fails to make all or any part of such Loan, the Granting Lender shall be obligated to make such Loan pursuant to the terms hereof or, if it fails to do so, to make such payment to the Administrative Agent as is required under <u>Section</u> <u>2.12(b)(ii)</u>. Each party hereto hereby agrees that an SPC shall be entitled to the benefits of <u>Sections</u> <u>3.01</u>, <u>3.04</u> and <u>3.05</u> (subject to the requirements and the limitations of such Sections and <u>Section</u> <u>3.08</u>); <u>provided</u> that neither the grant to any SPC nor the exercise by any SPC of such option shall increase the costs or expenses or otherwise increase or change the obligations of the Borrowers under this Agreement (including under <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u>, <u>3.04</u> or <u>3.05</u>), unless the grant to such SPC is made with the Parent Borrower's prior written consent. Each party hereto further agrees that (i) no SPC shall be liable for any indemnity or similar payment obligation under this Agreement for which a Lender would be liable, and (ii) the Granting Lender shall for all purposes,

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including the approval of any amendment, waiver or other modification of any provision of any Loan Document, remain the Lender of record hereunder. Other than as expressly provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u>, (A) such Granting Lender's obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (B) such Granting Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (C) the Borrowers, the Agents and the other Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Granting Lender in connection with such Granting Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement. The making of a Loan by an SPC hereunder shall utilize the Commitment of the Granting Lender to the same extent, and as if, such Loan were made by such Granting Lender. In furtherance of the foregoing, each party hereto hereby agrees (which agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement) that, prior to the date that is one year and one day after the payment in full of all outstanding commercial paper or other senior debt of any SPC, it will not, other than in respect of matters unrelated to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, such SPC any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, or liquidation proceeding under the laws of the United States or any State thereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any SPC may (i) with notice to, but without prior consent of the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent and with the payment of a processing fee of $3,500 or €3,500, as applicable, assign all or any portion of its rights hereunder with respect to any Loan to the Granting Lender and (ii) subject to <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>, disclose on a confidential basis any non-public information relating to its funding of Loans to any rating agency, commercial paper dealer or provider of any surety or Guarantee or credit or liquidity enhancement to such SPC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists, any Lender may assign all or any portion of its Term Loans, Specified Refinancing Term Loans and New Term Loans hereunder to the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, but only if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) such assignment is made pursuant to a Dutch Auction open to all Term Lenders, Specified Refinancing Term Loan lenders or New Term Loan lenders on a <u>pro rata</u> basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any such Term Loans shall be automatically and permanently cancelled immediately upon acquisition thereof by the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries do not use the proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility (whether or not the Revolving Credit Facility has been increased pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.14</u> or refinanced pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.18</u>) to acquire such Term Loan.

In connection with any assignment pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(j)</u>, each Lender acknowledges and agrees that, in connection therewith, (1) the Parent Borrower and/or any of its Subsidiaries may have, and later may come into possession of, information regarding the Parent Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries and/or any of their respective Affiliates not known to such Lender and that may be material to a decision by such Lender to participate in such assignment (including material non-public information) ("<u>Excluded Information</u>"), (2) such Lender, independently and, without reliance on the Parent Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries, any Agent or any of their respective Affiliates, has made its own analysis and determination to participate in such assignment notwithstanding such Lender's lack of knowledge of the Excluded Information and (3) none of the Parent Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries, any Agent or any of their respective Affiliates shall have any liability to such Lender, and such Lender hereby waives and releases, to the extent permitted by law, any claims such Lender may have against the Parent Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries, any Agent or any of their respective Affiliates, under applicable laws or otherwise, with respect to the nondisclosure of the Excluded Information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) [Reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any L/C Issuer may, upon 30 days' notice to the Borrowers and the Lenders, resign as L/C Issuer; <u>provided</u> that on or prior to the expiration of such 30-day period with respect to such resignation, the relevant L/C Issuer shall have identified a successor L/C Issuer willing to accept its appointment as successor L/C Issuer, and the effectiveness of such resignation shall be conditioned upon such successor assuming the rights and duties of the L/C Issuer. In the event of any such resignation as L/C Issuer, Parent Borrower shall be entitled to appoint from among the Lenders agreeing to accept such appointment a successor L/C Issuer hereunder; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that no failure by Parent Borrower to appoint any such successor shall affect the resignation of the L/C Issuer. If an L/C Issuer resigns as L/C Issuer, it shall retain all the rights and obligations of an L/C Issuer hereunder with respect to all Letters of Credit outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as L/C Issuer and all L/C Obligations with respect thereto (including the right to require the Lenders to make Base Rate Loans or fund risk participations in Unreimbursed Amounts pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.03(d)</u>). Upon the appointment of a successor L/C Issuer, (A) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring L/C Issuer, and (B) the successor L/C Issuer shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to the retiring L/C Issuer to effectively assume the obligations of the retiring L/C Issuer with respect to such Letters of Credit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) The applicable Lender, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrowers (solely for tax purposes), shall maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of (i) each SPC (other than any SPC that is treated as a disregarded entity of the Granting Lender for U.S. federal income tax purposes) that has exercised its option pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(g)</u> and (ii) each Participant, and the amount of each such SPC's and Participant's interest in such Lender's rights and/or obligations under this Agreement or any Loan Document complying with the requirements of Sections 163(f), 871(h) and 881(c)(2) of the Code and the United States Treasury Regulations (the "<u>Participant Register</u>"); <u>provided</u> that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register (including the identity of any Participant or any information relating to a Participant's interest in any commitments, loans, letters of credit or its other obligations under any Loan Document) to any Person except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations. The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and the Borrowers and such Lender shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of the applicable rights and/or obligations of such Lender under this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) In the event that a transfer by any of the Secured Parties of its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (and/or any relevant Loan Document) occurred or was deemed to occur by way of novation, the Borrowers and any other Loan Parties explicitly agree that all securities and guarantees created under any Loan Documents shall be preserved for the benefit of the new Lender and the other Secured Parties.

