# EDGAR Filing Document

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**0001193125-26-221923.hdr.sgml**: 20260513

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-221923

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001825265

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-01420
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26974511

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 515 SOUTH FLOWER ST
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90071
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2132440000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 515 SOUTH FLOWER ST
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90071

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? 10-Q

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 20549**

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**FORM** 10-Q

**(Mark One)**

☒ **QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

☐**For the quarterly period ended** **March 31,** 2026

## OR
☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

## For the transition period from to

## Commission file number 814-01420
TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

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

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| Delaware | 86-3307898 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)** |

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| 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA | 02116 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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## Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 936-2275

## Not applicable
**Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report.**

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

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| **<u>Title of each class</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trading**<br> **<u>Symbol(s)</u>** | **Name of each exchange** <br>**<u>on which registered</u>** |
| **None** | **Not applicable** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable |

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☒ |  |  |

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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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of March 31, 2026, there was no established public market for the Registrant's common units. The number of the Registrant's common units outstanding at May 13, 2026 was 6,310,260.

Auditor Firm Id: 34 Auditor Name: Deloitte & Touche LLP Auditor Location: Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2026**

**Table of Contents**

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|  |  | **PAGE** |
|  | **INDEX** | **NO.** |
| **PART I.** | FINANCIAL INFORMATION |  |
| Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and December 31, 2025</u>](#soi_cq_unaudited) | 3 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and December 31, 2025</u>](#statement_of_assets_and_liabilities) | 14 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited)</u>](#statement_of_operations_cq) | 15 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Capital for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (</u>](#stmt_of_change_in_mem_capital_unaudited)[<u>unaudited)</u>](#stmt_of_change_in_mem_capital_unaudited) | 16 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited)</u>](#statement_of_cashflows_cq) | 18 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)</u>](#notes_to_financial_statements) | 19 |
| Item 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations</u>](#item_2_mda) | 39 |
| Item 3. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk</u>](#item_3_quantitative_and_qualitative_dis) | 55 |
| Item 4. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Controls and Procedures</u>](#item_4_controls_and_procedures) | 56 |
| **PART II**. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>OTHER INFORMATION</u>](#part_ii) |  |
| Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Legal Proceedings</u>](#item_1_legal_proceedings) | 57 |
| Item 1A. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Risk Factors</u>](#item_1a_risk_factors) | 57 |
| Item 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds</u>](#item2_unregistered_sales_of_equity_sec) | 57 |
| Item 3. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Defaults Upon Senior Securities</u>](#item_3_defaults_upon_senior_securitie) | 57 |
| Item 4. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Mine Safety Disclosures</u>](#item_4_mine_safety_disclosures) | 57 |
| Item 5. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Other Information</u>](#item_5_other_information) | 57 |
| Item 6. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Exhibits</u>](#exhibits) | 58 |
| [<u>SIGNATURES</u>](#signatures) | [<u>SIGNATURES</u>](#signatures) | 60 |

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

## As of March 31, 2026

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Automobile Components** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Fenix Intermediate, LLC | 03/28/24 | Term Loan B - 10.70%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.75% Floor) | 3.4% | $29412589 | 03/28/29 | $28879724 | $27912547 |
|  | Fenix Intermediate, LLC | 03/28/24 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B-1 - 10.70%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.75% Floor) | 0.2% | 1763873 | 03/28/29 | 1763873 | 1673916 |
|  | Superior Industries International, Inc. | 12/08/25 | Take Back Term Loan - 13.67% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 3.50% Floor, all PIK) | 1.0% | 8147888 | 12/08/30 | 8033459 | 8032188 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.6% |  |  | 38677056 | 37618651 |
| **Building Products** | **Building Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Eastern Metal Supply Borrower, LLC | 01/06/26 | Term Loan - 9.45%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor) | 8.2% | 68742836 | 01/06/31 | 67759693 | 67711694 |
|  |  |  |  | 8.2% |  |  | 67759693 | 67711694 |
| **Commercial Services & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Axvor Intermediate, LLC (DQS) | 03/24/26 | Term Loan - 9.93%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 6.5% | 53479235 | 03/24/31 | 52550978 | 52709134 |
|  | CSAT Holdings LLC | 06/30/23 | Term Loan - 14.46% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.50%, 2.00% Floor, 2.25% PIK) | 3.6% | 28746383 | 06/30/28 | 28314733 | 28976354 |
|  | CSAT Holdings LLC | 06/30/23 | Revolver - 14.28%<br>(SOFR + 10.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 0.3% | 2360538 | 06/30/28 | 2360538 | 2360538 |
|  | Power Acquisition LLC | 01/22/25 | Term Loan B - 10.67%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 4.2% | 35378021 | 01/22/30 | 34675883 | 33856766 |
|  | Power Acquisition LLC | 07/11/25 | Incremental Term Loan B - 10.67%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.3% | 2724408 | 01/22/30 | 2682734 | 2607259 |
|  |  |  |  | 14.9% |  |  | 120584866 | 120510051 |
| **Construction & Engineering** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC | 06/16/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 10.77%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.75% Floor) | 1.0% | 7912750 | 06/16/28 | 7912750 | 7980800 |
|  | Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC | 06/16/23 | Term Loan B - 10.77%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.75% Floor) | 2.4% | 19070701 | 06/16/28 | 18758417 | 19234709 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.4% |  |  | 26671167 | 27215509 |
| **Consumer Discretionary Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods** | **Consumer Discretionary Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Helix Sleep, Inc. | 11/07/25 | Term Loan - 9.16%<br>(SOFR + 5.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 2.0% | 16572994 | 11/07/30 | 16317860 | 16340972 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.0% |  |  | 16317860 | 16340972 |
| **Containers & Packaging** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | The HC Companies, Inc. | 08/01/23 | Term Loan - 12.17% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor, 1.00% PIK) | 4.5% | 39978146 | 08/01/28 | 39514874 | 36380113 |
|  | The HC Companies, Inc. | 05/21/24 | Incremental Term Loan - 12.17% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor, 1.00% PIK) | 2.6% | 23499528 | 08/01/28 | 23174987 | 21384570 |
|  | Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | 02/24/23 | Term Loan - 8.67%<br>(SOFR + 5.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 2.5% | 20358957 | 05/24/28 | 20274249 | 20206265 |
|  | Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | 03/15/24 | Incremental Term Loan - 8.67%<br>(SOFR + 5.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 2.2% | 18426749 | 05/24/28 | 18249259 | 18288549 |
|  |  |  |  | 11.8% |  |  | 101213369 | 96259497 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

## As of March 31, 2026

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Energy Equipment & Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/14/25 | 3rd Amendment Term Loan - 12.46%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.9% | $39888183 | 04/04/29 | $38681797 | $39888183 |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/05/24 | Term Loan - 12.46%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.1% | 25178526 | 04/04/29 | 24726209 | 25178526 |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/05/24 | Revolver - 12.43%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 0.3% | 2657450 | 04/04/29 | 2657450 | 2657450 |
|  |  |  |  | 8.3% |  |  | 66065456 | 67724159 |
| **Food Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Baxters North America, Inc. | 05/31/23 | Term Loan - 10.59%<br>(SOFR + 6.88%, 1.75% Floor) | 4.0% | 32958439 | 05/31/28 | 32585892 | 32994469 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 05/05/25 | 9th Amendment Term Loan A - 17.50% inc PIK<br>(17.50%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK) | 1.0% | 7748333 | 05/04/28 | 7564691 | 7748333 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 05/05/23 | Term Loan - 13.43% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.50%, 1.75% Floor, all PIK) | 2.8% | 37954797 | 05/04/28 | 37648456 | 23114471 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 02/29/24 | Delayed Draw Term Loan A - 10.43% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.75% Floor, all PIK) | 0.3% | 2095053 | 05/04/28 | 2076902 | 2095053 |
|  |  |  |  | 8.1% |  |  | 79875941 | 65952326 |
| **Ground Transportation** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | RPM Purchaser, Inc. | 09/11/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B - 10.03%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 1.0% | 8334090 | 09/11/28 | 8334090 | 8334090 |
|  | RPM Purchaser, Inc. | 09/11/23 | Term Loan B - 10.03%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.3% | 27002356 | 09/11/28 | 26589450 | 27272379 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.3% |  |  | 34923540 | 35606469 |
| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | ConnectAmerica.com, LLC | 10/11/24 | Last Out Term Loan - 9.45%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.75% Floor) | 6.0% | 52115726 | 10/11/29 | 51506715 | 48676089 |
|  |  |  |  | 6.0% |  |  | 51506715 | 48676089 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | ADAN-B LLC (24 Hour Fitness) | 4/30/2025 & 12/31/25 | Term Loan - 9.45%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.50% Floor) | 6.8% | 56149041 | 12/31/30 | 55115008 | 55699849 |
|  | ADAN-B LLC (24 Hour Fitness) | 4/30/2025 & 12/31/25 | Revolver - 9.46%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.2% | 1858455 | 12/31/30 | 1858455 | 1843587 |
|  | CEC Entertainment, LLC | 09/26/25 | Term Loan - 9.70%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 5.5% | 46289974 | 09/26/30 | 45298240 | 45086435 |
|  | Five Star Buyer, Inc. | 05/11/23 | Term Loan - 12.98% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 1.50% Floor, 2.00% PIK) | 2.3% | 19848428 | 02/23/28 | 19542116 | 18617826 |
|  | Five Star Buyer, Inc. | 05/11/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 12.98% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 1.50% Floor, 2.00% PIK) | 0.1% | 709362 | 02/23/28 | 709362 | 665382 |
|  | Red Robin International, Inc. | 04/11/22 | Revolver - 11.29%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 0.1% | 1067884 | 09/03/27 | 1067884 | 1060409 |
|  | Red Robin International, Inc. | 04/11/22 | Term Loan - 11.43%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 1.4% | 11520596 | 09/03/27 | 11432162 | 11439952 |
|  |  |  |  | 16.4% |  |  | 135023227 | 134413440 |
| **Household Durables** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Lenox Holdings, Inc. | 07/08/22 | Term Loan - 12.68%<br>(SOFR + 8.75%, 1.00% Floor) | 4.0% | 32443570 | 12/31/26 | 32334963 | 32443570 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.0% |  |  | 32334963 | 32443570 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

## As of March 31, 2026

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Information Technology Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Corcentric, Inc. | 05/09/23 | Term Loan - 10.96%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.6% | $37993098 | 05/09/27 | $37835899 | $37852524 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.6% |  |  | 37835899 | 37852524 |
| **Leisure Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Lumos Holdings US Acquisition Co. (Life Fitness) | 08/05/25 | Term Loan - 9.16%<br>(SOFR + 5.50%, 1.50% Floor) | 7.2% | 58533440 | 08/05/30 | 57770358 | 58416373 |
|  |  |  |  | 7.2% |  |  | 57770358 | 58416373 |
| **Machinery** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Mark Andy, Inc. | 06/16/23 | Term Loan - 12.60% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.75%, 1.50% Floor, 5.75% PIK) | 2.3% | 26880313 | 06/16/28 | 26596417 | 18681818 |
|  | Triarc Tanks Bidco, LLC | 10/03/22 | Term Loan - 10.96%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor) | 1.7% | 14416713 | 10/03/26 | 14362219 | 13564685 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.0% |  |  | 40958636 | 32246503 |
| **Metals & Mining** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Material Sciences Corporation | 03/14/25 | Term Loan - 10.20%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 6.3% | 52595557 | 03/14/30 | 51660372 | 51070285 |
|  |  |  |  | 6.3% |  |  | 51660372 | 51070285 |
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 02/29/24 | Term Loan B - 13.78% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.0% | 6876841 | 12/09/27 | 5345831 |  |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 04/27/25 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B - 13.78% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.1% | 752279 | 12/09/27 | 701282 | 749194 |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 06/17/22 | Term Loan - 12.78% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 1.2% | 32139544 | 12/09/27 | 28916741 | 9853984 |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 01/14/25 | Term Loan C - 13.78% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.6% | 5175892 | 12/09/27 | 4752836 | 5154671 |
|  |  |  |  | 1.9% |  |  | 39716690 | 15757849 |
| **Paper & Forest Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | 11/22/24 | Revolver - 10.67%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor) | 0.2% | 1589369 | 11/29/29 | 1589369 | 1524205 |
|  | Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | 11/22/24 | Term Loan - 10.67% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor, 0.50% PIK) | 2.8% | 23949806 | 11/22/29 | 23535774 | 22967864 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.0% |  |  | 25125143 | 24492069 |
| **Personal Care Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | The Vitamin Shoppe, LLC | 03/23/26 | Term Loan - 9.92%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 6.0% | 49788962 | 03/23/31 | 48798091 | 48793183 |
|  | Viva 5 Group, LLC | 05/21/25 | Term Loan - 10.17%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.25% Floor) | 6.1% | 50569648 | 05/21/30 | 49510422 | 49659394 |
|  | Viva 5 Group, LLC | 05/21/25 | Revolver - 10.17%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.25% Floor) | 0.1% | 1149310 | 05/21/30 | 1149310 | 1128623 |
|  |  |  |  | 12.2% |  |  | 99457823 | 99581200 |
| **Professional Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Alorica Inc. | 12/21/22 | Term Loan - 10.54%<br>(SOFR + 6.88%, 1.50% Floor) | 3.8% | 30771805 | 12/21/27 | 30612806 | 30771805 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.8% |  |  | 30612806 | 30771805 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

## As of March 31, 2026

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount/Shares** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Software** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/09/24 | Term Loan - 9.66%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 2.7% | $21982050 | 12/10/29 | $21807256 | $21938086 |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/09/24 | Revolver - 9.66%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.2% | 1515890 | 12/10/29 | 1515890 | 1512859 |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/11/25 | Amendment No. 1 Term Loan - 9.91%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 1.50% Floor) | 1.2% | 10057265 | 12/10/29 | 9911597 | 10117608 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.1% |  |  | 33234743 | 33568553 |
| **Specialty Retail** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | D&D Buyer, LLC | 10/04/23 | Term Loan - 9.55%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 2.00% Floor) | 7.2% | 58166051 | 10/04/29 | 57649781 | 58747712 |
|  | Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. | 02/01/22 | Term Loan - 10.77%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.9% | 31607067 | 02/01/28 | 31505746 | 31679764 |
|  |  |  |  | 11.1% |  |  | 89155527 | 90427476 |
| **Trading Companies & Distributors** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Cinelease, LLC | 08/07/25 | ABL Term Loan - 11.17%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 2.50% Floor) | 2.2% | 18069109 | 07/31/30 | 17334550 | 18267869 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.2% |  |  | 17334550 | 18267869 |
| **Transportation Infrastructure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CG Buyer, LLC | 07/19/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 9.67%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.1% | 436244 | 07/19/28 | 436244 | 436244 |
|  | CG Buyer, LLC | 07/19/23 | Term Loan - 9.67%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 2.4% | 19956923 | 07/19/28 | 19707547 | 19956923 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.5% |  |  | 20143791 | 20393167 |
|  | **Total Debt Investments** |  |  | 154.9% |  |  | 1313960191 | 1263318100 |

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| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Shares** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **EQUITY** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Automobile Components** | **Automobile Components** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | SUP Parent Holdings, LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 08/13/25 | Common Units | 1.2% | 38121 | $16956285 | $9523011 |
|  |  |  |  | 1.2% |  | 16956285 | 9523011 |
| **Commercial Services & Supplies** | **Commercial Services & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CSAT Investment Holdings LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 03/05/25 | Warrant, expires 03/05/32 | 0.1% | 1145950 | 508373 | 1146328 |
|  |  |  |  | 0.1% |  | 508373 | 1146328 |
| **Energy Equipment & Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC <sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 04/05/24 | Warrant, expires 4/4/34 | 4.2% | 247 | 357421 | 34198026 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.2% |  | 357421 | 34198026 |
| **Trading Companies & Distributors** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Cinelease, LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 08/07/25 | Warrant, expires 07/31/35 | 0.2% | 215403 | 379334 | 1467757 |
|  |  |  |  | 0.2% |  | 379334 | 1467757 |
|  | **Total Equity Investments** |  |  | 5.7% |  | 18201413 | 46335122 |
|  | **Total Debt & Equity Investments**<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  | 160.6% |  | 1332161604 | 1309653222 |
|  | **Cash Equivalents** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.58%, Class X (FGXXX)** | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.58%, Class X (FGXXX)** | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.58%, Class X (FGXXX)** | 0.1% | 601251 | 601251 | 601251 |
|  | **Total Cash Equivalents** |  |  | 0.1% | 601251 | 601251 | 601251 |
|  | **Total Investments (160.7%)** |  |  |  |  | $**1332762855** | $**1310254473** |
|  | **Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (-0.1%)** | **Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (-0.1%)** |  |  |  |  | (477016) |
|  | **Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-60.6%)** | **Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-60.6%)** |  |  |  |  | $**(494180085)** |
|  | **Net Assets (100.0%)** |  |  |  |  |  | $**815597372** |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

## As of March 31, 2026
(1)Certain debt investments are subject to contractual restrictions on resale, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)Non-income producing.

(3)The fair value of each debt and equity investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs and such investments are considered to be Level 3 within the Fair Value Hierarchy. See Note 3 "Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements."

(4)All or a portion of such security was acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may be deemed "restricted securities" under the Securities Act. As of March 31, 2026, the aggregate fair value of these securities was $46,335,122, or 3.4% of the Company's total assets.

(5)Loan was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2026.

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate, generally 1-Month or 3-Month

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $210,634,309 and $112,402,472, respectively, for the period ended March 31, 2026. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Geographic Breakdown of Portfolio** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 100% |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments

## As of December 31, 2025

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Automobile Components** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Fenix Intermediate, LLC | 03/28/24 | Term Loan B - 10.43%<br>(SOFR + 6.75%, 1.75% Floor) | 3.5% | $29487621 | 03/28/29 | $28909368 | $28396579 |
|  | Fenix Intermediate, LLC | 03/28/24 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B-1 - 10.43%<br>(SOFR + 6.75%, 1.75% Floor) | 0.2% | 1768373 | 03/28/29 | 1768373 | 1702943 |
|  | Superior Industries International, Inc. | 12/08/25 | Take Back Term Loan - 13.78% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 3.50% Floor, all PIK) | 1.0% | 7871926 | 12/08/30 | 7662098 | 7875074 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.7% |  |  | 38339839 | 37974596 |
| **Commercial Services & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CSAT Holdings LLC | 06/30/23 | Term Loan - 14.43% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.50%, 2.00% Floor, 2.25% PIK) | 3.5% | 28770282 | 06/30/28 | 28288201 | 28741512 |
|  | CSAT Holdings LLC | 06/30/23 | Revolver - 14.33% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.50%, 2.00% Floor, 2.25% PIK) | 0.3% | 2622820 | 06/30/28 | 2622820 | 2620198 |
|  | Comprehensive Logistics Co., LLC | 03/26/24 | Term Loan - 11.32%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.2% | 34487535 | 03/26/26 | 34398141 | 34039197 |
|  | Power Acquisition LLC | 01/22/25 | Term Loan B - 9.86%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 4.1% | 35476365 | 01/22/30 | 34724735 | 33702547 |
|  | Power Acquisition LLC | 07/11/25 | Incremental Term Loan B - 9.86%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.3% | 2724408 | 01/22/30 | 2680040 | 2604534 |
|  |  |  |  | 12.4% |  |  | 102713937 | 101707988 |
| **Construction & Engineering** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC | 06/16/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 10.32%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.75% Floor) | 1.0% | 7932833 | 06/16/28 | 7932833 | 8008195 |
|  | Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC | 06/16/23 | Term Loan B - 10.32%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.75% Floor) | 2.4% | 19070701 | 06/16/28 | 18723590 | 19251872 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.4% |  |  | 26656423 | 27260067 |
| **Consumer Discretionary Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods** | **Consumer Discretionary Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Helix Sleep, Inc. | 11/07/25 | Term Loan - 9.37%<br>(SOFR + 5.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 2.0% | 16614530 | 11/07/30 | 16345063 | 16415156 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.0% |  |  | 16345063 | 16415156 |
| **Containers & Packaging** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | The HC Companies, Inc. | 08/01/23 | Term Loan - 12.17% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor, 1.00% PIK) | 4.5% | 39978146 | 08/01/28 | 39465994 | 37007770 |
|  | The HC Companies, Inc. | 05/21/24 | Incremental Term Loan - 12.17% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor, 1.00% PIK) | 2.7% | 23499528 | 08/01/28 | 23140745 | 21753513 |
|  | Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | 02/24/23 | Term Loan - 10.10%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 2.5% | 20412392 | 02/24/28 | 20316448 | 20261341 |
|  | Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | 03/15/24 | Incremental Term Loan - 10.10%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 2.2% | 18473637 | 02/24/28 | 18272619 | 18336932 |
|  |  |  |  | 11.9% |  |  | 101195806 | 97359556 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

## As of December 31, 2025

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Energy Equipment & Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/14/25 | 3rd Amendment Term Loan - 12.43%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.9% | $40240512 | 04/04/29 | $38923804 | $40240512 |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/05/24 | Term Loan - 12.43%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.1% | 25401878 | 04/04/29 | 24908179 | 25401878 |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC | 04/05/24 | Revolver - 12.46%<br>(SOFR + 8.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 0.3% | 2657450 | 04/04/29 | 2657450 | 2657450 |
|  |  |  |  | 8.3% |  |  | 66489433 | 68299840 |
| **Food Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Baxters North America, Inc. | 05/31/23 | Term Loan - 10.70%<br>(SOFR + 6.88%, 1.75% Floor) | 4.1% | 33213014 | 05/31/28 | 32794874 | 33253452 |
|  | Great Kitchens Food Company, Inc. | 05/31/24 | Term Loan - 9.72%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.25% Floor) | 4.5% | 36720427 | 05/31/29 | 36136869 | 36720427 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 05/05/25 | 9th Amendment Term Loan A - 17.50% inc PIK<br>(17.50%, Fixed Coupon, all PIK) | 0.9% | 7419002 | 05/04/28 | 7213727 | 7419002 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 05/05/23 | Term Loan - 13.58% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.50%, 1.75% Floor, all PIK) | 2.7% | 36699338 | 05/04/28 | 36356909 | 22276498 |
|  | Signature Brands, LLC | 02/29/24 | Delayed Draw Term Loan A - 10.58% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.75% Floor, all PIK) | 0.2% | 2040852 | 05/04/28 | 2020563 | 2040852 |
|  |  |  |  | 12.4% |  |  | 114522942 | 101710231 |
| **Ground Transportation** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | RPM Purchaser, Inc. | 09/11/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B - 10.08%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 1.0% | 8392338 | 09/11/28 | 8392338 | 8392338 |
|  | RPM Purchaser, Inc. | 09/11/23 | Term Loan B - 10.08%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.4% | 27193615 | 09/11/28 | 26735923 | 27465551 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.4% |  |  | 35128261 | 35857889 |
| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | ConnectAmerica.com, LLC | 10/11/24 | Last Out Term Loan - 9.42%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.75% Floor) | 6.1% | 52115726 | 10/11/29 | 51464193 | 50239560 |
|  |  |  |  | 6.1% |  |  | 51464193 | 50239560 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | ADAN-B LLC (24 Hour Fitness) | 4/30/2025 & 12/31/25 | Term Loan - 9.42%<br>(SOFR + 5.75%, 1.50% Floor) | 6.8% | 56431197 | 12/31/30 | 55329195 | 56007963 |
|  | Five Star Buyer, Inc. | 05/11/23 | Term Loan - 12.98% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 1.50% Floor, 2.00% PIK) | 2.3% | 19906031 | 02/23/28 | 19557182 | 18592233 |
|  | Five Star Buyer, Inc. | 05/11/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 12.98% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 1.50% Floor, 2.00% PIK) | 0.1% | 711445 | 02/23/28 | 711445 | 664490 |
|  | Red Robin International, Inc. | 04/11/22 | Revolver - 11.40%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 0.2% | 1515706 | 03/04/27 | 1515706 | 1505096 |
|  | Red Robin International, Inc. | 04/11/22 | Term Loan - 11.50%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor) | 1.4% | 11520596 | 03/04/27 | 11408545 | 11439952 |
|  | CEC Entertainment, LLC | 09/26/25 | Term Loan - 9.67%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 5.6% | 46581106 | 09/26/30 | 45528334 | 45556322 |
|  |  |  |  | 16.4% |  |  | 134050407 | 133766056 |
| **Household Durables** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Lenox Holdings, Inc. | 07/08/22 | Term Loan - 12.92%<br>(SOFR + 8.75%, 1.00% Floor) | 4.0% | 32929252 | 12/31/26 | 32782811 | 32929252 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.0% |  |  | 32782811 | 32929252 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

## As of December 31, 2025

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Information Technology Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Corcentric, Inc. | 05/09/23 | Term Loan - 10.93%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.7% | $38249808 | 05/09/27 | $38056203 | $38196259 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.7% |  |  | 38056203 | 38196259 |
| **Leisure Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Lumos Holdings US Acquisition Co. (Life Fitness) | 08/05/25 | Term Loan - 9.40%<br>(SOFR + 5.50%, 1.50% Floor) | 7.1% | 58680509 | 08/05/30 | 57872125 | 57976343 |
|  |  |  |  | 7.1% |  |  | 57872125 | 57976343 |
| **Machinery** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Mark Andy, Inc. | 06/16/23 | Term Loan - 12.57% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 8.75%, 1.50% Floor, 5.75% PIK) | 2.6% | 26497585 | 06/16/28 | 26182028 | 21198068 |
|  | Triarc Tanks Bidco, LLC | 10/03/22 | Term Loan - 10.93%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor) | 1.7% | 14562898 | 10/03/26 | 14480664 | 13751745 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.3% |  |  | 40662692 | 34949813 |
| **Metals & Mining** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Material Sciences Corporation | 03/14/25 | Term Loan - 10.17%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 6.3% | 52728374 | 03/14/30 | 51732353 | 51251979 |
|  |  |  |  | 6.3% |  |  | 51732353 | 51251979 |
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 02/29/24 | Term Loan B - 13.83% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.0% | 6644922 | 12/09/27 | 5345831 |  |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 04/27/25 | Delayed Draw Term Loan B - 13.83% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.1% | 726908 | 12/09/27 | 702347 | 726908 |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 06/17/22 | Term Loan - 12.83% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 9.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 1.3% | 31132535 | 12/09/27 | 29208187 | 10379587 |
|  | HOP Energy, LLC<sup>(2)(5)</sup> | 01/14/25 | Term Loan C - 13.83% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 10.00%, 2.00% Floor, all PIK) | 0.6% | 5001338 | 12/09/27 | 4764015 | 5001338 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.0% |  |  | 40020380 | 16107833 |
| **Paper & Forest Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | 11/22/24 | Revolver - 10.79%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor) | 0.2% | 1438000 | 11/29/29 | 1438000 | 1391984 |
|  | Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | 11/22/24 | Term Loan - 10.79% inc PIK<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor, 0.50% PIK) | 2.8% | 23980095 | 11/22/29 | 23536948 | 23212732 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.0% |  |  | 24974948 | 24604716 |
| **Personal Care Products** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Viva 5 Group, LLC | 05/21/25 | Term Loan - 10.22%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.25% Floor) | 6.2% | 51226396 | 05/21/30 | 50089504 | 50406774 |
|  | Viva 5 Group, LLC | 05/21/25 | Revolver - 10.22%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.25% Floor) | 0.1% | 1149310 | 05/21/30 | 1149310 | 1130921 |
|  |  |  |  | 6.3% |  |  | 51238814 | 51537695 |
| **Professional Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Alorica Inc. | 12/21/22 | Term Loan - 10.59%<br>(SOFR + 6.88%, 1.50% Floor) | 3.8% | 30943677 | 12/21/27 | 30760913 | 30943677 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.8% |  |  | 30760913 | 30943677 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