Section 10.08 <u>Confidentiality</u>. Each of the Agents and the Lenders agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Information, except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its and its Affiliate's respective partners, directors, officers, employees, trustees, representatives and agents, including accountants, legal counsel and other advisors on a need to know basis in connection with the transactions

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contemplated hereby (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential in accordance with customary practices); (b) to the extent requested by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over such Agent or such Lender (in which case, the Agent or such Lender, as applicable, agrees (except with respect to any audit or examination conducted by bank accountants or any governmental bank regulatory authority exercising examination or regulatory authority), to the extent not prohibited by applicable Law, to promptly notify the Borrowers prior to such disclosure); (c) in any legal, judicial, administrative proceeding or other compulsory process or otherwise as required by applicable Laws or by any subpoena or similar legal process, in each case based upon the reasonable advice of the disclosing Agent's or Lender's legal counsel (in which case the disclosing Agent or Lender, as applicable, agrees (except with respect to any audit or examination conducted by bank accountants or any governmental bank regulatory authority exercising examination or regulatory authority), to the extent not prohibited by applicable Law, to promptly notify the Borrowers prior to such disclosure); (d) to any other party to this Agreement; (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same (or at least as restrictive) as those of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>, to any Eligible Assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective Eligible Assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that no such disclosure shall be made by such Lender or such Agent or any of their respective Affiliates to any such Person that is a Disqualified Institution; (g) with the written consent of the Parent Borrower; (h) to the extent such Information becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>; (i) to any state, federal or foreign authority or examiner (including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any other similar organization) regulating any Agent or Lender or any Affiliate of any Agent or Lender; (j) to any rating agency when required by it (it being understood that, prior to any such disclosure, such rating agency shall undertake to preserve the confidentiality of any Information relating to the Loan Parties received by it from such Lender); (k) to any contractual counterparty (or prospective contractual counterparty's) in any swap, hedge, or similar agreement or to any such contractual counterparty's (or prospective contractual counterparty's) professional advisor (other than a Disqualified Institution); or (l) in connection with establishing a "due diligence" defense in connection with any legal, judicial, administrative proceeding or other process. In addition, the Agents and the Lenders may disclose the existence of this Agreement and information about this Agreement to market data collectors, similar service providers to the lending industry, and service providers to the Agents and the Lenders in connection with the administration and management of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, the Commitments, and the Credit Extensions; <u>provided</u> that such Person is advised and agrees to be bound by the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>.

For the purposes of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u>, "<u>Information</u>" means all information received from any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof relating to any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof or their respective businesses, other than any such information that is publicly available to any Agent or any Lender prior to disclosure by any Loan Party other than as a result of a breach of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u> by such Lender or Agent. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.08</u> shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for reasons of technical practicality, electronic communication may be sent in unencrypted form, even if the content may be subject to confidentiality and banking secrecy.

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Each of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and each L/C Issuer acknowledges that (i) the Information may include material non-public information concerning the Parent Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) it has developed compliance procedures regarding the use of material non-public information and (iii) it will handle such material non-public information in accordance with applicable Law, including United States federal and state securities Laws.