## As of December 31, 2025

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Par<br>Amount/Shares** | **Maturity<br>Date** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **DEBT**<sup>(1)</sup> **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Software** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/09/24 | Term Loan - 9.74%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 2.7% | $22153339 | 12/10/29 | $21965431 | $22264106 |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/09/24 | Revolver - 9.74%<br>(SOFR + 6.00%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.2% | 1515890 | 12/10/29 | 1515890 | 1515890 |
|  | CF Newco, Inc. | 12/11/25 | Amendment No. 1 Term Loan - 9.99%<br>(SOFR + 6.25%, 1.50% Floor) | 1.3% | 10133264 | 12/10/29 | 9976704 | 10264996 |
|  |  |  |  | 4.2% |  |  | 33458025 | 34044992 |
| **Specialty Retail** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | D&D Buyer, LLC | 10/04/23 | Term Loan - 10.27%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 4.0% | 32589249 | 10/04/28 | 32018673 | 32869516 |
|  | D&D Buyer, LLC | 10/04/23 | Revolver - 10.27%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 0.4% | 2873529 | 10/04/28 | 2873529 | 2873529 |
|  | D&D Buyer, LLC | 10/04/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 10.42%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 1.0% | 7876392 | 10/04/28 | 7876392 | 7944129 |
|  | D&D Buyer, LLC | 08/20/25 | 4th Amendment Delayed Draw Term Loan - 10.49%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 2.00% Floor) | 1.4% | 11733619 | 10/04/28 | 11733619 | 11834528 |
|  | Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. | 07/28/25 | Incremental Term Loan - 10.82%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 0.3% | 2434155 | 02/28/26 | 2373619 | 2423201 |
|  | Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. | 02/01/22 | Term Loan - 10.82%<br>(SOFR + 7.00%, 2.00% Floor) | 3.9% | 31915394 | 02/01/28 | 31782993 | 31944118 |
|  |  |  |  | 11.0% |  |  | 88658825 | 89889021 |
| **Trading Companies & Distributors** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Cinelease, LLC | 08/07/25 | ABL Term Loan - 11.82%<br>(SOFR + 7.50%, 2.50% Floor) | 2.0% | 17111644 | 07/31/30 | 16335295 | 16598294 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.0% |  |  | 16335295 | 16598294 |
| **Transportation Infrastructure** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CG Buyer, LLC | 07/19/23 | Delayed Draw Term Loan - 10.22%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.50% Floor) | 0.1% | 437352 | 07/19/28 | 437352 | 435166 |
|  | CG Buyer, LLC | 07/19/23 | Term Loan - 10.22%<br>(SOFR + 6.50%, 1.50% Floor) | 2.4% | 19956923 | 07/19/28 | 19680828 | 19857138 |
|  |  |  |  | 2.5% |  |  | 20118180 | 20292304 |
|  | **Total Debt Investments** |  |  | 143.2% |  |  | 1213577868 | 1169913117 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

## As of December 31, 2025

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Industry** | **Issuer** | **Acquisition<br>Date** | **Investment** | **% of Net Assets** | **Shares** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **EQUITY** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Automobile Components** | **Automobile Components** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | SUP Parent Holdings, LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 08/13/25 | Common Units | 1.2% | 38121 | $16956285 | $9574747 |
|  |  |  |  | 1.2% |  | 16956285 | 9574747 |
| **Commercial Services & Supplies** | **Commercial Services & Supplies** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | CSAT Investment Holdings LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 03/05/25 | Warrant, expires 03/05/32 | 0.2% | 1145950 | 508373 | 1330907 |
|  |  |  |  | 0.2% |  | 508373 | 1330907 |
| **Energy Equipment & Services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | HydroSource Logistics, LLC <sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 04/05/24 | Warrant, expires 4/4/34 | 3.5% | 247 | 357421 | 28719739 |
|  |  |  |  | 3.5% |  | 357421 | 28719739 |
| **Trading Companies & Distributors** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Cinelease, LLC<sup>(2)(4)</sup> | 08/07/25 | Warrant, expires 07/31/35 | 0.0% | 215403 | 379334 | 249867 |
|  |  |  |  | 0.0% |  | 379334 | 249867 |
|  | **Total Equity Investments** |  |  | 4.9% |  | 18201413 | 39875260 |
|  | **Total Debt & Equity Investments**<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  | 148.1% |  | 1231779281 | 1209788377 |
|  | **Cash Equivalents** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.68%, Class X (FGXXX)** | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.68%, Class X (FGXXX)** | **First American Government Obligation Fund, Yield 3.68%, Class X (FGXXX)** | 5.0% | 41044908 | 41044908 | 41044908 |
|  | **Total Cash Equivalents** |  |  | 5.0% | 41044908 | 41044908 | 41044908 |
|  | **Total Investments (152.7%)** |  |  |  |  | $**1272824189** | $**1250833285** |
|  | **Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (-0.1%)** | **Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments (-0.1%)** |  |  |  |  | (1005800) |
|  | **Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-52.6%)** | **Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-52.6%)** |  |  |  |  | $**(430727848)** |
|  | **Net Assets (100.0%)** |  |  |  |  |  | $**819099637** |

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(1)Certain debt investments are subject to contractual restrictions on resale, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)Non-income producing.

(3)The fair value of each debt and equity investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs and such investments are considered to be Level 3 within the Fair Value Hierarchy. See Note 3 "Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements."

(4)All or a portion of such security was acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may be deemed "restricted securities" under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate fair value of these securities was $39,875,260, or 3.1% of the Company's total assets.

(5)Loan was on non-accrual status as of as of December 31, 2025.

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate, generally 1-Month or 3-Month

PIK - Payment-In-Kind

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

## As of December 31, 2025
Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $654,603,203 and $385,629,258, respectively, for the period ended December 31, 2025. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Geographic Breakdown of Portfolio** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | 100% |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

## (Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

## March 31, 2026

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of March 31,** |  |
|  | **2026** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **(unaudited)** | **2025** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| **Investments, at fair value** |  |  |
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,332,162 and<br> $1,231,779, respectively) | $1309653 | $1209788 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 63404 | 52311 |
| Interest income receivable | 6789 | 4870 |
| Receivable for investment sold | 186 | 155 |
| Due from adviser | 106 | 106 |
| Deferred financing costs | 503 | 595 |
| Prepaid and other assets | 207 | 75 |
| **Total Assets** | $1380848 | $1267900 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |
| Term loan (net of $503 and $563 of deferred financing costs, respectively) | $324497 | $324437 |
| Revolving credit facilities payable | 194600 | 76700 |
| Incentive fee payable | 41151 | 37358 |
| Management fees payable | 4025 | 3859 |
| Unrealized depreciation on unfunded commitments | 477 | 1006 |
| Directors' fees payable | 54 |  |
| Interest and credit facility expense payable | 13 | 4289 |
| Other accrued expenses and other liabilities | 434 | 1151 |
| **Total Liabilities** | 565251 | 448800 |
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) |  |  |
| **Members' Capital** |  |  |
| Common Unitholders' commitment: (12,745,660 units issued and outstanding) | 1274566 | 1274566 |
| Common Unitholders' undrawn commitment: (12,745,660 units issued and outstanding) | (384504) | (384504) |
| Common Unitholders' return of capital | (9729) | (9729) |
| Common Unitholders' offering costs | (347) | (347) |
| Common Unitholders' capital | 879986 | 879986 |
| Accumulated overdistributed earnings | (64389) | (60886) |
| **Total Members' Capital** | 815597 | 819100 |
| **Total Liabilities and Members' Capital** | $1380848 | $1267900 |
| **Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base) (Note 10)**<sup>(1)</sup> | $94.16 | $94.43 |

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(1)Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base) equates to the aggregate of the Total Members' Capital and Common Unitholders' undrawn commitment divided by total Common units outstanding.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

# Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

## (Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

## March 31, 2026

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the three months ended March 31,** | **For the three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Investment Income** |  |  |
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments: |  |  |
| Interest income | $34490 | $30179 |
| Interest income paid-in-kind | 2670 | 4065 |
| Other fee income | 89 | 111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total investment income** | 37249 | 34355 |
| **Expenses** |  |  |
| Interest and credit facility expenses | 7358 | 8813 |
| Management fees | 4025 | 3230 |
| Incentive fees | 3794 | 2631 |
| Administrative fees | 277 | 248 |
| Professional fees | 98 | 73 |
| Directors' fees | 57 | 52 |
| Other expenses | 221 | 134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total expenses** | 15830 | 15181 |
| **Net investment income** | 21419 | 19174 |
| **Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments** |  |  |
| **Net realized gain:** |  |  |
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 67 |  |
| **Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation):** |  |  |
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 11 | (4262) |
| **Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments** | 78 | (4262) |
| **Net increase in Members' Capital from operations** | $21497 | $14912 |
| Basic and diluted: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income per unit | $1.69 | $1.17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Units Outstanding | 12745660 | 12745660 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Statement of Changes in Memb ers' Capital (Unaudited)

## (Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

## March 31, 2026

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Common<br>Unitholders'<br>Capital** | **Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings** | **Total** |
| **Members' Capital at January 1, 2026** | $879986 | $(60886) | $819100 |
| **Net Increase in Members' Capital Resulting from Operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income |  | 21419 | 21419 |
| Net realized gain on investments |  | 67 | 67 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments |  | 11 | 11 |
| Distributions to Members from: |  |  |  |
| Distributable earnings |  | (25000) | (25000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Decrease in Members' Capital for the three months ended March 31, 2026** |  | (3503) | (3503) |
| **Members' Capital at March 31, 2026** | $879986 | $(64389) | $815597 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

## Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Capital (Unaudited)

## (Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

## March 31, 2025

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Common<br>Unitholders'<br>Capital** | **Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings** | **Total** |
| **Members' Capital at January 1, 2025** | $644774 | $(33545) | $611229 |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Members' Capital Resulting from Operations:** |  |  |  |
| Net investment income |  | 19174 | 19174 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments |  | (4262) | (4262) |
| Distributions to Members from: |  |  |  |
| Distributable earnings |  | (25000) | (25000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Decrease in Members' Capital for the three months ended March 31, 2025** |  | (10088) | (10088) |
| **Members' Capital at March 31, 2025** | $644774 | $(43633) | $601141 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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# TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC

# Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

## (Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)

## March 31, 2026

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the three months ended March 31,** | **For the three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Cash Flows from Operating Activities** |  |  |
| **Net increase in net assets resulting from operations** | $21497 | $14912 |
| **Adjustments to reconcile the net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of investments | (207964) | (171561) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income paid-in-kind | (2670) | (4065) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments | 112402 | 15536 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized loss (gain) on investments | (67) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in net unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments | (11) | 4262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net | (2084) | (1436) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs | 152 | 841 |
| **Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in interest income receivable | (1919) | 269 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in receivable for investment sold | (31) | (667) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in prepaid and other assets | (132) | 30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) incentive fee payable | 3793 | 2631 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) management fees payable | 166 | 3230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) interest and credit facility expense payable | (4276) | (437) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) directors' fees payable | 54 | 50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) other accrued expenses and other liabilities | (717) | 276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash used in operating activities** | (81807) | (136129) |
| **Cash Flows from Financing Activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions to Members from distributable earnings | (25000) | (25000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred financing costs paid |  | (182) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from credit facilities | 239900 | 103200 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of credit facilities | (122000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by financing activities** | 92900 | 78018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents** | 11093 | (58111) |
| **Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period** | 52311 | 92946 |
| **Cash and cash equivalents, end of period** | $63404 | $34835 |
| **Supplemental and non-cash financing activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense paid | $11033 | $7917 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash purchases of investments due to reorganization | $(22842) | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-cash sales of investments due to reorganization | $22842 | $— |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)** 

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**1.** **Organization and Basis of Presentation**

*Organization:* TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC (the "Company"), was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on September 3, 2020. The Company has conducted and expects to further conduct private offerings of its common limited liability company units (the "Units") to investors in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In addition, the Company may issue preferred units, though it currently has no intention to do so. On May 27, 2021 ("Inception Date"), the Company sold and issued 10 Units at an aggregate purchase price of $1 to TCW Asset Management Company LLC ("TAMCO" or the "Adviser"), the Company's investment adviser and an affiliate of the TCW Group, Inc ("TCW").

On July 22, 2021, the Company filed an election to be regulated as a business development company ("BDC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Company also filed an election to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a Regulated Investment Company (a "RIC") under Subchapter M of the U.S Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and made such an election beginning with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022. The Company is required to meet the minimum distribution and other requirements for RIC qualification. As a BDC and a RIC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements.

On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with the Adviser. On the same date, the Company also completed the first closing of the sale of its Common Units (the "Initial Closing Date") pursuant to which the Company sold 4,543,770 Common Units at an aggregate purchase price of $454,377. The Company continued to accept subscription agreements and issue Units for a period of twelve-months following the Initial Closing Date (the "Closing Period"). On January 6, 2023, the Company's board of directors (the "Board" or "Board of Directors") approved a six-month extension of the Closing Period from January 21, 2023 to July 21, 2023. On July 26, 2023, the Company's Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the "LLC Agreement") was amended to extend the Closing Period to be the twenty-four-month period following the Company's initial closing, until January 21, 2024 by a majority vote of the Company's Unitholders. On February 16, 2024, the Company's LLC Agreement was amended such that the definition of the Closing Period was amended to be the twenty-six month period following the Initial Closing Date, such that the Initial Closing Date ended on March 21, 2024.

The Company commenced operations during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company has four wholly-owned subsidiaries, each a single member Delaware limited liability company.

The consolidated financial statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

On July 8, 2022, the Company completed the second closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 2,178,280 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $217,828. On November 14, 2022, the Company completed the third closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 642,500 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $64,250. On April 3, 2023, the Company completed the fourth closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 1,025,550 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $102,555. On July 24, 2023, the Company completed the fifth closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 1,173,625 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $117,363. On December 13, 2023, the Company completed the sixth closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 1,145,325 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $114,533. On January 18, 2024, the Company completed the seventh closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 734,300 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $73,430. On March 19, 2024, the Company completed the final closing of the sale of its Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 1,302,300 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $130,230. The additional closings occurred during the 26-month Closing Period. The sale of the Common Units was made pursuant to subscription agreements entered into by the Company and each investor. Under the terms of the subscription agreements, the Company may draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Common Unit generally upon at least ten business days' prior written notice to the unitholders.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**1.** **Organization and Basis of Presentation (Continued)** 

*Term:* The term of the Company will continue until January 21, 2029, unless extended or the Company is sooner dissolved as provided in the Company's amended and restated limited liability agreement (the "LLC Agreement") or by operation of law. The Company may extend the term for two additional one-year periods upon written notice to the holders of the Units (the "Unitholders") and holders of preferred units, if any (together with the Unitholders, the "Members"), at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the term or the end of the first one-year period. Thereafter, the term may be extended for successive one-year periods, with the vote or consent of a supermajority representing more than 66 2/3% in interest of the holders of the Units.

*Commitment Period:* The Commitment Period commenced on the Initial Closing Date, the day on which the Company completed the first closing of the sale of its Units to persons not affiliated with the Adviser and will end on February 1, 2026, which is the later of (a) January 21, 2026, four years from the Initial Closing Date and (b) February 1, 2026, four years from the date in which the Company first completed an investment. However, the Commitment Period is subject to termination upon the occurrence of a Key Person Event defined as follows: A "Key Person Event" will occur if, during the Commitment Period, (i) Richard T. Miller and one or more of Suzanne Grosso, Mark Gertzof and David Wang (each of such four Persons, a "Key Person" and collectively, the "Key Persons") fail to devote substantially all (i.e. more than 85%) of his or her business time to the investment activities of the Company, the prior funds, any successor funds and any fund(s) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser that are managed within TCW's Private Credit Group (together, the "Related Entities"); or (ii) Ms. Grosso, Mr. Gertzof and Mr. Wang all fail to devote substantially all of their business time to the investment activities of the Company and the Related Entities, in each case other than as a result of a temporary disability; provided that if a replacement has been approved as described in the paragraphs below, such replacement shall be specifically designated to take the place of one of the above-named individuals and the definition "Key Person Event" will be amended to take into account such successor.

Upon the occurrence of a Key Person Event, and in the event that the Adviser fails to replace the above-referenced individuals in the manner contemplated by this paragraph, the Commitment Period shall be automatically terminated upon such Key Person Event. The Commitment Period will be re-instated upon the vote or written consent of 66 2/3% in interest of the Unitholders. The Adviser is permitted at any time to replace any person designated above with a senior professional (including a Key Person) selected by the Adviser, provided that such replacement has been approved by a majority of the Unitholders (in which case, the approved substitute will be a Key Person in lieu of the person replaced). The determination of whether a Key Person Event has occurred will be made by the Company in accordance with the criteria set out above. If, during the Commitment Period, any Key Person shall fail to devote substantially all of his or her business time to the investment activities of the Company and the Related Entities other than as a result of temporary disability (the occurrence of such event, a "Key Person Departure"), the Company shall provide written notice to Unitholders of such Key Person Departure within 30 days of the date of such Key Person Departure. If the Company fails to obtain approval of a replacement of a Key Person following a Key Person Departure as provided herein, then notwithstanding anything herein, the Key Person Departure shall be permanent and the Adviser shall not be permitted to replace such Key Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Adviser is permitted at any time to replace any Person designated above with a senior professional (including a Key Person) selected by the Adviser, with the approval of the majority of the Unitholders (in which case, the approved substitute shall be a Key Person in lieu of the Person replaced) no later than 90 days after the date that the Adviser informs the Company of its proposed replacement of the Key Person. If such replacement(s) end the occurrence of a Key Person Event, the Commitment Period will automatically be re-instated.

In accordance with the Company's LLC Agreement, the Company may complete investment transactions that were significantly in process as of the end of the Commitment Period and which the Company reasonably expects to be consummated prior to 90 days subsequent to the expiration date of the Commitment Period. The Company may also effect follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of aggregate cumulative invested amounts.

*Capital Commitments:* On the Initial Closing Date, the Company began accepting subscription agreements from investors for the private sale of its Units. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has sold 12,745,660 Units for an aggregate offering price of $1,274,566. Each Unitholder is obligated to contribute capital equal to their respective capital commitment to the Company (each, a "Commitment") and each Unit's Commitment obligation is $100.00 per unit. The sale of the Units was made pursuant to subscription agreements entered into by the Company and each investor. Under the terms of the subscription agreements, the Company may draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Unit generally upon at least ten business days' prior written notice to the unitholders. The amount of capital that remains to be drawn down and contributed is referred to as an "Undrawn Commitment".

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**1.** **Organization and Basis of Presentation (Continued)** 

The commitment amount funded does not include amounts contributed in anticipation of a potential investment that the Company did not consummate and therefore returned to the Members as unused capital. As of March 31, 2026, aggregate Commitments, Undrawn Commitments, percentage of Commitments funded and the number of subscribed for Units of the Company were as follows:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Commitments** | **Undrawn<br>Commitments** | **% of<br>Commitments<br>Funded** | **Units** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common Unitholder | $1274566 | $384504 | 69.8% | 12745660 |

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*Recallable Amount:* A Unitholder may be required to re-contribute amounts distributed equal to (a) such Unitholder's share of all portfolio investments that are repaid to the Company, or otherwise recouped by the Company, and distributed to the Unitholder, in whole or in part, during or after the Commitment period, reduced by (b) all re-contributions made by such Unitholder. This amount, (the "Recallable Amount") is excluded from the calculation of the accrual based net asset value.

The Recallable Amount as of March 31, 2026 was $9,729.

On January 14, 2026, as amended on February 20, 2026, March 9, 2026, and March 24, 2026, the Company filed a Schedule TO (the "Schedule TO") with the SEC relating to an offer to exchange outstanding Units for an equivalent number of limited liability company units of TCW Specialty Lending LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Perpetual Fund", and such exchange, the "Exchange Offer") The Exchange Offer will result in the transfer of approximately 50% of the Company's assets, liabilities and related interests attributable to the exchanged Units to the Perpetual Fund with the intention of the Perpetual Fund splitting off and operating as a stand-alone company. The Perpetual Fund will operate as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

**2.** **Significant Accounting Policies**

*Basis of Presentation:* The Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 6 and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946, *Financial Services—Investment Companies* ("ASC Topic 946"). The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, both normal and recurring which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the periods presented. The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 26, 2026.

*Use of Estimates*: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, (ii) the reported amounts of income and expenses during the years presented and (iii) disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.

*Investments*: The Company measures the fair value of its investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, *Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure* ("ASC 820"). Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market (which may be a hypothetical market) that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company considers the principal market of its investments to be the market in which the investment trades with the greatest volume and level of activity.

*Transactions*: The Company records investment transactions on the trade date. The Company considers the trade date for investments not traded on a recognizable exchange, or traded in the over-the-counter markets, to be the date on which the Company receives legal or contractual title to the asset and bears the risk of loss.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**2.** **Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)** 

Income Recognition: Interest income and interest income paid-in-kind ("PIK") are recorded on an accrual basis unless doubtful of collection or the related investment is in default. Although the Company does not currently expect the Private Credit Group to originate a significant amount of investments for the Company with the use of PIK interest features, from time to time the Company may make investments that contain such features or that subsequently incorporate such features after origination. PIK interest represents accrued interest that is added to the principal amount of the investment on the respective interest payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or at the occurrence of a liquidation event. To maintain the Company's tax status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for the year the income was earned, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, PIK interest income earned was $2,670, representing 7.2% of investment income. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PIK interest income earned was $4,065, representing 11.8% of investment income.

Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on a specific identification basis. The Company typically receives a fee in the form of a discount to the purchase price at the time it funds an investment in a loan. The discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the respective loan, using the effective-interest method assuming there are no questions as to collectability, and reflected in the amortized cost basis of the investment. Ongoing facility, commitment or other additional fees including prepayment fees, consent fees and forbearance fees are recognized immediately when earned as income.

The Company may enter into certain intercreditor agreements that entitle the Company to the "last out" tranche of first lien secured loans, whereby the "first out" tranche will receive priority as to the "last out" tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest, and any other amounts due thereunder. In certain cases, the Company may receive a higher interest rate than the contractual stated interest rate as disclosed on the Company's Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Certain investments have an unfunded loan commitment for a delayed draw term loan or revolving credit. The Company earns an unused commitment fee on the unfunded commitment during the commitment period. The expiration date of the commitment period may be earlier than the maturity date of the investment stated above. See Note 5—Commitments and Contingencies.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management's judgment regarding collectability. If at any point the Company believes PIK interest is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK interest will be placed on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest is generally reversed through interest income. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management's judgment, are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

*Deferred Financing Costs:* Deferred financing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the Credit Facilities (as defined and described in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), including arrangement fees, upfront fees and legal fees, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective credit facility.

*Organizational and Offering Costs*: Costs incurred to organize the Company are expensed as incurred. Offering costs are accumulated and will be charged directly to Members' Capital at the end of the period during which Units will be offered (the "Closing Period"). The Company will not bear more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate capital commitments to the Company through the Units (in aggregate, the "Commitments") of the Company for organizational and offering costs in connection with the offering of the Units through the Closing Period. Organizational costs are expensed as incurred and since inception, the Company has incurred $718 in organizational costs, of which $0 was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Since inception, the Company has incurred $347 in offering costs, all of which were charged to Members' Capital as of December 31, 2024.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**2.** **Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)** 

*Cash and Cash Equivalents*: The Company generally considers investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of acquisition to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents are comprised of demand deposits and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are valued at the net asset value of the mutual fund which approximates fair value and are classified as Level 1 in the GAAP valuation hierarchy.

*Income Taxes:* The Company has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company also intends to be treated as a RIC under the Code and will make such an election beginning with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Unitholders as dividends. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company's investors and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

**3.** **Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements**

*Investments at Fair Value:* Investments held by the Company are valued at fair value. Fair value is generally determined on the basis of last reported sales prices or official closing prices on the primary exchange in which each security trades, or if no sales are reported, generally based on the midpoint of the valuation range obtained for debt investments from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or pricing service.

Investments for which market quotes are not readily available or are not considered reliable are valued at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board of Directors based on similar instruments, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the "valuation designee" with respect to the fair valuation of the Company's portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board.

*Fair Value Hierarchy:* Assets and liabilities are classified by the Company into three levels based on valuation inputs used to determine fair value:

Level 1 values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 values are based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets and quoted prices in inactive markets or other market observable inputs.

Level 3 values are based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the assets.

Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

**Level 1 Assets (Investments)**: The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

<u>Equity, (Level 1)</u>, generally includes common stock valued at the closing price on the primary exchange in which the security trades.

**Level 2 Assets (Investments)**: The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

<u>Equity, (Level 2)</u>, generally includes warrants valued using quotes for comparable investments.

**Level 3 Assets (Investments):** The following valuation techniques and significant inputs are used to determine the fair value of investments in private debt and equity for which reliable market quotations are not available. Some of the inputs are independently observable however, a significant portion of the inputs and the internal assumptions applied are unobservable.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**3.** **Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)**

<u>Debt, (Level 3)</u>, include investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs. An income method approach incorporating a weighted average cost of capital and discount rate, or a market method approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets, is generally used to determine fair value, though some cases use an enterprise value waterfall method. Valuation may also include a shadow rating method. Standard pricing inputs include but are not limited to the financial health of the issuer, place in the capital structure, value of other issuer debt, credit, industry, and market risk and events.

<u>Equity</u>, (Level 3), may include common stock, preferred stock and warrants. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs. A market approach is generally used to determine fair value. Pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, financial health and relevant business developments of the issuer; EBITDA; market multiples of comparable companies; comparable market transactions and recent trades or transactions; issuer, industry and market events; and contractual or legal restrictions on the sale of the security. When a Black-Scholes pricing model is used it follows the income approach. The Black-Scholes pricing model takes into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs, including: time value, implied volatility, equity prices and interest rates. A liquidity discount based on current market expectations, future events, minority ownership position and the period management reasonably expects to hold the investment may be applied.

Pricing inputs and weightings applied to determine value require subjective determination. Accordingly, valuations do not necessarily represent the amounts that may eventually be realized from sales or other dispositions of investments.

The following is a summary by major security type of the fair valuations according to inputs used in valuing investments listed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2026:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Investments** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| Debt | $— | $— | $1263318 | $1263318 |
| Equity |  |  | 46335 | 46335 |
| Cash equivalents | 601 |  |  | 601 |
| **Total** | $**601** | $**—** | $**1309653** | $**1310254** |

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The following is a summary by major security type of the fair valuations according to inputs used in valuing investments listed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2025:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Investments** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| Debt | $— | $— | $1169913 | $1169913 |
| Equity |  |  | 39875 | 39875 |
| Cash equivalents | 41045 |  |  | 41045 |
| **Total** | $**41045** | $**—** | $**1209788** | $**1250833** |

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**3.** **Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)**

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for total investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Debt** | **Equity** | **Total** |
| Balance, January 1, 2026 | $1169913 | $39875 | $1209788 |
| Purchases, including payments received in-kind | 233119 | 357 | 233476 |
| Sales and paydowns of investments | (134887) | (357) | (135244) |
| Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net | 2084 |  | 2084 |
| Net realized (loss) gain | 67 |  | 67 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | (6978) | 6460 | (518) |
| **Balance, March 31, 2026** | $**1263318** | $**46335** | $**1309653** |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) in investments held as of March 31, 2026 | $(6535) | $6460 | $(75) |

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for total investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2025:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Debt** | **Equity** | **Total** |
| Balance, January 1, 2025 | $941903 | $224 | $942127 |
| Purchases, including payments received in-kind | 174869 | 757 | 175626 |
| Sales and paydowns of investments | (15412) | (124) | (15536) |
| Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net | 1436 |  | 1436 |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | (5701) | 1174 | (4527) |
| **Balance, March 31, 2025** | $**1097095** | $**2031** | $**1099126** |
| Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) in investments held as of March 31, 2025 | $(5701) | $1174 | $(4527) |

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The Company did not have any transfers between levels during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**3.** **Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements (Continued)**

*Level 3 Valuation and Quantitative Information:* The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and quantitative information utilized in determining the fair value of the Level 3 investments as of March 31, 2026:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Investment Type** | **Fair Value** | **Valuation<br>Technique** | **Unobservable<br>Input** | **Range** | **Weighted<br>Average\*** | **Impact to<br>Valuation if<br>Input Increases** |
| Debt | $879220 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 8.9% to 19.6% | 11.4% | Decrease |
| Debt | $186983 | Market Method | EBITDA Multiple | 4.4x to 11.0x | 7.3x | Increase |
| Debt | $101502 | Market Method | Indicative Bid | 98.0% to 98.6% | 98.3% | Increase |
| Debt | $82048 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 12.5% to 17.0% | 14.3% | Decrease |
|  |  | Market Method | Indicative Bid | 100.0% to 105.0% | 101.5% | Increase |
| Debt | $13565 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 13.8% to 17.2% | 15.5% | Decrease |
|  |  | Market Method | EBITDA Multiple | 3.1x to 4.1x | 3.6x | Increase |
| Equity | $44867 | Market Method | EBITDA Multiple | 4.5x to 11.5x | 9.3x | Increase |
| Equity | $1468 | Market Method | Revenue Multiple | 1.3x to 1.5x | 1.4x | Increase |
|  |  | Market Method | Indicative Bid | $10.46 to $15.73 | $13.10 | Increase |

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\* Weighted based on fair value

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, two debt investments with an aggregate fair value of $50,711 transitioned from a yield analysis valuation model to a yield analysis and market approach valuation model, one debt investment with a fair value of $18,682 transitioned from a yield analysis and market approach valuation model to a market approach valuation model, and one debt investments with a fair value of $55,700 transitioned from a market approach valuation model to a yield analysis model. The changes in approach were driven by considerations given to the financial performance of each portfolio company.

The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and quantitative information utilized in determining the fair value of the Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Investment Type** | **Fair Value** | **Valuation<br>Technique** | **Unobservable<br>Input** | **Range** | **Weighted<br>Average\*** | **Impact to<br>Valuation if<br>Input Increases** |
| Debt | $878416 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 8.0% to 19.1% | 11.1% | Decrease |
| Debt | $169177 | Market Method | EBITDA Multiple | 4.5x to 9.5x | 6.8x | Increase |
| Debt | $56008 | Market Method | Indicative Bid | 99.3% to 99.3% | 99.3% | Increase |
| Debt | $31362 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 15.4% to 18.1% | 16.8% | Decrease |
|  |  | Market Method | Indicative Bid | 101.0% to 101.0% | 101.0% | Increase |
| Debt | $34950 | Income Method | Discount Rate | 13.3% to 27.0% | 20.8% | Decrease |
|  |  | Market Method | EBITDA Multiple | 3.8x to 7.5x | 5.9x | Increase |
| Equity | $39625 | Income Method | EBITDA Multiple | 4.8x to 10.8x | 8.1x | Increase |
| Equity | $250 | Market Method | Revenue Multiple | 1.3x to 1.5x | 1.4x | Increase |

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\* Weighted based on fair value

During the year ended December 31, 2025, four debt investments with an aggregate fair value of $66,312 transitioned from a yield analysis valuation model to a yield analysis and market approach valuation model and four debt investments with an aggregate fair value of $83,079 transitioned from a yield analysis valuation model to a market approach valuation model. The changes in approach were driven by considerations given to the financial performance of each portfolio company.

The Company generally utilizes the midpoint of a valuation range provided by an external, independent valuation firm in determining fair value.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**4.** **Agreements and Related Party Transactions** 

*Advisory Agreement*: On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with the Adviser, a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Advisory Agreement became effective upon its execution for an initial two-year term. Unless earlier terminated, the Advisory Agreement will continue to remain in effect for additional one-year terms if approved annually by (i) the vote of the Board, or by the vote of a majority of the Company's outstanding voting securities and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Board who are not "interested persons" (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Company, the Adviser or any of their respective affiliates (the "Independent Directors"). The Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment by the Adviser. On August 12, 2025, the Company's Board renewed the Advisory Agreement for an additional one-year term until September 15, 2026.

The Advisory Agreement may be terminated by either party, by vote of the Company's Board, or by a vote of the majority of the Company's outstanding voting units, without penalty upon not less than 60 days' prior written notice to the applicable party. If the Advisory Agreement is terminated according to this paragraph, the Company will pay the Adviser a pro-rated portion of the Management Fee and Incentive Fee (each as defined below).

Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•determines the composition of the Company's portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to the Company's portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments the Company makes (including performing due diligence on the Company's prospective portfolio companies);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•determines the assets the Company will originate, purchase, retain or sell;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•closes, monitors and administers the investments the Company makes, including the exercise of any rights in the Company's capacity as a lender; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•provides the Company such other investment advice, research and related services as the Company may, from time to time, require.

The Company pays to the Adviser, quarterly in arrears, a management fee in cash (the "Management Fee") calculated as follows: 0.3125% (i.e., 1.25% per annum) of the average gross assets of the Company on a consolidated basis, with the average determined based on the gross assets of the Company as of the end of the three most recently completed calendar months. "Gross assets" means the amortized cost of the Company's portfolio investments (including portfolio investments purchased with borrowed funds and other forms of leverage, such as preferred units, public and private debt issuances, derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and other similar instruments or arrangements) that have not been sold, distributed to members, or written off for tax purposes (but reduced by any portion of such cost basis that has been written down to reflect a permanent impairment of value of any portfolio investment), and excluding cash and cash equivalents. The Management Fee payable for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately pro-rated.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Management Fees incurred were $4,025 and $4,025 remained payable as of March 31, 2026. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Management Fees incurred were $3,230 and $6,200 remained payable as of March 31, 2025.

In addition, the Adviser receives an incentive fee (the "Incentive Fee") as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)First, no Incentive Fee is owed until the Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause equal to their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Units;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Second, no Incentive Fee is owed until the Unitholders have collectively received cumulative distributions equal to an 8.0% internal rate of return on their aggregate capital contributions in respect of all Units (the "Hurdle");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Third, the Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee out of 100% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Unitholders until such time as the Incentive Fee paid to the Adviser is equal to 15% of the sum of (i) the amount by which the Hurdle exceeds the aggregate capital contributions of the Unitholders in respect of all Units and (ii) the amount of Incentive Fee being paid to the Adviser pursuant to this clause (c); and

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**4.** **Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Thereafter, the Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 15% of additional amounts otherwise distributable to Unitholders, with the remaining 85% distributed to the Unitholders.

The Incentive Fee is calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Incentive Fee payable in connection with any distribution (or deemed distribution) will be determined and, if applicable, paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts are to be distributed to the Unitholders.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Incentive Fees incurred were $3,794. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Incentive Fees incurred were $2,631. The Company has not made any incentive fee payments to the Adviser and as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's incentive fee payable to the Advisor was $41,151 and $37,358, respectively.

For purposes of calculating the Incentive Fee, as provided in 3.3.2 of the LLC Agreement, Aggregate Contributions shall not include NAV Balancing Contributions or Late-Closer Contributions (as such terms are defined in the LLC Agreement), and the distributions to Unitholders shall not include distributions attributable to Late-Closer Contributions. NAV Balancing Contributions received by the Company will not be treated as amounts distributed to Unitholders for purposes of calculating the Incentive Fee. In addition if distributions to which a Defaulting Member (as such term is defined in the LLC Agreement) otherwise would have been entitled have been withheld pursuant to 6.2.4 of the LLC Agreement, the amounts so withheld shall be treated for such purposes as having been distributed to such Defaulting Member. The amount of any distribution of securities made in kind shall be equal to the fair market value of those securities at the time of distribution determined pursuant to 13.4 of the LLC Agreement.

If the Advisory Agreement terminates early for any reason other than (i) the Adviser voluntarily terminating the Advisory Agreement or (ii) the Company terminating the agreement for cause (as set out in the Advisory Agreement), the Company will be required to pay the Adviser a final incentive fee payment (the "Final Incentive Fee Payment"). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Adviser if (A) all of the Company's investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any portfolio investment), and any unamortized deferred portfolio investment-related fees were deemed accelerated, (B) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all of the Company's outstanding liabilities, and (C) the remainder were distributed to Unitholders and paid as Incentive Fee in accordance with Section 6 of the Advisory Agreement. The Company will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or immediately following the date the Advisory Agreement is so terminated. The Adviser Return Obligation (defined below) will not apply in connection with a Final Incentive Fee Payment.

*Adviser Return Obligation*: After the Company has made its final distribution of assets in connection with its dissolution, if the Adviser has received aggregate payments of Incentive Fees in excess of the amount the Adviser was entitled to receive pursuant to "*Incentive Fee*" above, then the Adviser will return to the Company, on or before 90 days after such final distribution of assets, an amount equal to such excess (the "Adviser Return Obligation"). Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in no event will the Adviser be required to return to the Company an amount greater than the aggregate Incentive Fees paid to the Adviser, reduced by the excess (if any) of (a) the aggregate federal, state and local income tax liability the Adviser incurred in connection with the payment of such Incentive Fees, over (b) an amount equal to the U.S. federal and state tax benefits available to the Adviser by virtue of the payment made by the Adviser pursuant to its Adviser Return Obligation.

*Administration Agreement*: On January 21, 2022, the Company entered into an Administration Agreement (the "Administration Agreement") with TCW Asset Management Company LLC (in such capacity, the "Administrator"). Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator furnishes us with office facilities and equipment, and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator oversees the maintenance of the Company's financial records and otherwise assists with the Company's compliance with BDC and RIC rules, monitors the payment of expenses, oversees the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others, is responsible for the financial and other records that the Company is required to maintain, prepares and disseminates reports to the Unitholders and reports and other materials to be filed with the SEC or other regulators, assists the Company in determining and publishing (as necessary or appropriate) its net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of tax returns, generally oversees the payment of expenses and provides such other services as the Administrator, subject to review of the Company's Board, shall from time to time determine to be necessary or useful to perform its obligations under the Administration Agreement. The Administrator may perform these services directly, may delegate some or all of them through the retention of a sub-administrator and may remove or replace any sub-administrator.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**4.** **Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)**

Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for the costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations and providing personnel and facilities under the Administration Agreement. The amounts paid pursuant to the Administration Agreement are subject to the Company Expenses Limitation (as defined below). The Administrator agrees that it will not charge total fees under the Administration Agreement that would exceed its reasonable estimate of what a qualified third party would charge to perform substantially similar services. The costs and expenses paid by the Company and the applicable caps on certain costs and expenses are described below under "*Expenses*".

The Administration Agreement provides that neither the Administrator, nor any director, officer, agent or employee of the Administrator, shall be liable or responsible to the Company or any of the Unitholders for any error of judgment, mistake of law or any loss arising out of any investment, or for any other act or omission in the performance by such person or persons of their respective duties, except for liability resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of their respective duties. The Company will also indemnify the Administrator and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, controlling persons and any other person or entity affiliated with it. On August 12, 2025, the Company's Board renewed the Administration Agreement for an additional one-year term until September 15, 2026.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**4.** **Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)**

*Expenses:* The Company, and indirectly the Unitholders, bears all costs, expenses and liabilities, other than Adviser Operating Expenses (which shall be borne by the Adviser), in connection with the Company's organization, operations, administration and transactions ("Company Expenses"). Company Expenses include, without limitation: (a) organizational expenses and expenses associated with the issuance of the Units and organizational expenses of a related entity organized and managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser as a feeder fund for the Company and issuance of interests therein; (b) expenses of calculating net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm); (c) fees payable to third parties, including agents, consultants, attorneys or other advisors, relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments; (d) expenses incurred by the Adviser or the Administrator payable to third parties, including agents, consultants, attorneys or other advisors, relating to or associated with monitoring the Company's financial and legal affairs, providing administrative services, monitoring or administering the Company's investments and performing due diligence reviews of prospective investments and the corresponding portfolio companies; (e) costs associated with the Company's reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act, the 1934 Act and other applicable federal or state securities laws; (f) fees and expenses incurred in connection with debt incurred to finance the Company's investments or operations, and payment of interest and repayment of principal on such debt; (g) expenses related to sales and purchases of Units and other securities; (h) Management Fees and Incentive Fees; (i) administrator fees and expenses payable under the Administration Agreement, provided that any such fees payable to the Administrator shall be limited to what a qualified third party would charge to perform substantially similar services; (j) transfer agent, sub-administrator and custodial fees; (k) expenses relating to the issue, repurchase and transfer of Units to the extent not borne by the relevant transferring Unitholders and/or assignees; (l) federal and state registration fees; (m) federal, state and local taxes and other governmental charges assessed against the Company; (n) independent directors' fees and expenses and the costs associated with convening a meeting of the Company's Board of Directors or any committee thereof; (o) fees and expenses and the costs associated with convening a meeting of the Unitholders or holders of any Preferred Units; (p) costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to Unitholders, including printing and mailing costs; (q) costs and expenses related to the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements and tax returns; (r) the Company's allocable portion of the fidelity bond, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums; (s) direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, and copying; (t) independent auditors and outside legal costs, including legal costs associated with any requests for exemptive relief, "no-action" positions or other guidance sought from a regulator, pertaining to the Company; (u) compensation of other third party professionals to the extent they are devoted to preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements or tax returns or providing similar "back office" financial services to the Company; (v) Adviser costs and expenses (excluding travel) in connection with identifying and investigating investment opportunities for the Company, monitoring the Company's investments and disposing of any such investments; (w) portfolio risk management costs; (x) commissions or brokerage fees or similar charges incurred in connection with the purchase or sale of securities (including merger fees); (y) costs and expenses attributable to normal and extraordinary investment banking, commercial banking, accounting, auditing, appraisal, valuation, administrative agent activities, custodial and registration services provided to the Company, including in each case services with respect to the proposed purchase or sale of securities by us that are not reimbursed by the issuer of such securities or others (whether or not such purchase or sale is consummated); (z) costs of amending, restating or modifying the Company's LLC Agreement or Advisory Agreement or related documents of the Company or related entities; (aa) fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with the termination, liquidation or dissolution of the Company or related entities; and (bb) all other properly and reasonably chargeable expenses incurred by the Company or the Administrator in connection with administering the Company's business.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**4.** **Agreements and Related Party Transactions (Continued)**

However, the Company will not bear more than (a) an amount equal to 10 basis points of its aggregate Commitments for organizational expenses and offering expenses in connection with the offering of Units through the Closing Period and (b) 12.5 basis points of the greater of total commitments or total assets computed annually for Company Expenses ("Company Expenses Limitation"); provided, that, any amount by which actual annual expenses in (b) exceed the Company Expenses Limitation shall be reimbursed to us by the Adviser in the year such excess is incurred with any partial year assessed and reimbursed on a pro rata basis; and provided, further, that in determining the Company Expenses subject to the Company Expenses Limitation in (b), the following expenses shall be excluded and shall be borne by us as incurred without regard to the Company Expenses Limitation in (b): the Management Fee, the Incentive Fee, organizational and offering expenses (which are subject to the separate cap), amounts incurred in connection with the Company's borrowings (including collateral agent (security trustee) fees, interest, bank fees, legal fees and other transactional expenses arising out of or related to any borrowing or borrowing facility and similar costs), transfer agent fees, federal, state and local taxes and other governmental charges assessed against the Company, out-of-pocket expenses of calculating net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm engaged for that purpose and the costs and expenses of the valuation of the Company's portfolio investments performed by the Company's independent auditors in order to comply with applicable Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards), out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with arranging or structuring investments and their ongoing operations (including expenses and liabilities related to the formation and ongoing operations of any special purpose entity or entities in connection with an investment), out-of-pocket legal costs associated with any requests for exemptive relief, "no-action" positions or other guidance sought from a regulator pertaining to the Company, out-of-pocket costs and expenses relating to any reorganization or liquidation of the Company, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any extraordinary expenses (such as litigation expenses and indemnification payments). Notwithstanding the foregoing, amounts reimbursed pursuant to the Company Expenses Limitation in any year may be carried forward by the Adviser and recouped in future years where the Company Expenses Limitation is not exceeded but in no event will the Company carryforward to future periods the amount by which actual annual Company Expenses for a year exceed the Company Expenses Limitation for more than three years from the date on which such expenses were reimbursed.

"Adviser Operating Expenses" means overhead and operating and administrative expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Adviser or any of its affiliates, including the Company, in connection with maintaining and operating the Adviser's office, including salaries and other compensation (including compensation due to its officers), rent, routine office equipment expense and liability and insurance premiums (other than (i) those incurred in maintaining fidelity bonds and Indemnitee insurance policies and (ii) the allocable portion of the Administrator's overhead in performing its obligations), in furtherance of providing supervisory investment management services for the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, Adviser Operating Expenses include any expenses incurred by the Adviser or its affiliates in connection with the Adviser's registration as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended ("Advisers Act"), or with its compliance as a registered investment adviser thereunder.

All Adviser Operating Expenses and all expenses of the Company that the Company will not bear, as set forth above, will be borne by the Adviser or its affiliates.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**5.** **Commitments and Contingencies** 

The Company had the following unfunded commitments and unrealized depreciation by investment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  |  | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Unfunded Commitments** | **Investment** | **Maturity/<br>Expiration** | **Amount** | **Unrealized<br>(Appreciation)/<br>Depreciation** | **Amount** | **Unrealized<br>Depreciation** |
| ADAN-B LLC (24 Hour Fitness) | Revolver | December 2030 | $4336 | $35 | $6195 | $46 |
| Axvor Intermediate, LLC (DQS) | Delayed Draw Term Loan | December 2026 | 6644 | 96 |  |  |
| Axvor Intermediate, LLC (DQS) | Revolver | March 2031 | 6482 | 93 |  |  |
| CF Newco, Inc. | Revolver | December 2029 | 2815 | 6 | 2815 |  |
| Cinelease, LLC | ABL Term Loan | July 2030 | 5194 | (57) | 6152 | 185 |
| Comprehensive Logistics Co., LLC | Revolver | March 2026 |  |  | 4556 | 59 |
| CSAT Holdings LLC | Revolver | June 2028 | 1574 |  | 1311 | 1 |
| D&D Buyer, LLC | Revolver | October 2029 | 4789 |  | 1916 |  |
| D&D Buyer, LLC | 5th Amendment Delayed Draw Term Loan | February 2028 | 13843 |  |  |  |
| Fenix Intermediate LLC | Delayed Draw Term Loan B-2 | March 2027 |  |  | 11607 | 429 |
| Five Star Buyer, Inc. | Revolver | February 2028 | 1517 | 94 | 1517 | 100 |
| Great Kitchens Food Company, Inc. | Revolver | May 2029 |  |  | 6902 |  |
| Helix Sleep, Inc. | Revolver | November 2030 | 1908 | 27 | 1908 | 23 |
| Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | Revolver | February 2028 | 2096 | 16 | 2096 | 16 |
| HydroSource Logistics, LLC | Revolver | April 2029 | 190 |  | 190 |  |
| Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | Revolver | November 2029 | 1438 | 59 | 1589 | 51 |
| Red Robin International, Inc. | Revolver | September 2027 | 1688 | 12 | 1240 | 9 |
| RPM Purchaser, Inc. | Delayed Draw Term Loan B | November 2026 | 3035 |  | 3035 |  |
| Signature Brands, LLC | 9th Amendment Delayed Draw Term Loan A | November 2026 | 2639 |  | 3959 |  |
| Viva 5 Group, LLC | Revolver | May 2030 | 5418 | 96 | 5418 | 87 |
| **Total** |  |  | $**65606** | $**477** | $**62406** | $**1006** |

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**5.** **Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)**

From time to time, the Company may become a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of its business. As of March 31, 2026, the Company is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation.

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts which provide a variety of representations and warranties, and that provide general indemnifications. Such contracts include those with certain service providers, brokers and trading counterparties. Any exposure to the Company under these arrangements is unknown as it would involve future claims that may be made against the Company; however, based on the Company's experience, the risk of loss is remote and no such claims are expected to occur. As such, the Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnifications.

**6.** **Members' Capital**

The Company's Unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, was as follows (See Note 1):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three months ended March 31,** | **Three months ended March 31,** | **Three months ended March 31,** | **Three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2026** | **2025** | **2025** |
| Units at beginning of period |  | 12,745,660 |  | 12,745,660 |
| Units issued and committed during the period |  |  |  |  |
| Units issued and committed at end of period |  | 12,745,660 |  | 12,745,660 |

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No deemed distributions and contributions were processed during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

**7.** **Credit Facilities**

On March 8, 2022, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility" fka the "March 2022 Credit Facility") among the Company, as borrower, and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and committed lender ("PNC"). The Subscription Based Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit line of up to $200,000 (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment"), subject to the lesser of (i) a percentage of unfunded commitments from certain classes of eligible investors in the Company (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility Borrowing Base") and (ii) the Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment. The Subscription Based Credit Facility has an initial commitment of $200,000 and may be periodically increased in amounts designated by the Company, up to an aggregate amount of $400,000. The maturity date of the Subscription Based Credit Facility is March 7, 2025, unless such date is extended at the Company's option for a term of up to 12 months per such extension. Borrowings under the Subscription Based Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted SOFR rate plus 1.00%) plus 0.75% or (b) adjusted SOFR rate calculated in a customary manner plus 1.75%.

The Subscription Based Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest, subject to customary exceptions, in (i) all of the capital commitments of the investors in the Company, (ii) the Company's right to make capital calls, receive payment of capital contributions from the investors and enforce payment of the capital commitments and capital contributions under the Company's operating agreement and (iii) a cash collateral account into which the capital contributions from the investors are made. The Subscription Based Credit Facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should the Company fail to satisfy certain covenants. As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.

On March 7, 2025 the Company entered into the first amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility (the "First Amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility"). The First Amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility increased the applicable margin from 1.75% to 2.10%, decreased the Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $200,000 to $50,000 and extended the stated maturity date from March 7, 2025 to March 6, 2026.

On March 6, 2026, the Company paid the remaining amounts owed for the Subscription Based Credit Facility in the amount of $40,500 and terminated the agreement on the maturity date of March 6, 2026. As of March 6, 2026, the Company is no longer eligible to borrow amounts using the Subscription Based Credit Facility.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**7.** **Credit Facilities (Continued)**

On September 13, 2022, TCW DL VIII Financing LLC (the "Borrower" or "TCW DL VIII Financing"), a newly-formed, wholly-owned, special purpose financing subsidiary of the Company entered into a senior secured credit facility (the "Asset Based Credit Facility" fka the "September 2022 Credit Facility" and together with the Subscription Based Credit Facility, the "Credit Facilities") pursuant to a credit and security agreement with PNC, as facility agent, the lenders from time to time party thereto, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian, and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as collateral agent and collateral administrator.

The Asset Based Credit Facility provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000 of revolving and term loans (the "Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment"), subject to compliance with a borrowing base (the "Asset Based Credit Facility Borrowing Base"). The Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment may be periodically increased in amounts designated by the Borrower up to an aggregate principal amount of $800,000, subject to lender consent and obtaining commitments for the increase. Under the Asset Based Credit Facility, the Borrower may make borrowings of (i) revolving loans (the "Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility" and together with the Subscription Based Credit Facility, the "Revolving Credit Facilities") during the period commencing September 13, 2022 and ending on September 13, 2025 and (ii) term loans (the "Term Loan") during the period commencing September 13, 2022 and ending on September 13, 2023, unless, in the case of (i) and (ii), there is an earlier termination of the Asset Based Credit Facility or event of default thereunder. The Asset Based Credit Facility will mature on September 13, 2027. Borrowings under the Asset Based Credit Facility will bear interest at a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to, at the Borrower's option, either (i) a SOFR reference rate plus the facility margin of 2.25% per annum or (ii) the Base Rate plus the facility margin of 2.25% per annum.