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prohibits or impedes any individual from communicating or disclosing Information regarding suspected violations of laws, rules, or regulations to a Governmental Authority or self-regulatory authority without any notification to any Person.

Section 10.09 <u>Setoff</u>. In addition to any rights and remedies of the Lenders provided by Law, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, each Secured Party is authorized at any time and from time to time, after obtaining the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent, without prior notice to the Borrowers or any other Loan Party, any such notice being waived by each Borrower (on its own behalf and on behalf of each Loan Party) to the fullest extent permitted by Law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in any currency), other than deposits in fiduciary accounts as to which a Loan Party is acting as fiduciary for another Person who is not a Loan Party and other than payroll or trust fund accounts, at any time held by, and other Indebtedness (in any currency) at any time owing by, such Lender to or for the credit or the account of the respective Loan Parties against any and all Obligations owing to such Secured Party hereunder or under any other Loan Document (or other Secured Agreement (as defined in the U.S. Security Agreement)), now or hereafter existing, irrespective of whether or not such Agent or such Lender shall have made demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document (or other Secured Agreement (as defined in the U.S. Security Agreement)) and although such Obligations may be contingent or unmatured or denominated in a currency different from that of the applicable deposit or Indebtedness or are owed to a branch or office of such Lender different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such Indebtedness; <u>provided</u> that in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>2.17</u> and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and (y) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. Each Secured Party agrees promptly to notify the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent after any such set-off and application made by such Secured Party; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application. The rights of the Administrative Agent and each Secured Party under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.09</u> are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that the Administrative Agent and such Secured Party may have.

Section 10.10 <u>Interest Rate Limitation</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents shall not exceed the maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by applicable Law (the "<u>Maximum Rate</u>"). If any Agent or any Lender shall receive interest in an amount that exceeds the Maximum Rate, the excess interest shall be applied to the principal of the Loans or, if it exceeds such unpaid principal, refunded to any Borrower. In determining whether the interest contracted for, charged, or received by an Agent or a Lender exceeds the Maximum Rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an expense, fee, or premium rather than interest, (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate, and spread in equal or unequal parts the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated term of the Obligations hereunder.

Section 10.11 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement and each other Loan Document may be executed in one or more counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery by telecopier or other electronic transmission of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement and each other Loan Document shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement

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and such other Loan Document. The Agents may also require that any such documents and signatures delivered by telecopier or other electronic transmission be confirmed by a manually-signed original thereof; <u>provided</u> that the failure to request or deliver the same shall not limit the effectiveness of any document or signature delivered by telecopier or other electronic transmission. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," and words of like import in any Loan Document, any Assignment and Assumption, any Committed Loan Notice or any amendment or other modification hereof or thereof (including waivers and consents) shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable Law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Any signature to any Loan Document, any Assignment and Assumption, any Committed Loan Notice or any amendment or other modification hereof or thereof (including waivers and consents) may be delivered by facsimile, electronic mail (including .pdf) or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. Federal ESIGN Act of 2000 or the New York Electronic Signature and Records Act or other transmission method (including, but not limited to, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, or other applicable law, *e.g.*, www.docusign.com) and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Section 10.12 <u>Integration; Effectiveness</u>. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and those provisions of the Fee Letter that, by their terms, survive the termination or expiration of the Fee Letter or the Closing Date, constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. It is expressly agreed and confirmed by the parties hereto that the provisions of the Fee Letter shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the occurrence of the Closing Date, and shall continue in effect thereafter in accordance with their terms. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and those of any other Loan Document, the provisions of this Agreement shall control; <u>provided</u> that the inclusion of supplemental rights or remedies in favor of the Agents or the Lenders in any other Loan Document shall not be deemed a conflict with this Agreement. Each Loan Document was drafted with the joint participation of the respective parties thereto and shall be construed neither against nor in favor of any party, but rather in accordance with the fair meaning thereof. Except as provided in <u>Section</u> <u>4.01</u>, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto as of the Closing Date.

Section 10.13 <u>Survival of Representations and Warranties</u>. All representations and warranties made hereunder and in any other Loan Document or other document delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and thereof. Such representations and warranties have been or will be relied upon by each Agent and each Lender, regardless of any investigation made by any Agent or any Lender or on their behalf and notwithstanding that any Agent or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default at the time of any Credit Extension, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as any Loan or any other Obligation remains outstanding (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements, Secured Hedge Agreements, and Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized or as to which arrangements satisfactory to the L/C Issuer that issued such Letters of Credit shall have been made).

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Section 10.14 <u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, (a) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall not be affected or impaired thereby and (b) the parties shall endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions. The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.14</u>, if and to the extent that the enforceability of any provisions in this Agreement relating to Defaulting Lenders shall be limited by Debtor Relief Laws then such provisions shall be deemed to be in effect only to the extent not so limited.

Section 10.15 <u>Governing Law; Jurisdiction;</u> <u>Etc</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Governing Law</u>. THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AND ANY CLAIMS, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT (OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE THEREIN) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Submission to Jurisdiction</u>. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS, FOR ITSELF AND ITS PROPERTY, TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK CITY IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK SITTING IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, AND ANY APPELLATE COURT FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT (OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO ANY COLLATERAL DOCUMENT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE THEREIN), OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT, AND EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH NEW YORK STATE COURT OR, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN SUCH FEDERAL COURT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT ANY AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY L/C ISSUER MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT AGAINST ANY LOAN PARTY OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Waiver of Venue</u>. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN ANY COURT REFERRED TO IN <u>SECTION 10.15(B)</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT.

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Section 10.16 <u>Service of Process</u>. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN <u>SECTION</u> <u>10.02</u>. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT WILL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY HERETO TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. WITHOUT LIMITING THE OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 10.16 AND IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, ANY NON-U.S. SUBSIDIARY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY DESIGNATES, APPOINTS AND EMPOWERS THE PARENT BORROWER (AND THE PARENT BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTS SUCH APPOINTMENT), AS ITS AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, APPOINTEE AND AGENT TO RECEIVE, ACCEPT AND ACKNOWLEDGE FOR AND ON ITS BEHALF, AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL LEGAL PROCESS, SUMMONS, NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE SERVED IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING. IF FOR ANY REASON THE PARENT BORROWER SHALL CEASE TO BE AVAILABLE TO ACT AS SUCH, ANY NON-U.S. SUBSIDIARY AGREES TO PROMPTLY DESIGNATE A NEW AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE, APPOINTEE AND AGENT IN NEW YORK CITY ON THE TERMS AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

Section 10.17 <u>Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury</u>. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING UNDER ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED THERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER FOUNDED IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS <u>SECTION</u> <u>10.17</u> WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE SIGNATORIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

Section 10.18 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

Section 10.19 <u>No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility</u>. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document), each Borrower acknowledges and agrees, and each of them acknowledges and agrees that it has informed its other Affiliates, that: (i) (A) no fiduciary, advisory or agency relationship between any of the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries and any Agent, any Lender or any Arranger is intended to be or has been created in respect of any of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents, irrespective of whether any Agent, any Lender or any Arranger has advised or is advising the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries on other matters, (B) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Agents, the Lenders and the Arrangers are arm's-length commercial transactions between the Parent Borrower and its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and the Agents, the Lenders and the Arrangers, on the other hand, (C) each Borrower has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent it has deemed appropriate, and (D) each Borrower is capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents; (ii) (A) each Agent, Lender and Arranger is and has been acting solely as a principal and, except as may otherwise be expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for the Borrowers or any of their respective Affiliates, or any other Person and (B) neither any Agent, any Lender nor any Arranger has any obligation to the Parent Borrower or any of its Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents; and (iii) the Agents, the Lenders and the Arrangers and their respective Affiliates may be

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engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrowers and their respective Affiliates, and neither any Agent, any Lender nor any Arranger has any obligation to disclose any of such interests and transactions to the Borrowers or their respective Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each Borrower hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against the Agents, the Arrangers, and the Lenders with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.

Section 10.20 <u>Affiliate Activities</u>. Each Borrower acknowledge that each Agent, each Arranger (and their respective Affiliates) and each Lender may be a full service securities firm engaged, either directly or through affiliates, in various activities, including securities trading, investment banking and financial advisory, investment management, principal investment, hedging, financing and brokerage activities and financial planning and benefits counseling for both companies and individuals. In the ordinary course of these activities, any of them may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) and/or financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of customers and may at any time hold long and short positions in such securities and/or instruments. Such investment and other activities may involve securities and instruments of the Parent Borrower and its Affiliates, as well as of other entities and persons and their Affiliates which may (i) be involved in transactions arising from or relating to the engagement contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents, (ii) be customers or competitors of the Parent Borrower and its Affiliates or (iii) have other relationships with the Parent Borrower and its Affiliates. In addition, it may provide investment banking, underwriting and financial advisory services to such other entities and persons. It may also co-invest with, make direct investments in, and invest or co-invest client monies in or with funds or other investment vehicles managed by other parties, and such funds or other investment vehicles may trade or make investments in securities of the Parent Borrower and its Affiliates or such other entities. The transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents may have a direct or indirect impact on the investments, securities or instruments referred to in this clause.