The Borrower's obligations under the Asset Based Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Borrower, including its portfolio of loans which will be contributed by the Company to the Borrower in exchange for 100% of the membership interest of the Borrower and any payments received in respect of such loans. The Company may contribute or sell to the Borrower additional loans from time to time after the closing date, which shall be pledged in favor of the lenders under the Asset Based Credit Facility.

Under the Asset Based Credit Facility, the Borrower has made customary representations and warranties and is required to comply with various affirmative and negative covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Asset Based Credit Facility also includes events of default that are customary for similar credit facilities. As of March 31, 2026, the Borrower was in compliance with such covenants.

On August 11, 2023, the Company amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 1 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 1"). Amendment No. 1 increased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $250,000 to $400,000 which is comprised of $200,000 each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively. In addition, the term SOFR Adjustment has been deleted and the Facility Margin Level shall be 2.90% per annum.

On February 2, 2024, the Company amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 2"). Amendment No. 2 increased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $400,000 to $800,000 which is comprised of $400,000 each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively.

On August 22, 2025, the Company amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 3 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 3"). Amendment No. 3 decreased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $800,000 to $650,000 which is comprised of $325,000 each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively. In addition, Amendment No. 3 extended the maturity date from September 13, 2027 to April 28, 2028 and extended the period in which the Borrower may make borrowings of revolving loans from September 13, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Amendment No. 3 also decreased the facility margin from 2.90% to 2.25%

Borrowings of the Borrower are non-recourse to the Company but are considered borrowings of the Company for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**7.** **Credit Facilities (Continued)**

A summary of amounts outstanding and available under the Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was as follows:

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| **Credit Facilities** | **Total Facility<br>Commitment** | **Borrowings<br>Outstanding** | **Available<br>Amount**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Subscription Based Credit Facility – March 31, 2026 | $— | $— | $— |
| Asset Based Credit Facility – March 31, 2026 | $650000 | $519600 | $130400 |
| Subscription Based Credit Facility – December 31, 2025 | $50000 | $40500 | $9500 |
| Asset Based Credit Facility – December 31, 2025 | $650000 | $361200 | $288800 |

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(1)The amount available considers any limitations related to the debt facility borrowing.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 borrowings under the Asset Based Credit Facility consisted of $325,000 and $325,000, respectively, of Term Loans and $194,600 and $36,200, respectively of revolving credit lines.

Costs associated with the revolving credit lines are recorded as deferred financing costs on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and such costs are being amortized over the lives of the respective Credit Facilities. Costs associated with the Term Loan are recorded as a reduction of the Term Loan on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and such costs are being amortized over the life of the Term Loan.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $503 and $595, respectively of deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit lines had yet to be amortized and $503 and $563, respectively of deferred financing costs related to the Term Loan have yet to be amortized.

A reconciliation of amounts presented on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities versus amounts outstanding on the Term Loan is as follows:

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|  | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| Principal amount outstanding on Term Loan | $325000 | $325000 |
| Deferred financing costs | (503) | (563) |
| Term Loan (as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities) | $324497 | $324437 |

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The carrying amount of the Credit Facilities, which is categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2026 approximates its fair value. Valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value include Company performance; credit, market and liquidity risk and events; financial health of the Company; place in the capital structure; interest rate; and the respective credit agreement's terms and conditions.

The summary information regarding the Credit Facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three months ended March 31,** | **Three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| Credit Facilities interest expense | $7009 | $7530 |
| Undrawn commitment fees | 184 | 422 |
| Administrative fees | 13 | 20 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 152 | 841 |
| **Total** | $**7358** | $**8813** |
| Weighted average interest rate | 5.93% | 7.22% |
| Average outstanding balance | $473123 | $417342 |

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**8.** **Income Taxes** 

The Company has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act and has also elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and has made such an election beginning with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it will generally not pay corporate-level U.S. Federal income or excise taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its Unitholders as dividends. The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the "more-likely-than-not" threshold are reversed and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes are included in income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

*Federal Income Taxes*: It is the policy of the Company to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and distribute all of its net taxable income and any net realized gains on investments to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's aggregate investment unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

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|  | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Cost of investments for federal income tax purposes | $1332763 | $1272824 |
| Unrealized appreciation | $44859 | $38544 |
| Unrealized depreciation | $(67367) | $(60535) |
| Net unrealized depreciation on investments | $(22508) | $(21991) |

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The Company's investment in HydroSource Logistics, LLC warrant is held through TCW DL HDR LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The fair value of such equity investment as of March 31, 2026 is net of a $11,859 deferred tax liability recorded by TCW DL HDR LLC. TCW DL HDR LLC accounts for income taxes under the liability method prescribed by FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Under ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis.

The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2025, nor were there any increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period then ended; therefore, no interest or penalties were accrued. The Company files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns, as applicable. The Company is subject to examination by the U.S federal and state tax authorities for returns filed for the prior three and four years, respectively.

**9.** **Segment Reporting**

The Company represents a single operating segment as the operating results of the Company are monitored as a whole and its long-term asset allocation is determined in accordance with the terms of its prospectus, based on defined investment objectives that is executed by the Company's portfolio management team. The Company's Chief Financial Officer, serves as the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), who acts in accordance with the Board's reviews and approvals. The CODM uses financial information, such as changes in members' capital from operations, changes in members' capital from Company share transactions, and income and expense ratios, consistent with that presented within the accompanying consolidated financial statements and financial highlights to assess the Company's profits and losses and to make resource allocation decisions, such as the need to obtain additional funding or make distributions. Segment assets are reflected in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as members' capital, which consists primarily of investments at fair value, and significant segment expenses are listed in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**10.** **Financial Highlights** 

Selected data for a unit outstanding throughout the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 is presented below.

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|  | **For the three months ended March 31,** | **For the three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026**<sup>(1)</sup> | **2025**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base), Beginning of Period | $94.43 | $96.87 |
| Income from Investment Operations: |  |  |
| Net investment income | 1.68 | 1.50 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.01 | (0.33) |
| Total income from investment operations | 1.69 | 1.17 |
| Less Distributions: |  |  |
| From net investment income | (1.96) | (1.96) |
| Total distributions | (1.96) | (1.96) |
| Net Asset Value Per Unit (accrual base), End of Period | $94.16 | $96.08 |
| Unitholder Total Return<sup>(2)(3)</sup> | 2.44% | 2.31% |
| Unitholder IRR before incentive fee<sup>(4)</sup> | 14.53% | 14.61% |
| Unitholder IRR<sup>(4)</sup> | 12.61% | 12.59% |
| Ratios and Supplemental Data: |  |  |
| Members' Capital, end of period | $815597 | $601141 |
| Units outstanding, end of period | 12745660 | 12745660 |
| Ratios based on average net assets of Members' Capital: |  |  |
| Ratio of total expenses to average net assets<sup>(5)</sup> | 7.86% | 10.16% |
| Ratio of financing cost to average net assets<sup>(3)</sup> | 0.90% | 1.45% |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets<sup>(5)</sup> | 10.63% | 12.83% |
| Ratio of incentive fees to average net assets<sup>(6)</sup> | 1.88% | 1.76% |
| Credit facility payable | 519600 | 503200 |
| Asset coverage ratio | 2.57 | 2.19 |
| Portfolio turnover rate<sup>(3)</sup> | 8.98% | 1.55% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Per unit data was calculated using the number of Units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 2025.

<sup>(2)</sup> The Total Return for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was calculated by taking total income from investment operations for the period divided by the weighted average capital contributions from the Members during the period. The return does not reflect sales load and is net of management fees and expenses.

<sup>(3)</sup> Not annualized.

<sup>(4)</sup> The Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") since inception for the Common Unitholders, after management fees, financing costs and operating expenses, but before incentive fees is 14.53%. The IRR since inception for the Common Unitholders, after management fees, financing costs and operating expenses, is 12.61% through March 31, 2026. The IRR is computed based on cash flow due dates contained in notices to Members (contributions from and distributions to the Common Unitholders) and the net assets (residual value) of the Members' Capital account at period end. The IRR is calculated based on the fair value of investments using principles and methods in accordance with GAAP and does not necessarily represent the amounts that may be realized from sales or other dispositions. Accordingly, the return may vary significantly upon realization.

<sup>(5)</sup> Annualized except for organizational costs.

<sup>(6)</sup> Annualized.

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**TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)**

**(Dollar amounts in thousands, except unit data)**

**11.** **Subsequent Events** 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure in these consolidated financial statements other than those described below.

On April 1, 2026, the Company completed the Exchange Offer announced in the Company's Offer to Exchange, dated January 14, 2026, as amended and supplemented on February 20, 2026, March 9, 2026, and March 24, 2026, pursuant to which holders of the Company's outstanding Units were permitted to exchange all or a portion of their Units for an equivalent number of limited liability company units of the Perpetual Fund. In accordance with the terms of the Exchange Offer, 6,435,400 Units were validly tendered and accepted for exchange, representing approximately 50.49% of the Company's outstanding Units.

In connection with the completion of the Exchange Offer, the Company transferred to the Perpetual Fund a pro rata share of all of the assets, liabilities and related interests held by the Company immediately prior to the completion of the Exchange Offer, in proportion to the number of Units validly tendered and accepted for exchange, and tendering holders received an equivalent number of Perpetual Fund units in exchange for the accepted Units. Units accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer were canceled upon settlement.

On April 1, 2026, in connection with the completion of the Exchange Offer, the Company entered into Amendment No. 5 to the LLC Agreement (the "LLCA Amendment No. 5"). LLCA Amendment No. 5, among other things, revised Article 14 of the Company's limited liability company agreement with respect to the "publicly offered security" exception under the Plan Asset Regulation for purposes of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code, and as an additional protective measure, monitoring benefit plan investor ownership; required the Company to provide certain certifications and notices to ERISA Members; authorized the Board to interpret Article 14 consistent with that reliance; and revised the circumstances in which an ERISA Member may elect, or be required, to withdraw from the Company.

On April 1, 2026, the Company amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 4"). Amendment No. 4 decreased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $650,000 to $300,000, which is comprised of $150,000 each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively. In addition, Amendment No. 4 extended the maturity date from April 28, 2028 to April 1, 2030, and extended the period in which the Borrower may make borrowings of revolving loans from April 30, 2026 to April 1, 2028.

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## Item 2. M anagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
*The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q. Some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which relate to future events or future performance or financial condition of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC. For simplicity, this report uses the terms "Company," "we," "us," and "our" to refer to TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC and where appropriate in the context, its wholly-owned subsidiaries.*

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "would," "should," "targets," "projects," and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•an economic downturn could impair our portfolio companies' ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•an economic downturn could disproportionately impact the companies which we intend to target for investment, potentially causing us to experience a decrease in investment opportunities and diminished demand for capital from these companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a contraction of available credit could impair our ability to obtain leverage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a decline in interest rates could adversely impact our results as a majority of our debt investments bear interest based on floating rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the impact of current global economic conditions, including those caused by inflation, an elevated interest rate environment and geopolitical events;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, particularly to the extent we use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our future operating results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their financial and other business objectives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•an inability to replicate the historical success of any previously launched fund managed by the private credit team of our investment adviser, TCW Asset Management Company LLC (the "Adviser", also the "Administrator");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•potential illiquidity and lack of a viable trading market for our Units (as defined herein);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of the Adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals, and the allocation of such professionals' time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our reliance on management of the portfolio companies in which we invest;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may be unable to generate returns for our investors and any losses of the Company will be borne solely by holders of our Units ("Unitholders") and not by the Adviser;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•operational risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•uncertainty surrounding market and geopolitical risk;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disruptions and instability in the capital markets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•uncertainty with respect to trade policies, treaties and tariffs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our status as a non-diversified investment company may cause our net asset value to fluctuate;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•collateral may consist of assets that may not be readily liquidated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our investments may not be diversified;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a contraction of available credit could impair our lending and investment activities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our reliance upon un-affiliated co-lenders, consultants, service providers and other counterparties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•valuation risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the risks associated with indirect investments in portfolio companies through joint ventures, partnerships or other special purpose vehicles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•insolvencies of our portfolio companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•potential lender liability proceedings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•additional risks associated with the highly levered portfolio companies in which we may invest;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the risks associated with the bridge financings, subordinated or mezzanine financings, unitranche loans, delayed draw facilities which we may make to portfolio companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•loans to middle-market portfolio companies present a greater risk than loans to larger companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•risks associated payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest and private credit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•investments in portfolio companies located outside of the US may present additional risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may be subject to risks in connection with the derivative instruments we use;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we will pay fees and expenses which will reduce the actual returns to Unitholders, the distributions we make to Unitholders, and the overall value of the Unitholders' investment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may retain, in whole or in part, any proceeds attributable to portfolio investments and may use the amounts retained to make investments, pay Company fees and expenses, repay Company borrowings, or fund reasonable reserves for future Company expenses or other obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may issue Preferred Units with separate rights and privileges;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•compliance with current legal, tax and regulatory framework and changes thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with being a public entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•uncertainty surrounding global political and financial stability, including the liquidity of the banking industry;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes or potential disruptions in our operations and the operations of our portfolio companies, the economy, financial markets or political environment, including those caused by tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, supply chain issues, inflation and an elevated interest rate environment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•risks associated with possible disruption in our operations, the operations of our portfolio companies or the economy generally due to terrorism, war or other geopolitical conflict, natural disasters, pandemics or cybersecurity incidents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of the Adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•defaults by a substantial number of Unitholders or by one or more Unitholders who have made substantial Capital Commitments (as defined herein);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the impact of prepayment on the value of our investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the allocation of expenses in co-investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our reliance on the skill and expertise of the Adviser;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•investments at different levels of a capital structure may expose us to additional risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•conflicts of interest may arise between the Advisers, Other Clients (as defined herein) and certain of our portfolio companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may be limited in our ability to engage in certain transactions with affiliates under the 1940 Act;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of the TCW Group, Inc. ("TCW") to attract and retain highly talented professionals that can provide services to the Adviser and Administrator;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company, or "RIC," under Subchapter M of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and as a business development company ("BDC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and the related tax implications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•information systems failures and other cybersecurity risks significantly disrupting our business, financial condition or operating results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the risks artificial intelligence pose to us and our portfolio companies; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the other risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and under "Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K that we filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, some of those assumptions are based on the work of third parties and any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate; as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could prove to be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law. The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), which preclude civil liability for certain forward-looking statements, do not apply to the forward-looking statements in this report because we are regulated under the 1940 Act as an investment company.

*Overview*

We were formed on September 3, 2020 as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. We have conducted and expect to further conduct private offerings of our common limited liability company units (the "Units") to investors in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

We are an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. On July 22, 2021, we filed an election to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We also filed an election to be treated for U.S. Federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and have made such an election beginning with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022. As a BDC and a RIC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of our assets in "qualifying assets," source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of our taxable income and tax-exempt interest.

On May 27, 2021 ("Inception Date"), we issued 10 Common Units at an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 thousand to TCW Asset Management Company ("TAMCO"). On January 21, 2022, (the "Initial Closing Date") we began accepting subscription agreements from investors for the private sale of our Units and we completed the first closing of the sale of our Units pursuant to which we sold 4,543,770 Units for an aggregate purchase price of $454.4 million. On July 8, 2022 we completed the second closing of the sale of our Units pursuant to which we sold 2,178,280 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $217.8 million. On November 14, 2022, we completed the third closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which we sold 642,500 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $64.3 million

On January 6, 2023, our Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a 6-month extension of the period for which we may continue to accept subscription agreements and issue Units from January 21, 2023 to July 21, 2023 (the "Closing Period"). On July 26, 2023, our Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement was amended to extend the Closing Period to be the twenty-four month period following our initial closing, until January 21, 2024 by a majority vote of our Unitholders.. On April 3, 2023, we completed the fourth closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which we sold 1,025,550 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $102.6 million. On July 24, 2023, we completed the fifth closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which we sold 1,173,625 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $117.4 million. On December 13, 2023, we completed the sixth closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which we sold 1,145,325 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $114.5 million. On January 18, 2024, we completed the seventh closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which we sold 734,300 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $73.4 million. On February 16, 2024, our Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement was amended such that the definition of the Closing Period was amended to be the twenty-six month

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period following the Initial Closing Date which ended on March 21, 2024. On March 19, 2024, we completed the final closing of the sale of our Common Units pursuant to which the Company sold 1,302,300 Common Units for an aggregate offering price of $130.2 million.

As of March 31, 2026, we have sold 12,745,660 Units for an aggregate offering price of $1.3 billion. Each Unitholder is obligated to contribute capital equal to their Commitment and each Unit's Commitment obligation is $100.00 per unit. The sale of the Units was made pursuant to subscription agreements entered into by us and each investor. Under the terms of the subscription agreements, we may draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Unit generally upon at least ten business days' prior written notice to the unitholders. The amount of capital that remains to be drawn down and contributed is referred to as an "Undrawn Commitment." All Units that are issued will be issued prior to the end of the Closing Period.

Our Commitment Period commenced on the Initial Closing Date and will end on February 1, 2026, which is the later of (a) January 21, 2026, four years from the Initial Closing Date and (b) February 1, 2026, four years from the date in which the Company first completed an investment. However, the Commitment Period is subject to termination upon the occurrence of a Key Person Event defined as follows: A "Key Person Event" will occur if, during the Commitment Period, (i) Richard T. Miller and one or more Suzanne Grosso, Mark Gertzof and David Wang (each of such four Persons, a "Key Person" and collectively, the "Key Persons") fail to devote substantially all (i.e. more than 85%) of his or her business time to the investment activities of the Company, the prior funds, any successor funds and any fund(s) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser that are managed within TCW's Private Credit Group (the "Private Credit Group") (together, the "Related Entities"); or (ii) Ms. Grosso, Mr. Gertzof and Mr. Wang all fail to devote substantially all of their business time to the investment activities of the Company and the Related Entities, in each case other than as a result of a temporary disability; provided that if a replacement has been approved as described in the paragraphs below, such replacement shall be specifically designated to take the place of one of the above-named individuals and the definition "Key Person Event" will be amended to take into account such successor.

Upon the occurrence of a Key Person Event, and in the event that the Adviser fails to replace the above-referenced individuals in the manner contemplated by the last sentence of this paragraph, the Commitment Period shall be automatically terminated upon such Key Person Event. The Commitment Period will be re-instated upon the vote or written consent of 66 2/3% in interest of the Unitholders. The Adviser is permitted at any time to replace any person designated above with a senior professional (including a Key Person) selected by the Adviser, provided that such replacement has been approved by a majority of the Unitholders (in which case, the approved substitute will be a Key Person in lieu of the person replaced). The determination of whether a Key Person Event has occurred will be made by the Company in accordance with the criteria set out above. If, during the Commitment Period, any Key Person shall fail to devote substantially all of his or her business time to the investment activities of the Company and the Related Entities other than as a result of temporary disability (the occurrence of such event, a "Key Person Departure"), the Company shall provide written notice to Unitholders of such Key Person Departure within 30 days of the date of such Key Person Departure. If the Company fails to obtain approval of a replacement of a Key Person following a Key Person Departure as provided herein, then notwithstanding anything herein, the Key Person Departure shall be permanent and the Adviser shall not be permitted to replace such Key Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Adviser is permitted at any time to replace any Person designated above with a senior professional (including a Key Person) selected by the Adviser, with the approval of the majority of the Unitholders (in which case, the approved substitute shall be a Key Person in lieu of the Person replaced) no later than 90 days after the date that the Adviser informs the Company of its proposed replacement of the Key Person. If such replacement(s) end the occurrence of a Key Person Event, the Commitment Period will automatically be re-instated.

In accordance with the Company's amended and restated LLC Agreement, the Company may complete investment transactions that were significantly in process as of the end of the Commitment Period and which the Company reasonably expects to be consummated prior to 90 days subsequent to the expiration date of the Commitment Period. The Company may also effect follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies up to an aggregate maximum of 10% of aggregate cumulative invested amounts.

We commenced operations during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

As of March 31, 2026, we have four wholly-owned subsidiaries, each a single member Delaware limited liability company.

***Revenues***

We generate revenues in the form of interest income and capital appreciation by providing private capital to middle market companies operating in a broad range of industries primarily in the United States. Our highly negotiated private investments include senior secured loans, unsecured senior loans, subordinated and mezzanine loans, convertible securities, notes and other non-convertible debt securities, equity securities, and equity-linked securities such as options and warrants. However, our investment bias is towards adjustable-rate, senior secured loans. We do not anticipate a secondary market developing for our private investments. Although we do not currently expect the Private Credit Group to originate a significant amount of investments for us with the use of

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payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest features, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, from time to time we may make investments that contain such features or that subsequently incorporate such features after origination.

We are primarily focused on investing in senior secured debt obligations, although there may be occasions where the investment may be unsecured. We also consider an equity investment as the primary security, in combination with a debt obligation, or as a part of total return strategy. Our investments are mostly in corporations, partnerships or other business entities. Additionally, in certain circumstances, we may co-invest with other investors and/or strategic partners indirectly in a company through an investment vehicle. While we invest primarily in U.S. companies, there are certain instances where we invest in companies domiciled elsewhere.

***Expenses***

We do not currently have any employees and do not expect to have any employees. Services necessary for our business are provided through the Administration Agreement and the Advisory Agreement.

We, and indirectly our Unitholders, bear all costs, expenses and liabilities, other than Adviser Operating Expenses (as defined below, and which shall be borne by the Adviser), in connection with our organization, operations, administration and transactions ("Company Expenses"). Company Expenses shall include, without limitation: (a) organizational expenses and expenses associated with the issuance of the Units and organizational expenses of a related entity organized and managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser as a feeder fund for the Company and issuance of interests therein; (b) expenses of calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm); (c) fees payable to third parties, including agents, consultants, attorneys or other advisors, relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments; (d) expenses incurred by the Adviser or the Administrator payable to third parties, including agents, consultants, attorneys or other advisors, relating to or associated with monitoring our financial and legal affairs, providing administrative services, monitoring or administering our investments and performing due diligence reviews of prospective investments and the corresponding portfolio companies; (e) costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act, the 1934 Act and other applicable federal or state securities laws; (f) fees and expenses incurred in connection with debt incurred to finance our investments or operations, and payment of interest and repayment of principal on such debt; (g) expenses related to sales and purchases of Units and other securities; (h) Management Fees and Incentive Fees; (i) administrator fees and expenses payable under the Administration Agreement, provided that any such fees payable to the Administrator shall be limited to what a qualified third party would charge to perform substantially similar services; (j) transfer agent, sub-administrator and custodial fees; (k) expenses relating to the issue, repurchase and transfer of Units to the extent not borne by the relevant transferring Unitholders and/or assignees; (l) federal and state registration fees; (m) federal, state and local taxes and other governmental charges assessed against us; (n) Independent Directors' fees and expenses and the costs associated with convening a meeting of our Board of Directors or any committee thereof; (o) fees and expenses and the costs associated with convening a meeting of the Unitholders or holders of any Preferred Units; (p) costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to Unitholders, including printing and mailing costs; (q) costs and expenses related to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and tax returns; (r) our allocable portion of the fidelity bond, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums; (s) direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, and copying; (t) independent auditors and outside legal costs, including legal costs associated with any requests for exemptive relief, "no-action" positions or other guidance sought from a regulator, pertaining to us; (u) compensation of other third party professionals to the extent they are devoted to preparing our consolidated financial statements or tax returns or providing similar "back office" financial services to us; (v) Adviser costs and expenses (excluding travel) in connection with identifying and investigating investment opportunities for us, monitoring our investments and disposing of any such investments; (w) portfolio risk management costs; (x) commissions or brokerage fees or similar charges incurred in connection with the purchase or sale of securities (including merger fees); (y) costs and expenses attributable to normal and extraordinary investment banking, commercial banking, accounting, auditing, appraisal, valuation, administrative agent activities, custodial and registration services provided to us, including in each case services with respect to the proposed purchase or sale of securities by us that are not reimbursed by the issuer of such securities or others (whether or not such purchase or sale is consummated); (z) costs of amending, restating or modifying the LLC Agreement or Advisory Agreement or related documents of us or related entities; (aa) fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with the termination, liquidation or dissolution of the Company or related entities; and (bb) all other properly and reasonably chargeable expenses incurred by the Company or the Administrator in connection with administering our business.

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However, we do not bear more than (a) an amount equal to 10 basis points of our aggregate Commitments for organizational expenses and offering expenses in connection with the offering of Units through the Closing Period and (b) 12.5 basis points of the greater of total commitments or total assets computed annually for Company Expenses (the "Company Expenses Limitation"); provided, that, any amount by which actual annual expenses in (b) exceed the Company Expenses Limitation shall be reimbursed to us by the Adviser in the year such excess is incurred with any partial year assessed and reimbursed on a pro rata basis; and provided, further, that in determining the Company Expenses subject to the Company Expenses Limitation in (b), the following expenses shall be excluded and shall be borne by us as incurred without regard to the Company Expenses Limitation in (b): the Management Fee, the Incentive Fee, organizational and offering expenses (which are subject to the separate cap), amounts incurred in connection with our borrowings (including collateral agent (security trustee) fees, interest, bank fees, legal fees and other transactional expenses arising out of or related to any borrowing or borrowing facility and similar costs), transfer agent fees, federal, state and local taxes and other governmental charges assessed against us, out-of-pocket expenses of calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm engaged for that purpose and the costs and expenses of the valuation of our portfolio investments performed by our independent auditors in order to comply with applicable Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards), out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with arranging or structuring investments and their ongoing operations (including expenses and liabilities related to the formation and ongoing operations of any special purpose entity or entities in connection with an investment), out-of-pocket legal costs associated with any requests for exemptive relief, "no-action" positions or other guidance sought from a regulator pertaining to us, out-of-pocket costs and expenses relating to any reorganization or liquidation of the Company, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any extraordinary expenses (such as litigation expenses and indemnification payments). Notwithstanding the foregoing, amounts reimbursed pursuant to the Company Expenses Limitation in any year may be carried forward by the Adviser and recouped in future years where the Company Expenses Limitation is not exceeded but in no event will we carryforward to future periods the amount by which actual annual Company Expenses for a year exceed the Company Expenses Limitation for more than three years from the date on which such expenses were reimbursed.

"Adviser Operating Expenses" means overhead and operating and administrative expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Adviser or any of its affiliates, including us, in connection with maintaining and operating the Adviser's office, including salaries and other compensation (including compensation due to its officers), rent, routine office equipment expense and liability and insurance premiums (other than (i) those incurred in maintaining fidelity bonds and Indemnitee insurance policies and (ii) the allocable portion of the Administrator's overhead in performing its obligations), in furtherance of providing supervisory investment management services for us. For the avoidance of doubt, Adviser Operating Expenses include any expenses incurred by the Adviser or its affiliates in connection with the Adviser's registration as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended ("Advisers Act"), or with its compliance as a registered investment adviser thereunder.

All Adviser Operating Expenses and all our expenses that we do not bear, as set forth above, are borne by the Adviser or its affiliates.

In connection with our borrowings, our lenders require us to pledge assets, Commitments and/or the right to draw down on Commitments. In this regard, the Subscription Agreement contractually obligates each of our investors to fund their respective Commitments in order to pay amounts that may become due under any borrowings or other financings or similar obligations.

Costs incurred to organize the Company are expensed as incurred. Offering costs are accumulated and will be charged directly to Members' Capital at the end of the period during which Units will be offered (the "Closing Period"). We will not bear more than an amount equal to 10 basis points of the aggregate capital commitments to the Company through the Units (in aggregate, the "Commitments") of the Company for organization and offering costs in connection with the offering of the Units through the Closing Period. Since inception, we have expensed $0.7 million in organizational costs, of which $0 was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Since inception, we have incurred $0.3 million of offering costs all of which were charged directly to Members' Capital as of December 31, 2024.

***Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates*** 

*Investments at Fair Value* 

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting estimates, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting estimates should be read in conjunction with our risk factors as disclosed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors." See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for more information on our critical accounting policies.

Investments that we hold for which market quotes are not readily available or are not considered reliable are valued at fair value according to procedures approved by the Board based on similar instruments, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best

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available pricing inputs. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the "valuation designee" with respect to the fair valuation of our portfolio securities, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board.

*Fair Value Hierarchy:* Assets and liabilities are classified by us into three levels based on valuation inputs used to determine fair value:

Level 1 values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 values are based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets and quoted prices in inactive markets or other market observable inputs.

Level 3 values are based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect our determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the assets.

Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

**Level 1 Assets (Investments)**: The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

<u>Equity, (Level 1)</u>, generally includes common stock valued at the closing price on the primary exchange in which the security trades.

**Level 2 Assets (Investments)**: The valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value are as follows:

<u>Equity, (Level 2)</u>, generally includes warrants valued using quotes for comparable investments.

**Level 3 Assets (Investments):** The following valuation techniques and significant inputs are used to determine the fair value of investments in private debt and equity for which reliable market quotations are not available. Some of the inputs are independently observable however, a significant portion of the inputs and the internal assumptions applied are unobservable.

<u>Debt, (Level 3)</u>, includes investments in privately originated senior secured debt. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs. An income method approach incorporating a weighted average cost of capital and discount rate, or a market method approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets, is generally used to determine fair value, though some cases use an enterprise value waterfall method. Valuation may also include a shadow rating method. Standard pricing inputs include but are not limited to the financial health of the issuer, place in the capital structure, value of other issuer debt, credit, industry, and market risk and events.

<u>Equity</u>, (Level 3), generally includes common stock, preferred stock and warrants. Such securities are valued based on specific pricing models, internal assumptions and the weighting of the best available pricing inputs. A market approach is generally used to determine fair value. Pricing inputs include, but are not limited to, financial health and relevant business developments of the issuer; EBITDA; market multiples of comparable companies; comparable market transactions and recent trades or transactions; issuer, industry and market events; and contractual or legal restrictions on the sale of the security. When a Black-Scholes pricing model is used it follows the income approach. The Black-Scholes pricing model takes into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs, including: time value, implied volatility, equity prices and interest rates. A liquidity discount based on current market expectations, future events, minority ownership position and the period management reasonably expects to hold the investment may be applied.

Pricing inputs and weightings applied to determine value require subjective determination. Accordingly, valuations do not necessarily represent the amounts that may eventually be realized from sales or other dispositions of investments.

*Income Recognition*

Interest income and interest income paid-in-kind are recorded on an accrual basis unless doubtful of collection or the related investment is in default.

Although we do not currently expect the Private Credit Group to originate a significant amount of investments for us with the use of PIK interest features, from time to time we may make investments that contain such features or that subsequently incorporate such features after origination. PIK interest represents accrued interest that is added to the principal amount of the investment on the respective interest payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or at the occurrence of a

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liquidation event. To maintain our tax status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for the year the income was earned, even though we have not yet collected the cash. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, PIK interest income earned was $2.7 million, representing 7.2% of investment income. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PIK interest income earned was $4.1 million, representing 11.8% of investment income.

Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded on a specific identification basis. We typically receive a fee in the form of a discount to the purchase price at the time it funds an investment in a loan. The discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the respective loan, using the effective-interest method assuming there are no questions as to collectability, and reflected in the amortized cost basis of the investment. Ongoing facility, commitment or other additional fees including prepayment fees, consent fees and forbearance fees are recognized immediately when earned as income.

We may enter into certain intercreditor agreements or loan agreements that entitle us to the "last out" tranche of first lien secured loans, whereby the "first out" tranche will receive priority as to the "last out" tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest, and any other amounts due thereunder. In certain cases, we may receive a higher interest rate than the contractual stated interest rate as disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Certain investments have an unfunded loan commitment for a delayed draw term loan or revolving credit. We earn an unused commitment fee on the unfunded commitment during the commitment period. The expiration date of the commitment period may be earlier than the maturity date of the investment stated above. See Note 5—Commitments and Contingencies.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management's judgment regarding collectability. If at any point we believe PIK interest is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK interest will be placed on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest is generally reversed through interest income. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management's judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

***Investment Activity*** 

As of March 31, 2026, our portfolio consisted of 57 debt investments and four equity investments. Based on fair values as of March 31, 2026, our portfolio was 96.5% invested in debt investments which were all senior secured term loans and revolving loans and 3.5% invested in equity investments which were common units and warrants. Debt investments in one portfolio company were on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2026, representing 1.2% and 3.0% of our portfolio's fair value and cost, respectively.

As of December 31, 2025, our portfolio consisted of 59 debt investments and four equity investments. Based on fair values as of December 31, 2025, our portfolio was 96.7% invested in debt investments which were all senior secured term loans and revolving loans and 3.3% invested in equity investments which were common units and warrants. Debt investments in one portfolio company was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2025, representing 1.3% and 3.2% of our portfolio's fair value and cost, respectively.

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The table below describes our debt and equity investments by industry classification and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets by industry as of March 31, 2026:

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| **Industry** | **Percent of Total Investments** |
| Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | 10% |
| Commercial Services & Supplies | 9% |
| Energy Equipment & Services | 8% |
| Personal Care Products | 8% |
| Containers & Packaging | 7% |
| Specialty Retail | 7% |
| Building Products | 5% |
| Food Products | 5% |
| Leisure Products | 4% |
| Metals & Mining | 4% |
| Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 4% |
| Automobile Components | 4% |
| Information Technology Services | 3% |
| Ground Transportation | 3% |
| Software | 3% |
| Household Durables | 2% |
| Machinery | 2% |
| Professional Services | 2% |
| Construction & Engineering | 2% |
| Paper & Forest Products | 2% |
| Transportation Infrastructure | 2% |
| Trading Companies & Distributors | 2% |
| Consumer Discretionary Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 1% |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1% |
| **Total** | **100%** |

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Interest income including interest income paid-in-kind, was $37.2 million and $34.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

***Results of Operations*** 

Our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  | **For the three months ended March 31,** | **For the three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Total investment income** | $37249 | $34355 |
| **Total expenses** | 15830 | 15181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net investment income** | 21419 | 19174 |
| Net realized gain on investments | 67 |  |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | 11 | (4262) |
| **Net increase in Members' Capital from operations** | $21497 | $14912 |

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*Total investment income* 

Total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $37.2 million and $34.4 million, respectively, and included other fee income of $0.1 million and $0, respectively. The increase in total investment income during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was due to the increase in the par value of the debt investments in our portfolio, which increased to $1.3 billion as of March 31, 2026 compared to $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025.

*Total Expenses*

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Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  | **For the three months ended March 31,** | **For the three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Expenses** |  |  |
| Interest and credit facility expenses | $7358 | $8813 |
| Management fees | 4025 | 3230 |
| Incentive fees | 3794 | 2631 |
| Administrative fees | 277 | 248 |
| Professional fees | 98 | 73 |
| Directors' fees | 57 | 52 |
| Other expenses | 221 | 134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total expenses** | $15830 | $15181 |

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Our total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $15.8 million and $15.2 million, respectively. Our total expenses include incentive fees of $3.8 million and $2.6 million; and management fees attributed to the Adviser of $4.0 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Total expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 due to an increase in incentive fees and management fees. Incentive fees increased due to net realized and unrealized gains of $78.0 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $4.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Management fees also increased during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 due to an increase in the investment cost basis for which management fees are based. The increases in incentive fees and management fees were partially offset by a decrease to interest and credit facility expenses which decreased primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average interest rate during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

*Net investment income* 

Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $21.4 million and $19.2 million, respectively. The increase in our net investment income during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to the increase in investment income partially offset by an increase to expenses, as described above.

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*Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated investments* 

Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated investments for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $11.0 thousand and ($4.3) million, respectively. Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

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| **Issuer** | **Investment** | **Change in<br>Unrealized<br>Appreciation/<br>(Depreciation)** |
| HydroSource Logistics, LLC | Warrant, expires 4/4/34 | $5478 |
| Cinelease, LLC | Warrant, expires 7/31/35 | 1218 |
| Cinelease, LLC | ABL Term Loan | 670 |
| Lumos Holdings US Acquisition Co. (Life Fitness) | Term Loan | 542 |
| Comprehensive Logistics Co., LLC | Term Loan | 359 |
| D&D Buyer, LLC | Term Loan | 247 |
| CSAT Holdings LLC | Term Loan | 208 |
| Power Acquisition LLC | Term Loan B | 203 |
| Superior Industries International, Inc. | Take Back Term Loan | (214) |
| HOP Energy, LLC | Term Loan | (234) |
| CEC Entertainment, LLC | Term Loan | (240) |
| Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | Term Loan | (244) |
| The HC Companies, Inc. | Incremental Term Loan | (403) |
| Signature Brands, LLC | Term Loan | (454) |
| Fenix Intermediate LLC | Term Loan B | (454) |
| Great Kitchens Food Company, Inc. | Term Loan | (584) |
| The HC Companies, Inc. | Term Loan | (677) |
| Connect America.com, LLC | Last Out Term Loan | (1606) |
| Mark Andy, Inc. | Term Loan | (2931) |
| All others | Various | (873) |
| **Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)** |  | $**11** |

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Our net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the following investments (dollar amounts in thousands):

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| **Issuer** | **Investment** | **Change in<br>Unrealized<br>Appreciation/<br>(Depreciation)** |
| HydroSource Logistics, LLC | Warrant, expires 4/4/34 | $830 |
| Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. | Term Loan | 750 |
| Sigmatron International, Inc. | Term Loan | 692 |
| Mark Andy, Inc. | Term Loan | 471 |
| Signature Brands, LLC | Delayed Draw Term Loan B | 351 |
| Milk Makeup LLC | Revolver | (205) |
| VoltaGrid, LLC | Delayed Draw Term Loan B | (216) |
| Five Star Buyer, Inc. | Term Loan | (263) |
| Comprehensive Logistics Co., LLC | Term Loan | (272) |
| Connect America.com, LLC | Last Out Term Loan | (357) |
| Corcentric, Inc. | Term Loan | (431) |
| The HC Companies, Inc. | Incremental Term Loan | (594) |
| The HC Companies, Inc. | Term Loan | (1001) |
| Signature Brands, LLC | Term Loan | (4304) |
| All others | Various | 287 |
| **Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)** |  | $**(4262)** |

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*Net realized gain on investments*

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 we recognized $0.1 million and $0, respectively, in realized gains on investments. Our net realized gain during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to the partial disposition of the Eastern Metal Supply Borrower, LLC Term Loan. We did not have any realized gains on investments during the three months ended March 31, 2025 as we did not dispose of any investments during the period.

*Net increase in Members' Capital from operations* 

Our net increase in Members' Capital from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $21.5 million and $14.9 million, respectively.

The relative increase in Net increase in Members' Capital from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 is primarily attributable to net realized and unrealized gains on investments during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to net realized and unrealized losses on investments during the three months ended March 31, 2025 coupled with increases in net investment income described above.

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***Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources***

As of March 31, 2026, we have sold 12,745,660 Units for an aggregate offering price of $1.3 billion. We commenced operations during the three months ended March 31, 2022. We generate cash from (1) drawing down capital in respect of Units, (2) cash flows from investments and operations and (3) borrowings from banks or other lenders.

Our primary use of cash is for (1) investments in portfolio companies and other investments to comply with certain portfolio diversification requirements, (2) the cost of operations (including expenses, the Management Fee, the Incentive Fee, and any indemnification obligations), (3) debt service of any borrowings and (4) cash distributions to the Unitholders.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, aggregate Commitments, Undrawn Commitments and subscribed for Units of the Company were as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Commitments | $1274566 | $1274566 |
| Undrawn commitments | $384504 | $384504 |
| Percentage of commitments funded | 69.8% | 69.8% |
| Units | 12745660 | 12745660 |

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On March 8, 2022, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility" fka the "March 2022 Credit Facility") among us, as borrower, and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and committed lender ("PNC"). The Subscription Based Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit line of up to $200.0 million (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment"), subject to the lesser of (i) a percentage of unfunded commitments from certain classes of eligible investors in the Company (the "Subscription Based Credit Facility Borrowing Base") and (ii) the Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment. The Subscription Based Credit Facility has an initial commitment of $200.0 million and may be periodically increased in amounts designated by us, up to an aggregate amount of $400.0 million. The maturity date of the Subscription Based Credit Facility is March 7, 2025, unless such date is extended at our option for a term of up to 12 months per such extension. Borrowings under the Subscription Based Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) a base rate calculated in a customary manner (which will never be less than the adjusted SOFR rate plus 1.00%) plus 0.75% or (b) adjusted SOFR rate calculated in a customary manner plus 1.75%.

The Subscription Based Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest, subject to customary exceptions, in (i) all of the capital commitments of the investors in the Company, (ii) our right to make capital calls, receive payment of capital contributions from the investors and enforce payment of the capital commitments and capital contributions under our operating agreement and (iii) a cash collateral account into which the capital contributions from the investors are made. The Subscription Based Credit Facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should we fail to satisfy certain covenants. As of March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with such covenants.

On March 7, 2025 we entered into the first amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility (the "First Amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility"). The First Amendment to the Subscription Based Credit Facility increased the applicable margin from 1.75% to 2.10%, decreased the Subscription Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $200.0 million to $50.0 million and extended the stated maturity date from March 7, 2025 to March 6, 2026.

On March 6, 2026, we paid the remaining amounts owed for the Subscription Based Credit Facility in the amount of $40.5 million and terminated the agreement on the maturity date of March 6, 2026. As of March 6, 2026, we are no longer eligible to borrow amounts using the Subscription Based Credit Facility.

On September 13, 2022, TCW DL VIII Financing LLC (the "Borrower" or "TCW DL VIII Financing"), a newly-formed, wholly-owned, special purpose financing subsidiary of ours entered into a senior secured credit facility (the "Asset Based Credit Facility" fka the "September 2022 Credit Facility" and together with the Subscription Based Credit Facility, the "Credit Facilities") pursuant to a credit and security agreement with PNC, as facility agent, the lenders from time to time party thereto, U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian, and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as collateral agent and collateral administrator.

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The Asset Based Credit Facility provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $250.0 million of revolving and term loans (the "Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment"), subject to compliance with a borrowing base (the "Asset Based Credit Facility Borrowing Base"). The Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment may be periodically increased in amounts designated by the Borrower up to an aggregate principal amount of $800.0 million, subject to lender consent and obtaining commitments for the increase. Under the Asset Based Credit Facility, the Borrower may make borrowings of (i) revolving loans (the "Asset Based Revolving Credit Facility" and together with the Subscription Based Credit Facility, the "Revolving Credit Facilities") during the period commencing September 13, 2022 and ending on September 13, 2025 and (ii) term loans (the "Term Loan") during the period commencing September 13, 2022 and ending on September 13, 2023, unless, in the case of (i) and (ii), there is an earlier termination of the Asset Based Credit Facility or event of default thereunder. The Asset Based Credit Facility will mature on September 13, 2027. Borrowings under the Asset Based Credit Facility will bear interest at a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to, at the Borrower's option, either (i) a SOFR reference rate plus the facility margin of 2.25% per annum or (ii) the Base Rate plus the facility margin of 2.25% per annum.

The Borrower's obligations under the Asset Based Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Borrower, including its portfolio of loans which will be contributed by us to the Borrower in exchange for 100% of the membership interest of the Borrower and any payments received in respect of such loans. We may contribute or sell to the Borrower additional loans from time to time after the closing date, which shall be pledged in favor of the lenders under the Asset Based Credit Facility.

Under the Asset Based Credit Facility, the Borrower has made customary representations and warranties and is required to comply with various affirmative and negative covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Asset Based Credit Facility also includes events of default that are customary for similar credit facilities. As of March 31, 2026, the Borrower was in compliance with such covenants.

On August 11, 2023, we amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 1 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 1"). Amendment No. 1 increased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $250 million to $400 million which is comprised of $200 million each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively. In addition, the term SOFR Adjustment has been deleted and the Facility Margin Level shall be 2.90% per annum.

On February 2, 2024, we amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 2"). Amendment No. 2 increased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $400 million to $800 million which is comprised of $400 million each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively.

On August 22, 2025, we amended the Asset Based Credit Facility and entered into the Amendment No. 3 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Amendment No. 3"). Amendment No. 3 decreased the Asset Based Credit Facility Maximum Commitment from $800 million to $650 million which is comprised of $325 million each of the revolving loan and term loan commitments, respectively. In addition, Amendment No. 3 extended the maturity date from September 13, 2027 to April 28, 2028 and extended the period in which the Borrower may make borrowings of revolving loans from September 13, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Amendment No. 3 also decreased the facility margin from 2.90% to 2.25%.

Borrowings of the Borrower are non-recourse to us but are considered borrowings of ours for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

A summary of amounts outstanding and available under the Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

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| **Credit Facilities** | **Total Facility<br>Commitment** | **Borrowings<br>Outstanding** | **Available<br>Amount**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Subscription Based Credit Facility – March 31, 2026 | $— | $— | $— |
| Asset Based Credit Facility – March 31, 2026 | $650000 | $519600 | $130400 |
| Subscription Based Credit Facility – December 31, 2025 | $50000 | $40500 | $9500 |
| Asset Based Credit Facility – December 31, 2025 | $650000 | $361200 | $288800 |

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(1)The amount available considers any limitations related to the debt facility borrowing.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 borrowings under the Asset Based Credit Facility consisted of $325.0 million and $325.0 million, respectively, of Term Loans and $194.6 million and $36.2 million, respectively of revolving credit lines.

Costs associated with the the revolving credit lines are recorded as deferred financing costs on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and such costs are being amortized over the lives of the respective Credit Facilities. Costs associated with the

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Term Loan are recorded as a reduction of the Term Loan on the our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and such costs are being amortized over the life of the Term Loan.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively of deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit lines had yet to be amortized and $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively of deferred financing costs related to the Term Loan have yet to be amortized.

The carrying amount of the Credit Facilities, which is categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2026 approximates its fair value. Valuation techniques and significant inputs used to determine fair value include our performance; credit, market and liquidity risk and events; our financial health; place in the capital structure; interest rate; and the respective credit agreement's terms and conditions.

The summary information regarding the Credit Facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was as follows (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  | **Three months ended March 31,** | **Three months ended March 31,** |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| Credit Facilities interest expense | $7009 | $7530 |
| Undrawn commitment fees | 184 | 422 |
| Administrative fees | 13 | 20 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 152 | 841 |
| **Total** | $**7358** | $**8813** |
| Weighted average interest rate | 5.93% | 7.22% |
| Average outstanding balance | $473123 | $417342 |

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We had the following unfunded commitments and unrealized depreciation by investment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  |  |  | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Unfunded Commitments** | **Investment** | **Maturity/<br>Expiration** | **Amount** | **Unrealized<br>(Appreciation)/<br>Depreciation** | **Amount** | **Unrealized<br>Depreciation** |
| ADAN-B LLC (24 Hour Fitness) | Revolver | December 2030 | $4336 | $35 | $6195 | $46 |
| Axvor Intermediate, LLC (DQS) | Delayed Draw Term Loan | December 2026 | 6644 | 96 |  |  |
| Axvor Intermediate, LLC (DQS) | Revolver | March 2031 | 6482 | 93 |  |  |
| CF Newco, Inc. | Revolver | December 2029 | 2815 | 6 | 2815 |  |
| Cinelease, LLC | ABL Term Loan | July 2030 | 5194 | (57) | 6152 | 185 |
| Comprehensive Logistics Co., LLC | Revolver | March 2026 |  |  | 4556 | 59 |
| CSAT Holdings LLC | Revolver | June 2028 | 1574 |  | 1311 | 1 |
| D&D Buyer, LLC | Revolver | October 2029 | 4789 |  | 1916 |  |
| D&D Buyer, LLC | 5th Amendment Delayed Draw Term Loan | February 2028 | 13843 |  |  |  |
| Fenix Intermediate LLC | Delayed Draw Term Loan B-2 | March 2027 |  |  | 11607 | 429 |
| Five Star Buyer, Inc. | Revolver | February 2028 | 1517 | 94 | 1517 | 100 |
| Great Kitchens Food Company, Inc. | Revolver | May 2029 |  |  | 6902 |  |
| Helix Sleep, Inc. | Revolver | November 2030 | 1908 | 27 | 1908 | 23 |
| Hoffmaster Group, Inc. | Revolver | February 2028 | 2096 | 16 | 2096 | 16 |
| HydroSource Logistics, LLC | Revolver | April 2029 | 190 |  | 190 |  |
| Pallet Logistics of America, LLC | Revolver | November 2029 | 1438 | 59 | 1589 | 51 |
| Red Robin International, Inc. | Revolver | September 2027 | 1688 | 12 | 1240 | 9 |
| RPM Purchaser, Inc. | Delayed Draw Term Loan B | November 2026 | 3035 |  | 3035 |  |
| Signature Brands, LLC | 9th Amendment Delayed Draw Term Loan A | November 2026 | 2639 |  | 3959 |  |
| Viva 5 Group, LLC | Revolver | May 2030 | 5418 | 96 | 5418 | 87 |
| **Total** |  |  | $**65606** | $**477** | $**62406** | $**1006** |

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# ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are subject to financial market risks, including valuation risk and changes in interest rates.

<u>Valuation Risk.</u> The majority of our investments are in instruments that do not have readily ascertainable market prices and the Adviser, as our valuation designee, will value these securities at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by our Board of Directors. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we may realize amounts that are different from the amounts presented and such differences could be material.

<u>Interest Rate Risk.</u> As of March 31, 2026, 99% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR and Prime Rate. The interest rates on such investments generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to three months. As of March 31, 2026, the percentage of our floating rate debt investments that bore interest based on an interest rate floor was 0.0%. Floating rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to three months only if the index exceeds the floor.

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. We assess our portfolio companies periodically to determine whether such companies will be able to continue making interest payments in the event that interest rates increase. There can be no assurances that the portfolio companies will be able to meet their contractual obligations at any or all levels of increases in interest rates.

Based on our March 31, 2026 consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income (excluding the related incentive compensation impact) of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure (dollar amounts in thousands):

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|  | **Interest Income** | **Interest Expense** | **Net Investment Income (Loss)** |
| Up 300 basis points | $39076 | $15805 | $23271 |
| Up 200 basis points | 26050 | 10536 | 15514 |
| Up 100 basis points | 13025 | 5268 | 7757 |
| Down 100 basis points | (12957) | (5268) | (7689) |
| Down 200 basis points | (24072) | (10536) | (13536) |
| Down 300 basis points | (26103) | (15805) | (10298) |

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# ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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# PA RT II. OTHER INFORMATION

## Item 1. Leg al Proceedings
We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under loans to or other contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

## Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

## Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
***Sales of unregistered securities***

Other than sales of the Company's Units previously reported on Form 8-K, there have been no sales by the Company of unregistered securities.

On January 21, 2022, the Company began accepting subscription agreements from investors for the private sale of its Units. Under the terms of the subscription agreements, the Company may generally draw down all or any portion of the undrawn commitment with respect to each Unit upon at least ten business days' prior written notice to the Unitholders. The issuance of the Units pursuant to these subscription agreements and any draw by the Company under the related Commitments is expected to be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof, and Rule 506(c) of Regulation D thereunder.

***Issuer purchases of equity securities***

None.

## Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

## Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.