Section 10.21 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

Section 10.22 <u>USA PATRIOT Act</u>. Each Lender that is subject to the PATRIOT Act and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Loan Parties that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001, as amended from time to time)) (the "<u>PATRIOT Act</u>"), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of each Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify each Loan Party in accordance with the PATRIOT Act. Each Loan Party shall, promptly following a request by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, provide all documentation and other information that the Administrative Agent or such Lender requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act and Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

Section 10.23 <u>Judgment Currency</u>. If, for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court, it is necessary to convert a sum due hereunder or any other Loan Document in one currency into another currency, the rate of exchange used shall be that at which in accordance with normal banking procedures the Administrative Agent could purchase the first currency with such other currency on the Business Day preceding that on which final judgment is given. The obligation of any Borrower in respect of any such sum due from it to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders hereunder or under the other Loan Documents shall, notwithstanding any judgment in a currency (the "<u>Judgment Currency</u>") other than that in which such sum is denominated in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement (the "<u>Agreement Currency</u>"), be discharged only to the extent that on the Business Day following receipt by the Administrative Agent of any sum adjudged to be so due in the Judgment Currency, the Administrative

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Agent may in accordance with normal banking procedures purchase the Agreement Currency with the Judgment Currency. If the amount of the Agreement Currency so purchased is less than the sum originally due to the Administrative Agent from the applicable Borrower in the Agreement Currency, the Borrowers agree, as a separate obligation and notwithstanding any such judgment, to indemnify the Administrative Agent or the Person to whom such obligation was owing against such loss. If the amount of the Agreement Currency so purchased is greater than the sum originally due to the Administrative Agent in such currency, the Administrative Agent agrees to return the amount of any excess to the applicable Borrower (or to any other Person who may be entitled thereto under applicable Law).

Section 10.24 <u>Joint and Several Liability</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Borrower agrees that it is jointly and severally liable for the obligations of the other Borrowers hereunder, including with respect to the payment of principal of and interest on all Loans, the payment of amounts owing in respect of Letters of Credit and the payment of fees and indemnities and reimbursement of costs and expenses. Each Borrower is accepting joint and several liability hereunder in consideration of the financial accommodations to be provided by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement, for the mutual benefit, directly and indirectly, of each of the Borrowers and in consideration of the undertakings of each of the Borrowers to accept joint and several liability for the obligations of each of them. Each Borrower, jointly and severally, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally accepts, as a co-debtor, joint and several liability with each other Borrower, with respect to the payment and performance of all of the Obligations, it being the intention of the parties hereto that all Obligations shall be the joint and several obligations of all of the Borrowers without preferences or distinction among them. If and to the extent that any of the Borrowers shall fail to make any payment with respect to any of the Obligations as and when due or to perform any of such Obligations in accordance with the terms thereof, then in each such event each other Borrower will make such payment with respect to, or perform, such Obligations. A breach hereof or Default or Event of Default hereunder as to any single Borrower shall constitute a breach, Default or Event of Default as to all the Borrowers. Each Borrower hereby waives notice of acceptance of its joint and several liability, notice of the Loans made under this Agreement, notice of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, or of any demand for any payment under this Agreement, notice of any action at any time taken or omitted by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Lenders under or in respect of any of the Obligations, any requirement of diligence or to mitigate damages and, generally, all demands, notices and other formalities of every kind in connection with this Agreement, except for any demands, notices and other formalities expressly required under the terms of this Agreement. Each Borrower hereby assents to, and waives notice of, any extension or postponement of the time for the payment of any of the Obligations, the acceptance of any partial payment thereon, any waiver, consent or other action or acquiescence by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Lenders at any time or times in respect of any default (including any Default or Event of Default) by any Borrower in the performance or satisfaction of any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement, any and all other indulgences whatsoever by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Lenders in respect of any of the obligations hereunder, and the taking, addition, substitution or release, in whole or in part, at any time or times, of any security for any of such obligations or the addition, substitution or release, in whole or in part, of any Borrower. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Borrower assents to any other action or delay in acting or failure to act on the part of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Lenders, including any failure strictly or diligently to assert any right or to pursue any remedy or to comply fully with applicable laws or regulations thereunder, which might, but for the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.24</u>, afford grounds for terminating, discharging or relieving such Borrower, in whole or in part, from any of its Obligations under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.24</u>, it being the intention of each Borrower that, so long as any of the Obligations remain unsatisfied, the Obligations of such Borrower under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.24</u> shall not be discharged except by performance and then only to the extent of such performance. The joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any absorption, merger, amalgamation or any other change