## Item 5. Other Information
None.

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## It em 6. Exhibits.
**Exhibit Index**

3.1 [<u>Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's registration statement on Form 10, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 2021)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001825265/000119312521172481/d154254dex31.htm)

3.2 [<u>Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated March 9, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's registration statement on Form 10, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 25, 2021)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001825265/000119312521172481/d154254dex32.htm)

3.3 [<u>Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated January 21, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K/A filed on April 28, 2022)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000119312522127846/d332929d10ka.htm)

3.4 [<u>Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated July 26, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2023)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017023037760/ck0001825265-ex3_6.htm)

3.5 [<u>Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated January 6, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2024)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017024037182/ck0001825265-20231231.htm)

3.6 [<u>Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated July 26, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2023)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017024037182/ck0001825265-20231231.htm)

3.7 [<u>Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated February 16, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2024)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017024037182/ck0001825265-20231231.htm)

3.8 [<u>Amendment No. 5 to Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated April 1, 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000119312526145527/d123753dex31.htm)

10.1 [<u>Investment Advisory and Management Agreement, dated January 21, 2022, by and between the Company and TCW Asset Management Company LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K/A filed on April 28, 2022)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001825265/000119312522124362/d332929dex101.htm)

10.2 [<u>Administration Agreement, dated January 21, 2022, by and between the Company and TCW Asset Management Company LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K/A filed on April 28, 2022)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001825265/000119312522124362/d332929dex102.htm)

10.3 [<u>Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2022, among TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, as borrower, and PNC Bank National Association, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2022)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000119312522074540/d322762dex103.htm)

10.4 [<u>Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, by and among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto; PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator (incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2022).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000119312522246996/d404788dex101.htm)

10.5 [<u>Amendment No. 1 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2023, by and among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto; PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 the Company's Quarterly Report on form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2023)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017024037182/ck0001825265-20231231.htm)

10.6 [<u>Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2024, by and among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto; PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2024)</u>](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017024037182/ck0001825265-20231231.htm)

10.7 [<u>First Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of March 7, 2025, by and among TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, as Borrower, PNC Bank National Association as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017025045559/ck0001825265-ex10_7.htm)

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|  | [<u>Administrative Agent), and the Committed Lenders, Conduit Lenders, and Funding Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2025).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000095017025045559/ck0001825265-ex10_7.htm) |
| 10.8 | [<u>Amendment No. 3 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2025, by and among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto; PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2025).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825265/000119312525276913/ck0001825265-ex10_8.htm) |
| 10.9\* | [<u>Amendment No. 4 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2026, by and among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders from time to time party thereto; PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator.</u>](ck0001825265-ex10_9.htm) |
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| 31.2\* | [<u>Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</u>](ck0001825265-ex31_2.htm) |
| 32.1\* | [<u>Certification of President Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)</u>](ck0001825265-ex32_1.htm) |
| 32.2\* | [<u>Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)</u>](ck0001825265-ex32_2.htm) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC | TCW DIRECT LENDING VIII LLC |
| Date: May 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ **Richard T. Miller** |
|  |  | **Richard T. Miller** |
|  |  | President |

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| Date: May 13, 2026 | By: | **/s/ Andrew J. Kim** |
|  |  | **Andrew J. Kim** |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.9

**EXECUTION VERSION**

**<u>AMENDMENT NO. 4</u>**

**TO CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT**

**AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT**, dated

as of April 1, 2026 (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), is entered into in connection with that certain Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2023, Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2024, and Amendment No. 3 to Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2025 (as modified and supplemented and in effect from time to time, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"), by and among TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as borrower (together with its permitted successors and assigns, the "<u>Borrower</u>"); the LENDERS from time to time party thereto (the "<u>Lenders</u>"); PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as facility agent for the Secured Parties (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Facility Agent</u>"); U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as custodian; and ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, as collateral agent for the Secured Parties and as collateral administrator. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

**<u>W I T N E S S E T H:</u>**

**WHEREAS**, the above-named parties have entered into the Credit Agreement and, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 12.01(b) thereof, the parties hereto desire to amend the Credit Agreement in certain respects as provided herein;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, based upon the above recitals, the mutual premises and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

**SECTION 1. <u>AMENDMENTS</u>.** Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent specified in <u>Section 3</u> below, but effective as of the date hereof, the parties hereto hereby agree that the Credit Agreement shall be amended by incorporating the changes shown on the marked copy of the Credit Agreement attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u> (it being understood that language which appears "struck out" has been deleted and language which appears as "double-underlined" has been added).

**SECTION 2. <u>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES</u>.** The Borrower

represents and warrants to the Lenders and the Facility Agent that (a) the representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in Article IV of the Credit Agreement, and in each of the other Facility Documents, are true and correct on the date hereof as if made on and as of the date hereof (or, if any such representation or warranty is expressly stated to have been made as of a specific date, such representation or warranty shall be true and correct as of such specific date), and as if each reference in said Article IV to "this Agreement" included reference to this Amendment; (b) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; and (c) this Amendment shall constitute a Facility Document.

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**SECTION 3**. **<u>CONDITIONS PRECEDENT</u>**. The amendments set forth in Section 1 hereof shall become effective, as of the date hereof and upon satisfaction of the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Execution</u>. The Facility Agent shall have received counterparts of this Amendment executed by the Borrower, the Lenders, and the Facility Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Fees</u>. Each of the Facility Agent and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as structuring agent, as applicable, shall have received all of its reasonable and documented fees and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including all invoiced fees and disbursements of Orrick Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, counsel to the Facility Agent, or the Borrower shall have agreed to pay any such amounts on the succeeding Payment Date as Administrative Expenses.

**SECTION 4. <u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.** Except as herein provided, the Credit Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same amendatory instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Amendment by signing any such counterpart. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. 4 to the Credit and Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

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## EXHIBIT A
**Marked Credit Agreement**

[See attached]

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## CONFORMED VERSION
Conformed through Amendment. No. 1, dated as of August 11, 2023 Conformed through Amendment. No. 2, dated as of February 2, 2024 Conformed through Amendment. No. 3, dated as of August 22, 2025 <u>Conformed through Amendment. No. 4, dated as of April 1, 2026</u>

## CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
among

TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC,

as Borrower,

THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTIES HERETO, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Facility Agent

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Custodian and

ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC,

as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator

Dated as of September 13, 2022

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## **TABLE OF CONTENTS**
**Page**

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; COMPUTATIONS 1

Section 1.01 Definitions 1

Section 1.02 Rules of Construction. 46

Section 1.03 Computation of Time Periods. 47

Section 1.04 Collateral Value Calculation Procedures. 47

ARTICLE II ADVANCES UNDER THE FACILITY 49

Section 2.01 Facilities. 49

Section 2.02 Advances. 49

Section 2.03 Evidence of Indebtedness; Notes. 50

Section 2.04 Payment of Principal and Interest 50

Section 2.05 Prepayment of Advances. 52

Section 2.06 Automatic Reduction, Conversion and Termination. 53

Section 2.07 Maximum Lawful Rate 54

Section 2.08 Several Obligations. 55

Section 2.09 Increased Costs. 55

Section 2.10 Compensation; Breakage Payments 56

Section 2.11 Illegality; Inability to Determine Rates. 57

Section 2.12 Rescission or Return of Payment 57

Section 2.13 Fees Payable by Borrower. 58

Section 2.14 Post-Default Interest 58

Section 2.15 Payments Generally. 58

Section 2.16 Replacement of Lenders 58

Section 2.17 Increases in Commitments. 59

ARTICLE III CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 62

Section 3.01 Conditions Precedent to Closing. 62

Section 3.02 Conditions Precedent to Each Borrowing. 64

ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 65

Section 4.01 Representations and Warranties of the Borrower. 65

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Section 4.02 Additional Representations and Warranties of the Borrower. 68

ARTICLE V COVENANTS 69

Section 5.01 Affirmative Covenants of the Borrower. 69

Section 5.02 Negative Covenants of the Borrower. 75

Section 5.03 Certain Undertakings Relating to Separateness. 78

ARTICLE VI EVENTS OF DEFAULT 81

Section 6.01 Events of Default. 81

ARTICLE VII PLEDGE OF COLLATERAL; RIGHTS OF THE COLLATERAL

AGENT 84

Section 7.01 Grant of Security. 84

Section 7.02 Release of Security Interest 85

Section 7.03 Rights and Remedies. 85

Section 7.04 Remedies Cumulative. 87

Section 7.05 Related Documents 87

Section 7.06 Borrower Remains Liable. 87

Section 7.07 Assignment of Sale and Contribution Agreement and any

Eligible Hedge Agreement. 88

Section 7.08 Protection of Collateral. 89

ARTICLE VIII ACCOUNTS, ACCOUNTINGS AND RELEASES 89

Section 8.01 Collection of Money. 89

Section 8.02 Interest Collection Account and Principal Collection Account 90

Section 8.03 Transaction Accounts. 92

Section 8.04 The Revolving Reserve Account; Fundings. 93

Section 8.05 Reinvestment of Funds in Covered Accounts; Reports by

Collateral Agent. 94

Section 8.06 Accountings. 95

Section 8.07 Release of Securities. 96

Section 8.08 Reserved. 97

Section 8.09 Reserved. 97

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Section 8.10 Collateral Reporting. 97

ARTICLE IX APPLICATION OF MONIES 100

Section 9.01 Disbursements of Monies. 100

ARTICLE X SALE OF COLLATERAL OBLIGATIONS; PURCHASE OF

ADDITIONAL COLLATERAL OBLIGATIONS 104

Section 10.01 Sales of Collateral Obligations. 104

Section 10.02 Purchase of Additional Collateral Obligations. 104

Section 10.03 Conditions Applicable to All Purchase Transactions. 105

ARTICLE XI THE AGENTS 105

Section 11.01 Authorization and Action. 105

Section 11.02 Delegation of Duties. 106

Section 11.03 Agents' Reliance, Etc 106

Section 11.04 Indemnification. 107

Section 11.05 Successor Agents. 108

Section 11.06 Regarding the Collateral Agent. 110

ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 112

Section 12.01 No Waiver; Modifications in Writing; Benchmark

Replacement Setting. 112

Section 12.02 Notices, Etc 119

Section 12.03 Taxes. 121

Section 12.04 Costs and Expenses; Indemnification. 125

Section 12.05 Execution in Counterparts. 126

Section 12.06 Assignability; Participation; Register. 126

Section 12.07 Governing Law 129

Section 12.08 Severability of Provisions. 129

Section 12.09 Confidentiality. 129

Section 12.10 Entire Agreement. 130

Section 12.11 Survival. 130

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Section 12.12 Submission to Jurisdiction; Waivers; Etc 130

Section 12.13 Waiver of Jury Trial. 131

Section 12.14 Service of Process. 131

Section 12.15 Waiver of Immunity. 131

Section 12.16 Reserved. 132

Section 12.17 PATRIOT Act Notice 132

Section 12.18 Legal Holidays. 132

Section 12.19 Non-Petition. 132

Section 12.20 Custodianship; Delivery of Collateral Obligations and Eligible Investments 133

## SCHEDULES
Schedule 1 Commitments and Percentages

Schedule 2 Scope of Monthly Report and Scope of Payment Date Report Schedule 3 Term SOFR Rate Definition

Schedule 4 Disqualified Lenders

Schedule 5 Moody's Industry Category List Schedule 6 Moody's RiskCalc Procedure Schedule 7 Borrowing Base Certificate Schedule 8 Custodian Fee Schedule

## EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-1 Form of Term Note Exhibit A-2 Form of Revolving Note

Exhibit B Form of Notice of Borrowing Exhibit C Form of Notice of Prepayment Exhibit D Form of Assignment and Acceptance Exhibit E Form of Account Control Agreement

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## CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
This CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of September 13, 2022, by and among TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as borrower (together with its permitted successors and assigns, the "<u>Borrower</u>"); the LENDERS from time to time party hereto; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("<u>PNC</u>"), as facility agent for the Secured Parties (as hereinafter defined) (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Facility Agent</u>"); ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent for the Secured Parties (as hereinafter defined) (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Collateral Agent</u>") and as collateral administrator (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Collateral Administrator</u>"); and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("<u>U.S. Bank</u>"), as custodian (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Custodian</u>").

<u>W</u> <u>I</u> <u>T</u> <u>N</u> <u>E</u> <u>S</u> <u>S</u> <u>E</u> <u>T</u> <u>H:</u>

WHEREAS, the Borrower desires that the Lenders make advances on a delayed draw term loan basis and a revolving basis to the Borrower on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, each Lender is willing to make such advances to the Borrower on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; COMPUTATIONS

Section 1.01 <u>Definitions</u>.

As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: "<u>ABL Facility</u>" means a revolving or term lending facility pursuant to which the

loans thereunder are secured by a perfected, first priority security interest in accounts receivable, inventory, machinery, equipment, real estate, oil and gas reserves, vessels, periodic revenues or other assets commonly used as security for asset-based loans, where such collateral security consists of assets generated or acquired by the related Obligor in its business and for which the amount available to be borrowed from time to time is based on the value of such assets or similar borrowing base calculation.

"<u>Account</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 9-102(a)(2) of the UCC. "<u>Account Control Agreement</u>" means an agreement in substantially the form of

<u>Exhibit E</u> hereto.

"<u>Adjusted Par Amount</u>" means with respect to each Collateral Obligation, an

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amount equal to the outstanding Principal Balance of such Collateral Obligation reduced by the greatest of the following, as 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;(a)20%, if the Collateral Obligation has had a Material Modification;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)30%, if both: (i) the Leverage through Loan of such Collateral Obligation exceeds 6.00:1.00 and (ii) the Leverage through Loan of such Collateral Obligation has increased more than 50% from the date the Loan first became a Collateral Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)75%, if the Collateral Obligation is a Defaulted Obligation; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)the First Lien Last Out Loan Ineligible Percentage, if the Collateral Obligation fails to be an Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan solely due to clause (v) of the definition thereof;

<u>provided</u>, in all cases, that the Principal Balance of any unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of calculating the Adjusted Par Amount.

"<u>Adjusted Principal Amount</u>" means an amount equal to the lesser 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)if the Fair Market Value of the Collateral Obligation, expressed as a percentage of par, is less than 90%, the Fair Market Value; otherwise,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the Adjusted Par Amount.

"<u>Administrative Expenses Cap</u>" means, for any Payment Date, an amount equal (when taken together with any Administrative Expenses paid during the period since the preceding three Payment Dates or, in the case of the first Payment Date, the Closing Date) to

$200,000 per annum.

"<u>Administrative Expenses</u>" means the fees and expenses (including indemnities) and other amounts due or accrued of the Borrower with respect to any Payment Date and payable in the following order by the Borrower:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>first</u>, on a *pro rata* basis, to (i) the Collateral Agent and the Collateral Administrator pursuant to the Collateral Agent Fee Letter and the Facility Documents and (ii) to the Custodian and the Securities Intermediary pursuant to the Custodian Fee Schedule; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>second</u>, on a *pro rata* basis, to:

&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)agents (including the Collateral Manager with respect to expenses payable under the Collateral Management Agreement but not Collateral Management Fees) and counsel of the Borrower for fees and expenses;

&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)the Lenders and the Agents (or related indemnified parties) for fees, expenses, indemnities and other amounts payable by the Borrower under this Agreement or any other Facility Document (including the Facility Agent Fee and, notwithstanding anything herein to the

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contrary, but subject to <u>Sections 2.04(f)</u> and <u>12.04</u>, amounts sufficient to reimburse each Lender for all amounts paid by such Lender pursuant to <u>Section 11.04</u> (and subject to the limitations therein));

&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)indemnification obligations owing by the Borrower to the Borrower's directors or members under the Limited Liability Company Agreement; 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;(iv)any other Person in respect of any other fees and expenses permitted under the Facility Documents (including all legal and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Collateral Obligations), in each case to the extent the payment of such fees and expenses is not otherwise provided for under the Facility Documents;

<u>provided</u> that amounts that are expressly payable to any Person under the Priority of Payments in respect of an amount that is stated to be payable as an amount other than as Administrative Expenses (including, without limitation, interest and principal, other amounts owing in respect of the Advances and the Commitments and the Collateral Management Fees) shall not constitute Administrative Expenses.

"<u>Advance</u>" means a Revolving Advance or a Term Advance.

"<u>Affected Person</u>" means (i) each Lender, (ii) the relevant Lender's parent and/or holding company, and (iii) any Participant.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" means, in respect of a referenced Person, another Person Controlling, Controlled by or under common Control with such referenced Person; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that a Person shall not be deemed to be an "Affiliate" of an Obligor solely because it is under the common ownership or control of the same financial sponsor or affiliate thereof as such Obligor (except if any such Person or Obligor provides collateral under, guarantees or otherwise supports the obligations of the other such Person or Obligor).

"<u>Agents</u>" means, collectively, the Facility Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Collateral Administrator and the Custodian, in each case, in all of their respective capacities hereunder.

"<u>Aggregate Principal Balance</u>" means, when used with respect to all or a portion of the Collateral Obligations, the sum of the Principal Balances of all or of such portion of such Collateral Obligations.

"<u>Agreement</u>" means this Credit and Security Agreement, as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented, waived or modified.

"<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>" means (a) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; (b) the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, as amended; and (c) any other applicable Law relating to anti-bribery or anti-corruption in any jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located or doing business.

"<u>Anti-Money Laundering Laws</u>" means (a) the Bank Secrecy Act and the Uniting

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and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct

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Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001; (b) the U.K. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, as amended and the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)any other applicable Law relating to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism in any jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located or doing business.

"<u>Applicable Law</u>" means any Law of any Authority, including all federal and state banking or securities laws, to which the Person in question is subject or by which it or any of its assets or properties are bound.

"<u>Appointment Cut-off Date</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

<u>11.05(a)</u>.

"<u>Approved Foreign Jurisdiction</u>" means Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, New

Zealand, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and any Tax Advantaged Jurisdiction.

"<u>Approved Fund</u>" means any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business, that is administered or managed by: (a) a Lender; (b) an Affiliate of a Lender; or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

"<u>Asset Coverage Ratio</u>" means the "asset coverage" within the meaning of Section 18(h) of the Investment Company Act, as the Investment Company Act is in effect on the Closing Date.

"<u>Assignment and Acceptance</u>" means an Assignment and Acceptance in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit D</u> hereto, entered into by a Lender, an assignee, the Facility Agent and, if applicable, the Borrower.

"<u>Authority</u>" means the government of the United States of America or of any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, central bank, court, or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank) and any group or body charged with setting financial accounting or regulatory capital rules or standards (including the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Bank for International Settlements or the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision or any successor or similar authority to any of the foregoing).

"<u>Available Unfunded Amount</u>" means, at any time, the lower of (A) the Total Commitment minus the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Advances and (B) the Borrowing Base minus the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Advances.

"<u>Bankruptcy Code</u>" means the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended. "<u>Base Rate</u>" means, for any day, a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to

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the highest of:

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the rate of interest in effect for such day that is identified and normally published by *The Wall Street Journal* as the "Prime Rate" (or, if more than one rate is published as the Prime Rate, then the highest of such rates), with any change in Prime Rate to become effective as of the date the rate of interest which is so identified as the "<u>Prime Rate</u>" is different from that published on the preceding Business Day (and, if *The Wall Street Journal* no longer reports the Prime Rate, or if such Prime Rate no longer exists, then the Facility Agent may select a reasonably comparable index or source to use as the basis for the Base Rate under this clause (a));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Federal Funds Rate *plus* one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum;

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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Daily Simple SOFR *plus* 1.00% per annum, so long as Daily Simple

SOFR is offered, ascertainable and not unlawful.

The Base Rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate actually charged to any customer of any Agent or any Lender. Interest calculated pursuant to clause (a) above will be determined based on a year of 365 days or 366 days, as applicable, and actual days elapsed. Interest calculated pursuant to clauses (b) and (c) above will be determined based on a year of 360 days and actual days elapsed.

"<u>Base Rate Advance</u>" means an Advance that bears interest at the Base Rate as provided in <u>Section 2.04</u> and <u>Section 2.11</u>.

"<u>Basel III</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.09(a)</u>.

"<u>Benchmark Floor Obligation</u>" means as of any date, a Floating Rate Loan (a) for which the Related Documents permit a Benchmark rate option, (b) that provides that such Benchmark rate is (in effect) calculated as the greater of (i) a specified "floor" rate *per annum* and (ii) the Benchmark rate for the applicable interest period for such Collateral Obligation and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) that, as of such date, bears interest based on such Benchmark rate option, but only if as of such date the Benchmark rate for the applicable interest period is less than such floor rate.

"<u>Blocked Property</u>" means any property: (a) owned, directly or indirectly, by a Sanctioned Person; (b) due to or from a Sanctioned Person; (c) in which a Sanctioned Person otherwise holds any interest; (d) located in a Sanctioned Jurisdiction; or (e) that otherwise could cause any actual or possible violation by the Lenders, Facility Agent, or Collateral Agent of any applicable International Trade Law if the Lenders were to obtain an encumbrance on, lien on, pledge of, or security interest in such property, or provide services in consideration of such property.

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"<u>Borrower</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the introduction to this

"<u>Borrower Information</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.09</u>. "<u>Borrower Multiemployer Plan</u>" means a "multiemployer plan" within the

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meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA that is sponsored by the Borrower or a member of its

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ERISA Group or to which the Borrower or a member of its ERISA Group is obligated to make contributions or has any liability.

"<u>Borrower Order</u>" means a written order or request dated and signed in the name of the Borrower by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or by a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Manager, as the context may require or permit.

"<u>Borrower Plan</u>" means an "employee pension benefit plan" within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA (other than a Multiemployer Plan) which is covered by Title IV of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code that is sponsored by the Borrower or a member of its ERISA Group or to which the Borrower or a member of its ERISA Group is obligated to make contributions or has any liability.

"<u>Borrowing</u>" means a Revolving Borrowing and/or a Term Borrowing, as

applicable.

"<u>Borrowing Base</u>" means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to

(i)(a) the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations, minus (b) the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations which exceeds the applicable individual and aggregate Concentration Limits multiplied by (ii) with respect to each such Collateral Obligation, the applicable Loan Advance Rate, plus, without duplication, (iii) the cash and the principal balance of any Eligible Investments on deposit in the Principal Collection Account. For purposes of determining the Borrowing Base, the Collateral Obligations used to determine the amount of the excess determined pursuant to clause (b) with respect to any Concentration Limit shall be determined by assuming such excess is comprised of Eligible First Lien Last Out Loans, Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loans and Eligible First Lien Loans included in the applicable limitation, in that order.

"<u>Borrowing Base Certificate</u>" means a certificate in the form of <u>Schedule 7</u>. "<u>Borrowing Base Deficiency</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the amount

by which the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Advances exceeds the lesser of (i)

the Borrowing Base and (ii) the Total Commitment.

"<u>Borrowing Date</u>" means the date of a Borrowing, which, in the case of a (i) Revolving Borrowing, shall occur on or before the last day of the Revolving Period and (ii) Term Borrowing, shall occur on or before the last day of the Term Commitment Termination Date.

"<u>Bridge Loan</u>" means a loan or other obligation issued in connection with a merger, acquisition, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the assets of a person or similar transaction, which by its terms is required to be repaid within one year of the incurrence thereof with proceeds from additional borrowings or other refinancing.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means any day other than a Saturday or Sunday, <u>provided</u> that days on which banks are authorized or required to close in New York, New York, Boston, Massachusetts or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania shall not constitute Business Days; <u>provided</u> <u>further</u> that, when used in connection with an amount that bears interest at a rate based on SOFR or any

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direct or indirect calculation or determination of SOFR, the term "Business Day" means any

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such day that is also a U.S. Government Securities Business Day.

"<u>Calculation Agent</u>" means the Facility Agent, as calculation agent, for purposes

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of <u>Schedule 3</u>.

UCC.

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"<u>Cash</u>" means Dollars immediately available on the day in question.

"<u>Certificated Security</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(4) of the

"<u>Clearing Agency</u>" means an organization registered as a "<u>clearing agency</u>"

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pursuant to Section 17A of the Exchange Act.

"<u>Clearing Corporation</u>" means each entity included within the meaning of "<u>clearing corporation</u>" under Section 8-102(a)(5) of the UCC.

"<u>Clearing Corporation Security</u>" means securities which are in the custody of or maintained on the books of a Clearing Corporation or a nominee subject to the control of a Clearing Corporation and, if they are Certificated Securities in registered form, properly endorsed to or registered in the name of the Clearing Corporation or such nominee.

"<u>Closing Date</u>" means September 13, 2022.

"<u>Closing Date Expenses</u>" means amounts due in respect of actions taken on or before the Closing Date or in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including without limitation (i) the Closing Fees to be paid by the Borrower to PNC on the Closing Date in accordance with the applicable Fee Letter; (ii) the Structuring Fee to be paid by the Borrower to the Structuring Agent on the Closing Date in accordance with the applicable Fee Letter; (iii) the Facility Agent Fee to be paid by the Borrower to PNC on the Closing Date in accordance with the applicable Fee Letter; and (iv) the accrued, documented and invoiced fees and expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, those of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, counsel to the Facility Agent and the Lender(s), of DLA Piper LLP (US), counsel to the Borrower, and of Seward & Kissel LLP, counsel to the Collateral Agent.

"<u>Closing Fee</u>" means the fee to be paid by the Borrower to PNC as a closing fee pursuant to the applicable Fee Letter on the Closing Date as a Closing Date Expense and, thereafter, a fee to be paid by the Borrower to any Lender after the Closing Date as an upfront fee pursuant to a Fee Letter.

"<u>Code</u>" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute.

"<u>Collateral</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 7.01</u>.

"<u>Collateral Account</u>" means the collateral account established pursuant to Section

8.03(b).

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"<u>Collateral Agent</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the introduction to this Agreement.

"<u>Collateral Agent Fee Letter</u>" means the fee letter, dated February 3, 2022, between the Collateral Agent and the Borrower setting forth the fees payable by the Borrower to the Collateral Agent and the Collateral Administrator in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Facility Documents, as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented, waived or modified.

"<u>Collateral Agent Liabilities</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

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<u>11.04(ii)</u>.

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"<u>Collateral Database</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 8.10(a)(i)</u>. "<u>Collateral Exposure Amount</u>" means, on any date of determination, the excess (if

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any) of (x) the aggregate unfunded amounts in respect of all Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans, net of the aggregate amount on deposit in the Revolving Reserve Account on such date of determination, and all amounts due for unsettled purchases at such time *over* (y) Principal Proceeds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account on such date of determination and designated by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager to settle unsettled purchases reasonably expected by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager to be settled within the Collection Period in which the date of determination occurs, <u>provided that</u> if the date of determination occurs during the period beginning on a Determination Date and ending on the related Payment Date, such Principal Proceeds shall be included in the amount determined pursuant to this clause (y) only if such Principal Proceeds do not constitute Distribution Amounts and are permitted to be retained in the Principal Collection Account.

"<u>Collateral Interest Amount</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the aggregate amount of Interest Proceeds that has been received during the relevant Collection Period (and, if such Collection Period does not end on a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day).

"<u>Collateral Manager</u>" means TCW Asset Management Company LLC, or any successor in such capacity in accordance with the Collateral Management Agreement.

"<u>Collateral Management Agreement</u>" means the collateral management agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, between the Borrower and the Collateral Manager relating to the Facility and the Collateral, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

"<u>Collateral Management Fees</u>" means the fees described in the first sentence of Section 4 of the Collateral Management Agreement.

"<u>Collateral Obligation</u>" means an Eligible First Lien Loan, an Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loan or an Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan or a Participation Interest therein that, as of the date of acquisition by the Borrower (or its binding commitment to acquire the same), meets each of the following criteria, as shall be determined by the Collateral Manager:

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)permits purchase by, or assignment to, the Borrower and the pledge thereof to the Collateral Agent hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)is an obligation of an Obligor organized or incorporated in the United States or an Approved Foreign Jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)is denominated and payable in Dollars;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)has a Loan Rating of "Caa1" or its equivalent or higher;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)is not:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Defaulted Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Zero Coupon Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Bridge Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)an Equity Obligation or a component of an Equity Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)an obligation, a portion thereof (including any conversion option, exchange option or other similar component thereof) that is exchangeable or convertible into equity at the option of the related Obligor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Structured Finance Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Synthetic Security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Real Estate Loan and is not or is not otherwise principally secured by real estate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)a Non-Cash Paying PIK Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a Covenant Lite Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)a mezzanine loan, an unsecured loan or a loan subordinated in collateral recovery to any other obligation of the Obligor for borrowed money; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)an ESG Prohibited Collateral Obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)is not an obligation the repayment of which is by its terms subject to material non-credit related risk as determined by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager in good faith;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)is not currently the subject of an offer or has not been called for redemption other than an offer or redemption in exchange for cash in an amount equal

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to or greater than the full face amount of the Collateral Obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)does not constitute Margin Stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)has an original term to maturity of no more than seven (7) years;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)provides for payment of interest at least semi-annually and for full repayment of principal in cash on or before its maturity date and bears interest payable in cash, at a rate at least equal to the applicable rate set forth in clause (c) of the defined term "Material Modification";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)provides for the payment of a fixed amount of principal on or before its maturity 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)is not an obligation (other than a Revolving Collateral Loan or a Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan) pursuant to which any future advances or payments to the Obligor may be required to be made by the Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)will not cause the Borrower or the pool of assets to be required to be registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)was originated or purchased in the ordinary course of business in accordance with the then prevailing established underwriting standards, credit policies and procedures of the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)Collateral Agent has a valid, fully perfected first priority perfected security interest in such Collateral Obligation and such Collateral Obligation is subject to no other Liens (other than certain 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)the related underlying loan documents contain customary representations and warranties and financial covenants, and require the Obligor to comply with specified Maintenance Covenants, in each case, that are in compliance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the related Obligor has an EBITDA of $15,000,000 or greater for the most recent four calendar quarters; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)the ratio of the total indebtedness of the Obligor to its EBITDA is not greater than 8.0x for the most recent four calendar quarters.

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"<u>Collection Period</u>" means, with respect to any Payment Date, the period commencing immediately following the prior Collection Period (or on the Closing Date, in the case of the Collection Period relating to the first Payment Date) and ending on the 15th calendar day of the month in which such Payment Date occurs (or if any such day is not a Business Day, then the next succeeding Business Day) or, in the case of the final Collection Period preceding the Final Maturity Date or the final Collection Period preceding an optional prepayment in whole of the Advances, ending on the day preceding the Final Maturity Date or the date of such prepayment, respectively.

"<u>Collections</u>" means all cash collections, distributions, payments or other amounts received, from any Person in respect of any Collateral Obligations constituting Collateral,

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including all principal, interest, fees, distributions and redemption and withdrawal proceeds payable to the Borrower under or in connection with any such Collateral Obligations, and all Proceeds from any sale or disposition of any such Collateral Obligations.

"<u>Commitment</u>" means, as the context may require, the Term Commitment and the Revolving Commitment.

"<u>Commitment Fee</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the applicable Fee

Letter.

"<u>Commitment Shortfall</u>" means, at any time, the positive excess, if any, of (A) the

Collateral Exposure Amount, minus (B) the Available Unfunded Amount.

"<u>Commitment Termination Date</u>" means, as the context requires, the Term Commitment Termination Date or the Revolving Commitment Termination Date.

"<u>Compliance Authority</u>" means (a) the United States government or any agency or political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the U.S. Department of State, the

U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency; (b) the government of Canada or any agency thereof; (c) the European Union or any agency thereof; (d) the government of the United Kingdom or any agency thereof; (e) the United Nations Security Council; and (f) any other Authority with jurisdiction to administer Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or International Trade Laws with respect to the conduct of a Covered Entity.

"<u>Concentration Limit</u>" means for purposes of calculating the Borrowing Base, as of any date of determination, the applicable percentage (from the table below), calculated as a percentage of Total Capitalization (unless otherwise specified):

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Concentration Limits** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Concentration Limits** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Individual Obligor Concentration Limits**1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Individual Obligor Concentration Limits**1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Largest and 2nd Largest Eligible First Lien Loan Obligors | 7.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Remaining Eligible First Lien Loan Obligors | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loan Obligors | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible First Lien Last Out Obligors | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Aggregate Concentration Limits**2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Aggregate Concentration Limits**2 |

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1 If there are multiple Loans to a single obligor, aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount will be subject to both the loan type Individual Concentration Limits and an aggregate applicable Obligor limit of 7.5% if one of the Loans is an Eligible First Lien Loan or 5%.

2 If there are multiple Loans to a single obligor, aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount will be subject to both the loan type Individual Concentration Limits and an aggregate applicable Obligor limit of 7.5% if one of the Loans is an Eligible First Lien Loan or 5%.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loans and Eligible First Lien Last Out Loans | 55% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible First Lien Last Out Loans | 35% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans with a Loan Rating of Caa1 or Below | 25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Obligor EBITDA is less than<br>$25,000,000, for the most recent four calendar quarters | 15% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. Obligor Domicile | 10% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed Rate Loans | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIP Loans | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PIK Loans | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible ESG Loan | 5.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan | 15% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans that Pay Less Frequently than Quarterly | 10% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Moody's Industry Category Concentration Limits**3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Moody's Industry Category Concentration Limits**3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Largest Moody's Industry Category | 20% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2nd Largest Moody's Industry Category | 17.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each Remaining Moody's Industry Category | 15% |

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In addition to the foregoing, with respect to any Participation Interest, (i) 30 days following the Closing Date, not more than 0.0% consist of Participation Interests agented by TCW Asset Management Company LLC or an Affiliate thereof, (ii) 60 days following the Closing Date, not more than 33% of the Participation Interests acquired on the Closing Date have not been elevated to assignments and (iii) 90 days following the Closing Date, not more than 0.0% consist of Participation Interests.

"<u>Conforming Changes</u>" means, with respect to the Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR or any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of "Base Rate," the definition of "Business Day," the definition of "Interest Accrual 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 Facility Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of the Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR or such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration

3 If there are multiple Loans to a single obligor, aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount will be subject to both the loan type Individual Concentration Limits and an aggregate applicable Obligor limit of 7.5% if one of the Loans is an Eligible First Lien Loan or 5%.

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thereof by the Facility Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Facility Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Facility Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of the Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR or the Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Facility Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Facility Documents).

"<u>Connection Income Taxes</u>" means Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by net income or that are franchise Taxes or branch profit Taxes.

"<u>Constituent Documents</u>" means in respect of any Person, the certificate or articles of formation or organization, the limited liability company agreement (including, in the case of the Borrower, the Limited Liability Company Agreement), operating agreement, partnership agreement, joint venture agreement or other applicable agreement of formation or organization (or equivalent or comparable constituent documents) and other organizational documents and by-laws and any certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation, certificate of limited partnership and other agreement, similar instrument filed or made in connection with its formation or organization, in each case, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

"<u>Control</u>" means, with respect to any Person, the direct or indirect possession of the power (i) to vote more than 50% of the equity interests having ordinary voting power for the election of directors (or the applicable equivalent) of such Person or (ii) to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through ownership, by contract, arrangement or understanding, or otherwise; <u>provided</u>, however, that an independent director or independent manager of a Person shall not be deemed to exercise control for purposes of this definition. "<u>Controlled</u>" and "<u>Controlling</u>" have the meaning correlative thereto.

"<u>Controlling Lenders</u>" means, at any time, (i) if the Facility Agent is the sole Lender, the Facility Agent, (ii) if the Facility Agent is not the sole Lender, the Facility Agent and the Lenders that have more than 50% of the aggregate Percentages, provided that at such time, the term "Controlling Lenders" shall include at least two Lenders that are not Affiliates, one of which may be the Facility Agent; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that if any Lender shall be a Defaulting Lender at such time, then each Lender's Percentage, for purposes of this definition, shall be the percentage equal to a fraction the numerator of which is the amount of such Lender's Commitment (or, in the event that such Lender's Commitments have been terminated, such Lender's outstanding Advances under that Commitment) and the denominator of which is the aggregate amount of the Commitments (or, in the event such Lender's Commitments have been terminated, the aggregate amount of the outstanding Advances under those Commitments) of the Lenders (excluding in the numerator and the denominator such Defaulting Lender's unfunded Commitments).

"<u>Covenant Lite Loan</u>" means a Collateral Obligation the Related Documents for which do not (i) contain any financial covenants or (ii) require the borrower thereunder to comply with any Maintenance Covenant.

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"<u>Covered Account</u>" means each of the Interest Collection Account, the Principal Collection Account, the Revolving Reserve Account and the Collateral Account.

"<u>Covered Entity</u>" means (a) the Borrower; (b) any Person who has pledged (or will pledge) Collateral hereunder; and (c) each Person that, directly or indirectly, controls a Person described in clauses (a) or (b) above.

"<u>Credit Estimate</u>" means, with respect to any Collateral Obligation, a numerical value representing or derived from a credit estimate obtained from Moody's or S&P.

"<u>Custodian</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the introduction to this

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"<u>Custodian Fee Schedule</u>" means the fee schedule set forth on <u>Schedule 8</u> hereto. "<u>Daily Simple SOFR</u>" means, for any day, SOFR, with the conventions for this

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rate (which will include a lookback) being established by the Facility Agent in accordance with the conventions for this rate selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for determining "Daily Simple SOFR" for business loans; <u>provided</u>, that if the Facility Agent decides that any such convention is not administratively feasible for the Facility Agent, then the Facility Agent may establish another convention in its reasonable discretion.

"<u>Default</u>" means any event which, with the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

"<u>Defaulted Equity Obligation</u>" means any Equity Obligation delivered to the Borrower upon acceptance of an Offer in respect of a Defaulted Obligation.

"<u>Defaulted Obligation</u>" means any Collateral Obligation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)as to which there has occurred and is continuing a default with respect to the payment of interest or principal, without regard to any waiver or forbearance thereof or grace period except as set forth in this clause (i); <u>provided</u>, that any such default shall be subject to a grace period of the lesser of the contractual grace period and three Business Days from the date of such default if the Collateral Manager has certified to the Facility Agent that the payment failure is not due to credit-related reasons;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)as to which any bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceeding has been initiated in connection with the obligor thereof and such proceedings have not been stayed or dismissed for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days, or as to which there has been effected any distressed exchange or other distressed debt restructuring where the obligor of such Collateral Obligation has offered the holders of such Collateral Obligation a new obligation or package of obligations that, in the commercially reasonable business judgment of the Collateral Manager, amounts to a materially diminished financial obligation; <u>provided</u>, that any Collateral Obligation received in a bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceeding or in a distressed exchange or other distressed debt restructuring will not be treated as a Defaulted Obligation if it otherwise satisfies the definition of Collateral Obligation; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, a DIP Loan (with respect to the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership proceeding, distressed exchange or other debt

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restructuring with respect to which such DIP Loan was received) will not constitute a Defaulted Obligation under this clause (ii);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)that has (x) a Moody's probability of default rating of "D" or "LD" or had such Moody's probability of default rating before such rating was withdrawn and which has not been reinstated as of the date of determination or (y) an S&P issuer rating of "SD" or "CC" or below or had such issuer rating of S&P before such rating was withdrawn and which has not been reinstated as of the date of determination (in each case excluding DIP Loans); 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)that is pari passu with or subordinated to other indebtedness for borrowed money owing by the issuer thereof, to the extent that (x) a payment default of the type described in clause (i) has occurred with respect to such other indebtedness, (y) (a) the S&P issuer rating on such other indebtedness is "SD" or "CC" or below or had such issuer rating of S&P before such rating was withdrawn and which has not been reinstated as of the date of determination or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Moody's probability of default rating on such other indebtedness is "D" or "LD" or below or had such Moody's probability of default rating before such rating was withdrawn and which has not been reinstated as of the date of determination, or (z) as to which the lenders in respect thereof have declared the principal to be immediately due and owing following a default<u>; or</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) <u>as to which Signature Brands LLC is its Obligor; provided, that any such</u> <u>Collateral Obligation will no longer constitute a Defaulted Obligation at such date that the</u> <u>Leverage through Loan of such Collateral Obligation is less than 8.00:1.00</u>.

"<u>Defaulting Lender</u>" means, at any time, any Lender that, at such time (i) has failed for three or more Business Days after a Borrowing Date to fund its portion of an Advance required pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (other than failures to fund as a result of a *bona fide* dispute as to whether the conditions to borrowing were satisfied on the relevant Borrowing Date), (ii) has notified the Borrower or the Facility Agent in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender's obligation to fund an Advance hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender's determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (iii) has failed, within three Business Days after written request by the Facility Agent or the Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Facility Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (iii) upon receipt of such written confirmation by the Facility Agent and the Borrower) or (iv) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (x) become the subject of a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code or any other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, receivership, insolvency, reorganization or similar debtor relief laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(y) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership of acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or

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indirect parent company thereof by a governmental Authority so long as such

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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 judgment or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by the Facility Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any one or more of clauses (i) through (iv) shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error.

"<u>Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan</u>" means a Collateral Obligation that (a) requires the Borrower to make one or more future advances to the Obligor under the Related Documents, (b) specifies a maximum amount that can be borrowed on one or more fixed borrowing dates, and (c) does not permit the re-borrowing of any amount previously repaid by the Obligor thereunder; <u>provided</u> that any such Collateral Obligation will be a Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan only to the extent of undrawn commitments and solely until all commitments by the Borrower to make advances on such Collateral Obligation to the Obligor under the Related Documents expire or are terminated or are reduced to zero.

"<u>Deliver</u>" or "<u>Delivered</u>" or "<u>Delivery</u>" means the taking of the following steps:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each Certificated Security (other than a Clearing Corporation Security), Instrument and Participation Interest in which the Participation Interest is represented by an Instrument:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing the delivery of such Certificated Security or Instrument to the Custodian by registering the same in the name of the Custodian or its affiliated nominee or by endorsing the same to the Custodian or in blank;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Certificated Security or Instrument is credited to the applicable Covered Account; 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;&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)causing the Custodian to maintain continuous possession of such Certificated Security or Instrument;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each Uncertificated Security (other than a Clearing Corporation Security), unless covered by clause (e) below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing such Uncertificated Security to be continuously registered on the books of the issuer thereof to the Custodian; 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;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Uncertificated Security is credited to the applicable Covered Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each Clearing Corporation Security:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing the creation of a Security Entitlement to such Clearing Corporation Security by causing the relevant Clearing Corporation to credit such Clearing Corporation Security to a securities account of the Custodian, 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;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Clearing Corporation Security is credited to the applicable Covered Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each security issued or guaranteed by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof and that is maintained in book-entry records of a Federal Reserve Bank (each such security, a "<u>Government Security</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;&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)causing the creation of a Security Entitlement to such Government Security by the credit of such Government Security to a securities account of the Custodian at such Federal Reserve Bank, 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;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Government Security is credited to the applicable Covered Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each Security Entitlement not governed by clauses (a) through (d) above:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing a Securities Intermediary to create a Security Entitlement by (x) indicating on its books and records that the underlying Financial Asset has been credited to the Custodian's securities account, (y) receiving a Financial Asset or acquiring the underlying Financial Asset, and in either case, accepting it for credit to the Custodian's securities account or (z) becoming obligated under other law, regulation or rule to credit the underlying Financial Asset to the Custodian's securities account, 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;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Security Entitlement (or all rights and property of the Custodian representing such Security Entitlement) is credited to the applicable Covered Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of Cash or Money:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing the delivery of such Cash or Money to the Custodian, or in the case of Money that is not Dollars, causing the conversion thereof to Dollars and the delivery of such Dollars to the Custodian,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)causing the Custodian to credit such Dollars to a securities account maintained as a related-account or sub-account of the applicable Covered Account, 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;&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)causing the Custodian to indicate continuously on its books and records that such Dollars are credited to the applicable Covered Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of each item of Collateral, causing to be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State an effective and properly completed UCC financing statement that names the Borrower as debtor and the Collateral Agent as secured party

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and that covers all assets of the Borrower; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)in the case of each Loan Asset that is not a Security or an Instrument, causing the delivery to the Custodian of a facsimile copy of the related Loan Assignment Agreement evidencing the assignment of such Loan Asset from the Fund or any prior third party owner thereof to the Borrower and from the Borrower in blank.

"<u>Determination Date</u>" means the last day of each Collection Period. "<u>DIP Loan</u>" means an obligation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)obtained or incurred after the entry of an order of relief in a case pending under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 a debtor in possession as described in Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code or a trustee (if appointment of such trustee has been ordered pursuant to Section 1104 of the Bankruptcy Code);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)on which the related Obligor is required to pay interest and/or principal on a current basis; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)approved by a Final Order or Interim Order of the bankruptcy court so long as such obligation is (A) fully secured by a lien on the debtor's otherwise unencumbered assets pursuant to Section 364(c)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, (B) fully secured by a lien of equal or senior priority on property of the debtor's estate that is otherwise subject to a lien pursuant to Section 364(d) of the Bankruptcy Code or (C) is secured by a junior lien on the debtor's encumbered assets (so long as such loan is fully secured based on the most recent current valuation or appraisal report, if any, of the debtor).

"<u>Dollars</u>" and "<u>$</u>" mean lawful money of the United States.

"<u>Disqualified Lender</u>" means each Person identified by the Borrower in writing to the Facility Agent and set forth on <u>Schedule 4</u> (such list, as supplemented from time to time by the Borrower after the Closing Date in writing to the Facility Agent, the "<u>DQ List</u>"); <u>provided</u> that at no time shall such DQ List include a commercial lender (<u>i</u>.<u>e</u>., a national bank, a state chartered bank or other similarly regulated lending institution) or insurance company. The identification of a Disqualified Lender after the Closing Date shall not retroactively disqualify any Person that has previously acquired an assignment or participation interest in any Loan or Commitment (or any Person that, prior to such identification, has entered into a bona fide and binding trade for either of the foregoing and has not yet acquired such assignment or participation).

"<u>Distribution Amounts</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 8.02(d)</u>. "<u>Dodd-Frank Act</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.09(a)</u>. "<u>Due Date</u>" means each date on which any payment is due on a Collateral

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Obligation in accordance with its terms.

"<u>Early Amortization Event</u>" means the occurrence of one or more of the following

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events:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)the existence of a Borrowing Base Deficiency;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)the Interest Coverage Test is not satisfied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)the Weighted Average Leverage exceeds 6.00:1.00;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)a Key Person Event has occurred and is continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)as of the last calendar day of the prior fiscal quarter (subject to a 5-day

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grace period), the Asset Coverage Ratio of the Fund was less than 200% or, with the consent of the Facility Agent, was less than 150% and Collateral Manager has not provided a plan satisfactory to the Facility Agent to bring the Asset Coverage Ratio back into compliance with such requirements; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)a "cause" event under Section 13 of the Collateral Management Agreement has occurred and is continuing or the Collateral Manager resigns or is otherwise removed or replaced or is in the process of being removed or replaced.

"<u>Early Amortization Priority of Payments</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(a)(iv)</u>.

"<u>EBITDA</u>" means, with respect to any period and any Collateral Obligation, the meaning of "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" or any comparable definition in the Related Documents for such period for such Collateral Obligation.

"<u>Effective Spread</u>" means, with respect to any Floating Rate Loan that bears interest based on the Benchmark, its stated spread over the Benchmark or, if such Floating Rate Loan bears interest based on a floating rate index other than the Benchmark, the Effective Spread shall be the then applicable base rate applicable to such Floating Rate Loan plus the rate at which such Floating Rate Loan pays interest in excess of such base rate minus the Benchmark for the then applicable Interest Accrual Period; <u>provided</u> that with respect to (i) the funded portion of any commitment under any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan that bears interest based on the Benchmark, the Effective Spread will be its stated spread over the Benchmark or, if such funded portion bears interest based on a floating rate index other than the Benchmark, the Effective Spread shall be the then applicable base rate applicable to such funded portion plus the rate at which such funded portion pays interest in excess of such base rate minus the Benchmark for the then applicable Interest Accrual Period; and (ii) any Benchmark Floor Obligation, the Effective Spread will be its stated spread over the Benchmark plus, if positive,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) the Benchmark floor value minus (y) the Benchmark for the then applicable interest period; provided that, that the Effective Spread of any floating rate Collateral Obligation shall (a) be deemed to be zero, to the extent that the Borrower or the Collateral Manager has actual knowledge that no payment of cash interest on such floating rate Collateral Obligation will be made by the Obligor thereof during the applicable due period, (b) not include any non-cash

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interest and (c) not include any Non-Cash Paying PIK Loan.

"<u>Eligibility Criteria</u>" means, with respect to the acquisition of any Collateral Obligation, each of the following at the time of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)such obligation is a Collateral Obligation, and each of the representations and warranties as to such Collateral Obligation are true and correct on such 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)there is no Borrowing Base Deficiency and no Borrowing Base Deficiency will result from 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)no Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing or, if a Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing, the Low Diversity Threshold is satisfied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Obligor of such Collateral Obligation is not operating in a Prohibited Industry Category;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the Weighted Average Spread Test is satisfied immediately after giving effect to such acquisition, or if not satisfied, then maintained or improved after giving effect to 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)the Weighted Average Rating Test is satisfied immediately after giving effect to such acquisition, or if not satisfied, then maintained or improved after giving effect to such acquisition; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)the Weighted Average Life Test is satisfied immediately after giving effect to such acquisition, or if not satisfied, then maintained or improved after giving effect to such acquisition.

"<u>Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loan</u>" means a Loan that (i) is not (and by its terms is not permitted to become) subordinate in right of payment to any other debt for borrowed money incurred by the obligor of such Loan (other than with respect to a Senior Working Capital Facility), (ii) is secured by a valid first priority perfected security interest or lien on specified collateral securing the obligor's obligations under the Loan, (iii) the value of the collateral securing the Loan together with other attributes of the obligor (including, the obligors general financial condition and its ability to generate cash flow available for debt service and other demand for that cash flow) is adequate (in the commercially reasonable judgment of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager) to repay the Loan and all other senior or pari-passu indebtedness, and (iv) is not secured solely or primarily by common stock or other equity interests.

"<u>Eligible ESG Loan</u>" means a Loan to an Obligor where the Obligor's Primary

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Business Activity is (i) oil and gas production and use for energy production (except for efficient gas power plants) and/or (ii) providing and operating dedicated infrastructure for oil and gas production, including offshore shipping assets (except for offshore service, supply and subsea assets).

"<u>Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan</u>" means a Loan (i) that is, upon a default of the Loan, subordinate in right of payment to other first lien indebtedness incurred by the obligor, (ii) that is secured by a valid first priority perfected security interest or lien on specified collateral securing the obligor's obligations under the Loan, (iii) for which the value of the collateral securing the Loan together with other attributes of the obligor (including, the obligors general financial condition and its ability to generate cash flow available for debt service and other demand for that cash flow) is adequate (in the commercially reasonable judgment of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager) to repay the Loan and all other senior or pari-passu indebtedness, (iv) that is not secured solely or primarily by common stock or other equity interests and (v) for which the ratio of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Obligor's other first lien indebtedness senior to the Loan, net of unrestricted cash and unrestricted cash equivalents to (ii) EBITDA for the most recent four calendar quarters, does not exceed 2.00:1.00; <u>provided</u> however, if a Loan fails to be an Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan solely due to clause

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) above, the Loan shall deemed to be an Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan.

"<u>Eligible First Lien Loan</u>" means a Loan that (i) is not (and by its terms is not permitted to become) subordinate in right of payment to any other debt for borrowed money incurred by the obligor of such Loan (other than with respect to a Senior Working Capital Facility, if any, provided that the outstanding principal balance and unfunded commitments of such Senior Working Capital Facility does not exceed 30% of the sum of (a) the outstanding principal balance and unfunded commitments of such Senior Working Capital Facility, plus (b) the outstanding principal balance of the Loan, plus (c) the outstanding principal balance of any other debt for borrowed money incurred by such obligor that is pari passu with such Loan), (ii) is secured by a valid first priority perfected security interest or lien on specified collateral securing the obligor's obligations under the Loan, (iii) the value of the collateral securing the Loan together with other attributes of the obligor (including, the obligors general financial condition and its ability to generate cash flow available for debt service and other demand for that cash flow) is adequate (in the commercially reasonable judgment of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager) to repay the Loan and all other senior or pari-passu indebtedness, and (iv) is not secured solely or primarily by common stock or other equity interests.

"<u>Eligible Foreign Obligor</u>" means an Obligor organized in an Approved Foreign

Jurisdiction.

"<u>Eligible Hedge Agreement</u>" means an interest rate hedge agreement entered into

by the Borrower with an Eligible Hedge Counterparty and consented to by the Controlling Lenders and as to which it obtains written advice of counsel that such Hedge Agreement will not cause any person to be required to register as a "commodity pool operator" (within the meaning of the Commodity Exchange Act) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in connection with the Borrower.

"<u>Eligible Hedge Counterparty</u>" means, in respect of a counterparty, a party that

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)(i) is incorporated or organized under the laws of the United States (or any state thereof) or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) is the United States branch of a bank organized outside of the United States (provided such branch of a bank organized outside of the United States is duly authorized and licensed to transact business in the United States), (b) is consented to by the Facility Agent and the Controlling Lenders, and (c) has (or such counterparty is guaranteed by an Affiliate having) a Moody's long-term rating of at least "A2" (and, if "A2", not on credit watch for possible downgrade) and a Moody's short-term rating of at least "Prime-1" (and, if "Prime-1", not on credit watch for possible downgrade) or an S&P long-term rating of at least "A" (and, if "A", not on credit watch for possible downgrade) and an S&P short-term rating of at least "A-1" (and, if "A-1", not on credit watch for possible downgrade).