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whatsoever in the name, membership, constitution or place of formation of any Borrower. With respect to any Borrower's Obligations arising as a result of the joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to Loans or other extensions of credit made to any of the other Borrowers hereunder, such Borrower waives, until the Obligations shall have been paid in full (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been asserted and obligations and liabilities under Secured Cash Management Agreements, Secured Hedge Agreements or Letters of Credit which have been, in each case, Cash Collateralized or as to which arrangements satisfactory to the L/C Issuer that issued such Letters of Credit shall have been made) and this Agreement shall have been terminated, any right to enforce any right of subrogation or any remedy which an Agent and/or any Lender now has or may hereafter have against any other Borrower, any endorser or any guarantor of all or any part of the Obligations, and any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any security or collateral given to an Agent and/or any Lender to secure payment of the Obligations or any other liability of any Borrower to an Agent and/or any Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, to the extent that any Borrower shall be required to pay a portion of the Obligations which shall exceed the amount of Loans or other extensions of credit received by such Borrower and all interest, costs, fees and expenses attributable to such Loans or other extensions of credit, then such Borrower shall be reimbursed by the other Borrowers for the amount of such excess. This clause is intended only to define the relative rights of Borrowers, and nothing set forth in this clause is intended or shall impair the obligations of each Borrower, jointly and severally, to pay to Administrative Agent and Lenders the Obligations as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this clause or any other provisions of this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that the liability incurred by each Borrower in respect of the Obligations of the other Borrowers (and any Lien granted by each Borrower to secure such Obligations), not constitute a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under the provisions of any applicable law of any state or other governmental unit ("<u>Fraudulent Conveyance</u>"). Consequently, each Borrower, each Agent and each Lender hereby agree that if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the incurrence of liability by any Borrower in respect of the Obligations of any other Borrower (or any Liens granted by such Borrower to secure such Obligations) would, but for the application of this sentence, constitute a Fraudulent Conveyance, such liability (and such Liens) shall be valid and enforceable only to the maximum extent that would not cause the same to constitute a Fraudulent Conveyance, and this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall automatically be deemed to have been amended accordingly, *nunc pro tunc*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each Borrower's obligation to pay and perform the Obligations shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be paid and performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, as to any other Borrower, (ii) any amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure from this Agreement or any other Loan Document, in respect of any other Borrower, (iii) the application of any Loan proceeds to, or the extension of any other credit for the benefit of, any other Borrower, any other Loan Party, or any of their Subsidiaries or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this <u>Section</u> <u>10.24</u>, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, any Borrower's obligations hereunder, in each case other than any payment in full of the Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations not yet due or owing). Each of the Borrowers further agree that (i) its obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any such obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by any Person upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of, or the application of any Debtor Relief Laws to, any other Borrower, all as though such payment had not been made and (ii) it hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any right to revoke its joint and several liability under the Loan Documents and acknowledges that such liability is continuing in nature and applies to all obligations of the Borrowers under the Loan Documents, whether existing now or in the future.

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Section 10.25 <u>Acknowledgment and Consent to Bail</u><u>-In Action</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding between the parties hereto, each party hereto acknowledges and accepts that any liability of any party hereto to any other party hereto under or in connection with any Loan Document may be subject to Bail-In Action by the relevant Resolution Authority and acknowledges and accepts to be bound by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the effect of any Bail-In Action in relation to any such liability, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a reduction, in full or in part, in the principal amount, or outstanding amount due (including any accrued but
unpaid interest) in respect of any such liability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a conversion of all, or part of, any such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership that may be
issued to, or conferred on, it; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a cancellation of any such liability; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a variation of any term of any Loan Document or any other agreement, arrangement or understanding between the parties hereto to the extent necessary to give effect to any Bail-In Action in relation to any such liability.

Section 10.26 <u>Parallel Liability</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Loan Party irrevocably and unconditionally undertakes to pay to the Collateral Agent an amount equal to the aggregate amount of its Corresponding Liabilities (as these may exist from time to time).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Secured Parties and each Loan Party agree that: (i) each Loan Party's Parallel Liability is due and payable at the same time, in the same amount and in the same currency as its Corresponding Liabilities; (ii) each Loan Party's Parallel Liability is decreased to the extent that its Corresponding Liabilities have been irrevocably paid or discharged and its Corresponding Liabilities are decreased to the extent that its Parallel Liability has been irrevocably paid or discharged; (iii) each Loan Party's Parallel Liability is independent and separate from, and without prejudice to, its Corresponding Liabilities, and constitutes a single obligation of a Loan Party to the Collateral Agent (even though such Loan Party may owe more than one Corresponding Liability to the Secured Parties under the Loan Documents) and an independent and separate claim of the Collateral Agent, to receive payment of that Parallel Liability (in its capacity as the independent and separate creditor of that Parallel Liability and not as a cocreditor in respect of the Corresponding Liabilities); and (iv) for purposes under this <u>Section</u> <u>10.26</u>, JPMorgan, in its capacity as Collateral Agent, acts in its own name and not as agent, representative or trustee of the Secured Parties and accordingly holds neither its claim resulting from a Parallel Liability nor any securing a Parallel Liability on trust. As used herein, "<u>Parallel Liability</u>" means a Loan Party's undertaking pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>10.26</u>.

Section 10.27 <u>Waiver of Sovereign Immunity</u>.

Each Loan Party that is incorporated outside the United States, in respect of itself, its Subsidiaries, its process agents, and its properties and revenues, hereby irrevocably agrees that, to the extent that such Loan Party or its respective Subsidiaries or any of its or its respective Subsidiaries' properties has or may hereafter acquire any right of immunity, whether characterized as sovereign immunity or otherwise, from

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any legal proceedings, whether in the United States or elsewhere, to enforce or collect upon the Loans or any Loan Document or any other liability or obligation of such Loan Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries related to or arising from the transactions contemplated by any of the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, immunity from suit, immunity from service of process, immunity from jurisdiction or judgment of any court or tribunal, immunity from execution of a judgment, and immunity of any of its property from attachment prior to any entry of judgment, or from attachment in aid of execution upon a judgment, such Loan Party, for itself and on behalf of its Subsidiaries, hereby expressly waives, to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, any such immunity, and agrees not to assert any such right or claim in any such proceeding, whether in the United States or elsewhere. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Loan Party further agrees that the waivers set forth in this <u>Section</u> <u>10.27</u> shall have the fullest extent permitted under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 of the United States and are intended to be irrevocable for purposes of such Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

Section 10.28 <u>Lender Affiliates and Facility Office</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In respect of any Revolving Credit Loans or Letters of Credit to a particular Borrower ("<u>Designated Loans</u>") a Revolving Credit Lender (a "<u>Designating Lender</u>") may at any time and from time to time designate (by written notice to the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a substitute Lending Office from which it will make Designated Loans (a "<u>Substitute Lending Office</u>"); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) nominate an Affiliate to act as the Lender of Designated Loans (a "<u>Substitute Affiliate Lender</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A notice to nominate a Substitute Affiliate Lender must be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Parent Borrower and be countersigned by the relevant Substitute Affiliate Lender confirming it will be bound as a Lender under this Agreement in respect of the Designated Loans in respect of which it acts as Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Designating Lender will act as the representative of any Substitute Affiliate Lender it nominates for all administrative purposes under this Agreement. The Loan Parties, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties will be entitled to deal only with the Designating Lender, except that payments will be made in respect of Designated Loans to the Lending Office of the Substitute Affiliate Lender. In particular the Commitments of the Designating Lender will not be treated as reduced by the introduction of the Substitute Affiliate Lender for voting purposes under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Save as mentioned in <u>clause (c)</u> above, a Substitute Affiliate Lender will be treated as a Lender for all purposes under the Loan Documents and having a Revolving Credit Commitment equal to the principal amount of all Designated Loans in which it is participating if and for so long as it continues to be a Substitute Affiliate Lender under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) A Designating Lender may revoke its designation of an Affiliate as a Substitute Affiliate Lender by notice in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower; <u>provided</u> that such notice may only take effect when there are no Designated Loans outstanding to the Substitute Affiliate Lender. Upon such Substitute Affiliate Lender ceasing to be a Substitute Affiliate Lender the Designating Lender will automatically assume (and be deemed to assume without further action by any party) all rights and obligations previously vested in the Substitute Affiliate Lender.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If a Designating Lender designates a Substitute Lending Office or Substitute Affiliate Lender in accordance with this clause:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any Substitute Affiliate Lender shall be treated for the purposes of <u>Section</u> <u>3.01</u> as having become a Lender on the Closing Date; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the provisions of <u>Section</u> <u>10.07(e)</u> shall not apply to or in respect of any Substitute Lending Office or Substitute Affiliate Lender.

Section 10.29 <u>Acknowledgement of the Lenders and L/C Issuers</u>. The Lenders and L/C Issuers acknowledge that there may be a constant flow of information (including information which may be subject to confidentiality obligations in favor of the Loan Parties) between the Loan Parties and their Affiliates, on the one hand, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan SE and their respective Affiliates, on the other hand. Without limiting the foregoing, the Loan Parties or their Affiliates may provide information, including updates to previously provided information to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan SE and/or their respective Affiliates acting in different capacities, including as Lender, lead bank, arranger or potential securities investor, independent of such entities' role as administrative agent hereunder. The Lenders and L/C Issuers acknowledge that neither JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or J.P. Morgan SE nor their respective Affiliates shall be under any obligation to provide any of the foregoing information to them. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein or in any other Loan Document, except for notices, reports and other documents expressly required to be furnished to the Lenders and L/C Issuers by the Administrative Agent herein, the Administrative Agent shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide, and shall not be liable for the failure to provide, any Lender or L/C Issuers with any credit or other information concerning the Loans, the Lenders, the L/C Issuers, the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition or creditworthiness of any of the Loan Parties or any of their respective Affiliates that is communicated to, obtained by, or in the possession of, the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity, including any information obtained by the Administrative Agent in the course of communications among the Administrative Agent and any Loan Party, any Affiliate thereof or any other Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such information may (but shall not be required to) be shared by the Administrative Agent with one or more Lenders or L/C Issuers, or any formal or informal committee or ad hoc group of such Lenders, including at the direction of a Loan Party.

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![LOGO](g39268snap1.jpg)

**MKS Announces Closing of Private Offering of €1 Billion of 4.250% Senior Notes and Refinancing of Term Loan Facility** 

**ANDOVER, MA, February 4, 2026 –** MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) ("MKS") today announced the closing of its private offering (the "offering") of €1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due 2034 (the "notes").

In addition, MKS announced that it has completed the previously announced refinancing of its existing $2.2 billion U.S. dollar tranche B term loan, €587 million euro tranche B term loan and $675 million revolving credit facility with a new $914 million U.S. dollar tranche B term loan, €587 million euro tranche B term loan and $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. The refinancing resulted in (i) an extension of the maturity of the above-described term loan facility to 2033 and the revolving credit facility to 2031 and (ii) a reduction of the interest rate for (a) the U.S. dollar tranche B term loan from SOFR plus a margin of 200 basis points to SOFR plus 175 basis points, (b) the euro tranche B term loan from EURIBOR plus a margin of 250 basis points to EURIBOR plus 200 basis points and (c) the revolving credit facility from SOFR plus a margin of 250 basis points to SOFR plus 175 basis points. The refinancing also eliminated the credit spread adjustment applicable to SOFR borrowings under the revolving credit facility, which previously added 10 basis points, 15 basis points, and 25 basis points to one-month, three-month and six-month interest periods, respectively.

MKS used the net proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand, to prepay approximately $1.3 billion of its U.S. dollar tranche B term loan.

The combined actions described above diversify MKS' capital structure, replace a portion of its secured debt with unsecured debt, extend its debt maturities and reduce its interest expense. Based on current interest rates, MKS expects that the annualized cash interest savings from the combined actions will be approximately $27 million.

The notes were offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The offer and sale of the notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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**Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements** 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, MKS' expectation with respect to annualized cash interest savings from the transactions described in this press release. These statements are only predictions based on current assumptions and expectations. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "will," "projects," "intends," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," "forecasts," "continues" and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees of future performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond MKS' control. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond MKS' control including, without limitation, market risks and uncertainties and other important risks and factors described in MKS' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the final offering memorandum related to the offering and in subsequent filings made by MKS with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, MKS undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements.

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<u>MKS Investor Relations Contact</u>:

Paretosh Misra

Vice President, Investor Relations

Telephone: (978) 284-4705

Email: <u>paretosh.misra@mks.com</u>

<u>Press Relations Contacts</u>:

Bill Casey

Vice President, Marketing

Telephone: (630) 995-6384

Email: <u>press@mksinst.com</u>

Kerry Kelly, Partner

Kekst CNC

Email: <u>kerry.kelly@kekstcnc.com</u>

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