"<u>Eligible Investments</u>" means any Dollar investment that, at the time it is Delivered (directly or through an intermediary or bailee), is one or more of the following obligations or securities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)direct obligations of, and obligations the timely payment of principal and interest on which is fully and expressly guaranteed by, the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States the obligations of which are expressly backed by the full faith and credit of the United States;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)demand and time deposits in, certificates of deposit of, trust accounts with, bankers' acceptances payable within 183 days of issuance by, or federal funds sold by any depository institution or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state thereof and subject to supervision and examination by federal and/or state banking authorities, so long as the commercial paper and/or the debt obligations of such depository institution or trust company (or, in the case of the principal depository institution in a holding company system, the commercial paper or debt obligations of such holding company) at the time of such investment or contractual commitment providing for such investment have a long-term credit rating by Moody's that is no lower than Moody's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S. and by S&P that is no lower than S&P's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S., in the case of long-term debt obligations, or a short-term credit rating of "Prime-1" by Moody's (which is not then on credit watch for possible downgrade by Moody's) and "A-1+" by S&P at the time of such investment, in the case of commercial paper and short-term debt obligations; provided, that in the case of commercial paper and short-term debt obligations with a maturity of longer than 91 days, the issuer thereof must also have at the time of such investment a long-term credit rating by Moody's that is no lower than Moody's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S. and by S&P that is no lower than S&P's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)commercial paper (excluding extendible commercial paper and asset-backed commercial paper) that either bear interest or are sold at a discount from the face amount thereof and have a maturity of not more than 183 days from their date of issuance issued by any corporation incorporated under the laws of the

U.S. whose short-term credit rating is "Prime-1" by Moody's (which is not then

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on credit watch for possible downgrade by Moody's) and "A-1+" by S&P at the time of such investment, in the case of commercial paper and short-term debt obligations; provided, that in the case of commercial paper and short-term debt obligations with a maturity of longer than 91 days, the Borrower thereof must also have at the time of such investment a long-term credit rating by Moody's that is no lower than Moody's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S. and by S&P that is no lower than S&P's then current long-term sovereign rating of the U.S.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)shares or other securities of non-United States registered money market funds which have, at all times, a credit rating of "AAAm" by S&P and a credit rating of "Aaamf" by Moody's; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)Cash;

<u>provided</u> that (1) Eligible Investments purchased with funds in the Interest Collection Account or the Principal Collection Account shall be held until maturity except as otherwise specifically provided herein and shall include only such obligations, other than those referred to in clause (iv) above, as mature (or are putable at par to the issuer thereof) no later than the earlier of (x) 60 days after the date of acquisition thereof or (y) the Business Day prior to the next Payment Date; and (2) none of the foregoing obligations shall constitute Eligible Investments if (a) such obligation has an "f", "r", "<u>p</u>", "<u>pi</u>", "<u>q</u>" or "t" subscript assigned by S&P, (b) all, or substantially all, of the remaining amounts payable thereunder consist of interest and not principal payments,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) such obligation is subject to withholding tax unless the issuer of the obligation is required to make "<u>gross-up</u>" payments for the full amount of such withholding tax, (d) such obligation is secured by real property, (e) such obligation is purchased at a price greater than 100% of the principal or face amount thereof, (f) such obligation is subject of a tender offer, voluntary redemption, exchange offer, conversion or other similar action, (g) in the Borrower or the Collateral Manager's judgment, such obligation is subject to material non-credit related risks, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) the acquisition (including the manner of acquisition), ownership, enforcement and disposition of such obligation would cause the Borrower to be subject to Tax on a net income basis in any jurisdiction other than its jurisdiction of incorporation. Any such investment, whether or not expressly stated above, may be issued by or with or acquired from or through the Custodian or any of its Affiliates, or any entity to which the Custodian provides services or receives compensation (<u>provided</u> that such investment otherwise meets the applicable requirements set forth above), and in connection therewith the Custodian may assess and receive its usual and customary fees and charges related thereto (so long as such fees and charges are reasonable and consistent with the amounts that would be received in an arm's length transaction).

"<u>Environmental Law</u>" means any law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction or decree of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, or of any governmental Authority relating to pollution or protection of the environment or the treatment, storage, disposal, release, threatened release or handling of hazardous materials, and all local laws and regulations related to environmental matters and any specific agreements entered into with any competent authorities which include commitments related to environmental matters.

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"<u>Equity Kicker</u>" means, one or more warrants or equity rights attached to or delivered with a loan which would otherwise satisfy the definition of Collateral Obligation.

"<u>Equity Obligation</u>" means any (a) Equity Kicker; (b) Defaulted Equity Obligation; and (c) other equity obligation that does not entitle the holder thereof to receive periodic payments of interest and one or more installments of principal, including those received by the Borrower as a result of the exercise or conversion of an Equity Kicker or other convertible or exchangeable Collateral Obligation.

"<u>ERISA</u>" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.

"<u>ERISA Event</u>" means (a) any "reportable event," as defined in Section 4043(c) of ERISA or the regulations issued thereunder with respect to a Borrower Plan (other than an event for which the thirty (30) day notice requirement is waived); (b) the failure with respect to any Borrower Plan to satisfy the "minimum funding standard" (as defined in Sections 412 and 430 of the Code or Sections 302 and 303 of ERISA); (c) the filing pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard with respect to any Borrower Plan; (d) a determination that any Borrower Plan is, or is expected to be, in "at risk" status (as defined in Section 430(i) of the Code or Section 303(i) of ERISA); (e) the incurrence by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group of any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to the termination of any Borrower Plan (other than for premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA); (f) (i) the receipt by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group from the PBGC of a notice of determination that the PBGC intends to terminate any Borrower Plan or to have a trustee appointed for any Borrower Plan, or (ii) the filing by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group of a notice of intent to terminate any Borrower Plan; (g) the incurrence by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group of any liability (i) with respect to the withdrawal from or termination of a Borrower Plan pursuant to Sections 4063 and 4064 of ERISA, (ii) with respect to a facility closing pursuant to Section 4062(e) of ERISA, or (iii) with respect to the withdrawal or partial withdrawal from any Borrower Multiemployer Plan; (h) the receipt by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group of any notice concerning the imposition of Withdrawal Liability or a determination that a Borrower Multiemployer Plan is, or is expected to be, in "endangered status" or "critical status," within the meaning of Section 432 of the Code or Section 305 of ERISA or is or is expected to be "insolvent" or in "reorganization," within the meaning of Section 4245 or 4241 of ERISA; or (i) the failure of the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group to make any required contribution to a Borrower Multiemployer Plan.

"<u>ERISA Group</u>" means each controlled group of corporations or trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) under common control that is treated as a single employer under Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (or Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code for purposes of Section 302 of ERISA and Section 412 of the Code) with the Borrower.

"<u>ESG Prohibited Collateral Obligation</u>" means any Loan, debt obligation or debt security of an Obligor where the Obligor's Primary Business Activity is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the production or marketing of controversial weapons (including

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antipersonnel landmines, cluster weapons or nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and/or their critical components) or the development of nuclear weapons programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the manufacture of fully completed and operational assault weapons or firearm;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the production or marketing of thermal coal or generating electricity from thermal coal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the exploration, production or transportation of oil from oil sands or unconventional oil and gas extraction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 production of tobacco;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)the trade in endangered or protected wildlife;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the production or distribution of opioids;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)unsustainable palm oil production; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)clearing of primary tropical moist forests, illegal logging or uncontrolled and/or illegal use of fire.

"<u>Event of Default</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 6.01</u>. "<u>Exchange Act</u>" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the

rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, all as from time to time in effect, or any successor

law, rules or regulations, and any reference to any statutory or regulatory provision shall be deemed to be a reference to any successor statutory or regulatory provision.

"<u>Excluded Taxes</u>" means any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to a Secured Party or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Secured Party: (i) Taxes imposed on (or measured by) net income or net profits or franchise Taxes, in each case,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) imposed by the jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) under the laws of which such Secured Party is organized or in which its principal office is located, or in the case of any Lender, in which its applicable lending office is located or (B) that are Other Connection Taxes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) branch profits Taxes imposed under Section 884 of the Code, or any similar Taxes under state, local or non-U.S. law, (iii) in the case of any Lender, U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Lender with respect to an applicable interest in an Advance or a Note pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which (A) such Lender acquires such interest in the Advance or Note (other than pursuant to an assignment request by the Borrower) or (B) such Lender designates a successor lending office (other than pursuant to a request by the Borrower) at which it maintains its interest in an Advance or a Note other than at the request of the Borrower, except in each case, to the extent the Lender or such Lender's assignor was entitled, at the time that the successor lending office is designated or at the time of such assignment, as the case may be, to receive additional amounts from the Borrower with respect to such Taxes pursuant to <u>Section 12.03</u>, (iv) Taxes that are imposed by reason of FATCA, and (v) Taxes that are

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attributable to a Secured Party's failure to comply with the

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requirements of <u>Section 12.03(g)</u>.

"<u>Facility</u>" means the debt facilities governed by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents.

"<u>Facility Agent</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the introduction to this

Agreement.

"<u>Facility Agent Fee</u>" means the fees to be paid by the Borrower to PNC as a

facility agent fee pursuant to the applicable Fee Letter on the Closing Date as a Closing Date Expense and thereafter in accordance with the Priority of Payments or otherwise.

"<u>Facility Documents</u>" means this Agreement, the Notes, the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the Account Control Agreement, the Fee Letter, the Collateral Agent Fee Letter, the Collateral Management Agreement and any other security agreements and other instruments entered into or delivered by or on behalf of the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 5.01(c)</u> to create, perfect or otherwise evidence the Collateral Agent's security interest and any other agreements delivered to the Facility Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Custodian and/or the Lenders in furtherance of or pursuant to any of the foregoing.

"<u>Facility Margin Level</u>" has the meaning set forth in the applicable Fee Letter. "<u>Fair Market Value</u>" means for any Collateral Obligation either (i) the most recent

quarterly fair market value approved by the Fund based on the valuations included in a report

prepared by the Fund's Independent Valuation Firm; <u>provided</u> that for purposes of determining Fair Market Value under clause (i), if the Independent Valuation Firm provides a range of market values, the Fair Market Value shall not exceed the mid-point of such range of market values reported by the Independent Valuation Firm or (ii) if prior to the Fund's first fair market valuation for the Collateral Obligation, the purchase price thereof.

"<u>FAS 166/167 Regulatory Capital Rules</u>" means the final rule titled Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance: Regulatory Capital; Impact of Modifications to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Consolidation of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Programs; and Other Related Issues, adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury; Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of Treasury on December 15, 2009.

"<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 regulations or official interpretations thereof, any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code and any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement, treaty or convention among Governmental Authorities and implementing such Sections of the Code.

"<u>Federal Funds Rate</u>" means, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight federal

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funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by federal funds

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brokers, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day on such transactions received by the Facility Agent from three federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it; <u>provided</u> that, if at any time a Lender is borrowing overnight funds from a Federal Reserve Bank that day, the Federal Funds Rate for such Lender for such day shall be the average rate per annum at which such overnight borrowings are made on that day as promptly reported by such Lender to the Borrower, the Calculation Agent and the Agents in writing. Each determination of the Federal Funds Rate by a Lender pursuant to the foregoing proviso shall be conclusive and binding except in the case of manifest error.

"<u>Fee Letter</u>" means any fee letter dated as of the Closing Date between PNC and/or the Structuring Agent and the Borrower and any fee letter between the Borrower and any Lender, including PNC, and/or the Structuring Agent after the Closing Date.

"<u>Final Maturity Date</u>" means April 28<u>1</u>, 2028<u>2030</u> (or such later date as may be extended in accordance with <u>Section 2.06(c)</u> hereof, or as may be otherwise agreed in writing by the Borrower and each of the Lenders and notified in writing to the Agents).

"<u>Final Order</u>" means an order, judgment, decree or ruling the operation or effect of which has not been stayed, reversed or amended and as to which order, judgment, decree or ruling (or any revision, modification or amendment thereof) the time to appeal or to seek review or rehearing has expired and as to which no appeal or petition for review or rehearing was filed or, if filed, remains pending.

"<u>Financial Asset</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(9) of the UCC. "<u>Financing Statements</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 9-102(a)(39) of the

UCC.

"<u>FINRA</u>" means the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. or any

successor entity.

"<u>First Lien Last Out Loan Ineligible Percentage</u>" means for each Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan that does not satisfy clause (v) of the definition thereof, a percentage equal to the greater of (i) zero and (ii)(A) one minus (B) the ratio of (x)(1) the product of (a) 4.5 and (b) EBITDA for the most recent four calendar quarters, minus (2) the aggregate principal amount of all Obligor's other first lien indebtedness senior to the Loan, net of unrestricted cash and unrestricted cash equivalents, to (y) the Aggregate Principal Balance of such Loan.

"<u>Fixed Rate Loan</u>" means any Collateral Obligation that bears a fixed rate of

interest.

"<u>Floating Rate Loan</u>" means any Collateral Obligation that bears a floating rate of

interest.

"<u>Foreign Lender</u>" has the meaning assigned to such

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term in <u>Section</u>

<u>12.03(g)(ii)(B)</u>.

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"<u>Fund</u>" means TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, Delaware limited liability

company.

"<u>Fund LLC Agreement</u>" means the Amended and Restated Limited Liability

Company Agreement of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC, dated as of January 21, 2022, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

"<u>GAAP</u>" means generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time in the United States.

"<u>General Intangible</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 9-102(a)(42) of the

UCC.

"<u>Governmental Authorizations</u>" means all franchises, permits, licenses, approvals,

consents and other authorizations of all Authorities.

"<u>Governmental Filings</u>" means all filings, including franchise and similar tax filings, and the payment of all fees, assessments, interests and penalties associated with such filings with all Authorities.

"<u>Government Official</u>" means any officer, employee, official, representative, or any Person acting for or on behalf of any Authority, government-owned or government-controlled association, organization, business, or enterprise, or public international organization, any political party or official thereof and any candidate for political office.

"<u>Incremental Commitment</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>2.17</u>.

"<u>Incremental Commitment Effective Date</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term

in <u>Section 2.17</u>.

"<u>Incremental Lender</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.17</u>. "<u>Indemnified Party</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>. "<u>Indemnified Taxes</u>" means (a) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or

with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower under this Agreement and (b) to the extent not otherwise described in the preceding clause (a), Other Taxes.

"<u>Independent</u>" means, as to any Person, any other Person who (i) does not have and is not committed to acquire any material direct or indirect financial interest in such Person or in any Affiliate of such Person, (ii) is not connected with such Person as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, partner, director, manager, member or Person performing similar functions and (iii) is not Affiliated with an entity that fails to satisfy the criteria set forth in (i) and (ii).

"<u>Independent Valuation Firm</u>" means, Lincoln International, Houlihan Lokey, Duff & Phelps and any additional valuation firms approved by the Borrower and the Controlling

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Lenders.

"<u>Insolvency Event</u>" means with respect to a specified Person, (a) the filing of a

petition seeking the entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the premises in respect of such Person or any substantial part of its property in an involuntary case under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable insolvency law now or hereafter in effect, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official for such Person or for any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of such Person's affairs, and such petition shall remain undismissed within sixty (60) days of filing or immediately upon entry of such decree or order; or (b) the commencement by such Person of a voluntary case under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable insolvency law now or hereafter in effect, or the consent by such Person to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law, or the consent by such Person to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official for such Person or for any substantial part of its property, or the making by such Person of any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the failure by such Person generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or any other similar relief shall be granted against such Person under any applicable federal, state or other law and such relief is not vacated within sixty

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(60) days, or the admission in writing by such Person of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of action by such Person in furtherance of any of the foregoing.

"<u>Instrument</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 9-102(a)(47) of the UCC. "<u>Interest Accrual Period</u>" means, with respect to any SOFR Rate Advance, the

period beginning on the relevant Borrowing Date, and ending on the numerically corresponding

day one month, three months, or six months thereafter, in each case, subject to the availability thereof. Notwithstanding the first sentence hereof, (A) any Interest Accrual Period which would otherwise end on a date which is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in the next calendar month, in which case such Interest Accrual Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, (B) no Interest Accrual Period shall extend beyond the Final Maturity Date, and (C) any Interest Accrual Period 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 Accrual Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the last calendar month of such Interest Accrual Period.

"<u>Interest Collection Account</u>" means the trust account established pursuant to <u>Section 8.02(a)(i)</u>.

"<u>Interest Collection Priority of Payments</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(a)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Interest Coverage Test</u>" means a test that is satisfied at any time on and after the third Payment Date after the Closing Date if the ratio of (A) the Collateral Interest Amount at such time for the three most recent Payment Dates, to (B) the sum of all amounts payable (or expected at such time to be payable) pursuant to clauses (A), (B), (C) and (D) in <u>Section</u> <u>9.01(a)(i)</u> on the three most recent Payment Dates, is 250% or greater.

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"<u>Interest Proceeds</u>" means, with respect to any Collection Period or the related Determination Date, without duplication, the sum 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)all payments of interest and other income received by the Borrower during such Collection Period on the Collateral Obligations and the other Collateral, including the accrued interest received in connection with a sale thereof during such Collection Period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 principal and interest payments received by the Borrower during such Collection Period on Eligible Investments purchased with Interest Proceeds; and all interest payments received by the Borrower during such Collection Period on Eligible Investments purchased with amounts credited to the Revolving Reserve Account; and all interest payments received by the Borrower during such Collection Period on Eligible Investments purchased with Principal Proceeds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 amendment and waiver fees, late payment fees (including compensation for delayed settlement or trades), and all protection fees and other fees and commissions received by the Borrower during such Collection Period, unless the Collateral Manager notifies the Agents before such Determination Date (and in no event later than 10 days following receipt thereof) that the Borrower or the Collateral Manager in its sole discretion has determined that such payments are to be treated as Principal Proceeds; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)commitment fees, origination fees, facility fees, anniversary fees, ticking fees and other similar fees received by the Borrower during such Collection Period unless the Collateral Manager notifies the Agents before such Determination Date (and in no event later than 10 days following receipt thereof) that the Borrower or the Collateral Manager in its sole discretion has determined that such payments are to be treated as Principal Proceeds

<u>provided</u> that, any Unidentified Proceeds, even if on deposit in the Interest Collection Account, shall not be considered Interest Proceeds for any purposes, until such proceeds have been recognized as Interest Proceeds in the Interest Collection Account in accordance with <u>Section</u> <u>8.02(e)</u>.

"<u>Interim Order</u>" means an order, judgment, decree or ruling entered after notice and a hearing conducted in accordance with Rule 4001(c) under the Bankruptcy Code granting interim authorization, the operation or effect of which has not been stayed, reversed or amended.

"<u>International Trade Laws</u>" means all Laws relating to economic and financial sanctions, trade embargoes, export controls, customs and anti-boycott measures.

"<u>Investment Company Act</u>" means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Joinder Agreement</u>" means a joinder or similar agreement entered into by any Person (including any Lender) under <u>Section 2.17</u> pursuant to which such Person shall provide an

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Incremental Commitment hereunder and (if such Person is not then a Lender) shall become a

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Lender party hereto.

"<u>Key Person Event</u>" has the meaning specified in <u>Section 6.3</u> of the Fund LLC

Agreement.

"<u>Law</u>" means any action, code, consent decree, constitution, decree, directive,

enactment, finding, guideline, law, injunction, interpretation, judgment, order, ordinance, policy statement, proclamation, promulgation, regulation, requirement, rule, rule of law, rule of public policy, settlement agreement, statute, or writ, of any Authority, or any particular section, part or provision thereof.

"<u>Lenders</u>" means the Persons listed on <u>Schedule 1</u> and any other Person that shall have become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance in accordance with the terms hereof, other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance.

"<u>Leverage through Loan</u>" means, with respect to any Collateral Obligation (or Loan) the ratio of (i) Net Debt through TCW to (ii) EBITDA for the most recent four calendar quarters.

"<u>Liabilities</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>.

"<u>Lien</u>" means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, encumbrance, lien or security interest (statutory or other), or preference, priority or other security agreement, charge or preferential arrangement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing, and any filing authorized by the Borrower of any

.financing statement under the UCC or comparable law of any jurisdiction).

"<u>Limited Liability Company Agreement</u>" means the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Borrower dated September 13, 2022, as originally executed and as supplemented, amended and restated from time to time in accordance with its terms.

"<u>Loan</u>" means any loan or extension of credit.

"<u>Loan Advance Rate</u>" means 65% for Eligible First Lien Loans, 55% for Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loans and 50% for Eligible First Lien Last Out Loans.

"<u>Loan Asset(s)</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 8.03(b)</u>.

"<u>Loan Assignment Agreement</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

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<u>8.03(b)</u>.

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"<u>Loan Rating</u>" means the following;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)if the Loan has a monitored publicly available rating from S&P or Moody's

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that addresses the full amount of the principal and interest promised, the lowest of such ratings;

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)if the preceding clause (i) does not apply, but if the Obligor thereunder has a corporate family rating from S&P or Moody's, the lowest of such corporate family ratings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)if the preceding clauses (i) and (ii) do not apply and a Credit Estimate has been assigned by S&P or Moody's to such Collateral Obligation, the lowest of such Credit Estimates; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)if the preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) do not apply, the Loan Rating calculated pursuant to Moody's RiskCalc; provided that, if sufficient information is not yet available to calculate the Loan Rating pursuant to Moody's RiskCalc and the Loan satisfies the conditions specified in <u>Section 5.01(l)</u>, the Loan Rating shall be deemed to be "Caa1" until such time as the Loan Rating pursuant to Moody's RiskCalc has been determined.

"<u>Loan Rating Exception Obligation</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 5.01(l)</u>.

"<u>Low Diversity Event</u>" means the aggregate number of Obligors is twelve or

fewer.

"<u>Low Diversity Threshold</u>" means, a threshold that is satisfied as of any date of

determination, if the excess of (a) (i) the Aggregate Principal Balance of the Collateral Obligations *plus* (ii) amounts in the Principal Collection Account *less* (iii) amounts which, in the reasonable good faith determination of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager, are expected to be due pursuant to clauses (A) through (D) of <u>Section 9.01(a)(i)</u>, used for the purchase of Collateral Obligations pursuant to <u>Section 10.02</u> or used to settle unsettled purchases of Collateral Obligations, *over* (b) the then aggregate principal amount of outstanding Advances is at least equal to the Aggregate Principal Balance of the Collateral Obligations of the four largest Obligors at such time.

"<u>Maintenance Covenant</u>" means, a covenant by any borrower to comply with one or more financial covenants (including without limitation any covenant relating to cash flow coverage test or leverage) during each reporting period, whether or not such borrower has taken any specified action.

"<u>Margin Stock</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in Regulation U.

"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means any event that has, or could reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect on (a) the business, assets, financial condition or operations of the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager, (b) the ability of the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager to perform its material obligations under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents or (c) the material rights, interests, remedies or benefits (taken as a whole) available to the Lenders or Agents under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents.

"<u>Material Modification</u>" means any amendment or waiver of, or modification to, a credit agreement governing a Loan executed or effected on or after the date such Loan was purchased by the Borrower which:

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)reduces or forgives all or any of the Principal Balance (other than deferred or capitalized interest due under such Loan so long as the amount of interest due on any such Loan in cash on each payment date is not reduced below (i) 6.00% (if interest is charged at a fixed rate) or (ii) LIBOR + 3.00%, the Term SOFR Rate + 3.00% or Daily Simple SOFR + 3.00%, as applicable (if interest is charged at a floating rate);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)delays or extends the maturity date for such Loan; <u>provided</u>, that an extension of a Loan that is not in default or of a Loan for which a default has been cured, in each case, during the Revolving Period and which satisfies the definition of Collateral Obligation after such modification, will not be considered a Material Modification;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)waives one or more interest payments, permits any interest due in cash to be deferred or capitalized and added to the Principal Balance of such Loan; <u>provided</u> that such modification will not be considered a Material Modification so long as the amount of interest due in cash on each payment date is not reduced below (i) 6.00% (if interest is charged at a fixed rate) or (ii) LIBOR + 3.00%, the Term SOFR Rate + 3.00% or Daily Simple SOFR + 3.00%, as applicable (if interest is charged at a floating rate);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)contractually or structurally subordinates such Loan by a priority of payments, the transfer of assets in order to limit recourse to the related obligor or the granting of liens (other than permitted liens) on any of the underlying collateral securing such Loan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)substitutes, alters or releases any or all of the underlying collateral securing such Loan and any such substitution, alteration or release, which materially and adversely affects the value of such Loan in the commercially reasonable judgment of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)if the Leverage through the Loan exceeds 6.00:1.00, any waiver or amendment of a Loan's Maintenance Covenants;

provided that, the Loan must meet the definition of one of Eligible First Lien Loan, Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loan, or an Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan following a Material Modification or will otherwise not be considered a Collateral Obligation for purposes of calculating the Borrowing Base.

"<u>Money</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 1-201(24) of the UCC, and shall be deemed to include "<u>Monies</u>" wherever such term may be used herein.

"<u>Monthly Report</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 8.06(a)</u>. "<u>Monthly Report Date</u>" means the second to last Business Day of each calendar

month in each year, other than a calendar month in which a Payment Date occurs, the first of

which shall be in November 2022; <u>provided</u> that, the final Monthly Report Date shall be on the Final Maturity Date.

"<u>Monthly Report Determination Date</u>" means, with respect to any Monthly Report Date, the 15th calendar day of each calendar month in each year (or if any such day is not a Business

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"<u>Moody's</u>" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc., together with its successors.

"<u>Moody's Industry Category</u>" means any of the industry categories set forth in <u>Schedule 5</u>, including any such modifications that may be made thereto or such additional categories that may be subsequently established by Moody's and communicated by the Facility Agent to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager.

"<u>Moody's Rating Factor</u>": With respect to any Collateral Obligation, is the number set forth in the table below opposite the Loan Rating of such Collateral Obligation:

**Moody's**

**Rating Moody's**

 **<u>Loan Rating</u> <u>Factor</u> <u>Loan Rating</u> <u>Rating Factor</u>**

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| Aaa/AAA | 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ba1/BB+ | 940 |
| Aa1/AA+ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ba2/BB | 1350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aa2/AA | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ba3/BB- | 1766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aa3/AA- | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B1/B+ | 2220 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A1/A+ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B2/B | 2720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A2/A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;120 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B3/B- | 3490 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A3/A- | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;180 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caa1/CCC+ | 4770 |
| Baa1/BBB+ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;260 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caa2/CCC | 6500 |
| Baa2/BBB | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;360 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caa3/CCC- | 8070 |
| Baa3/BBB- | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;610 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ca/CC or lower | 10000 |

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For purposes of the Weighted Average Rating Test, any Collateral Obligation issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any agency or instrumentality thereof is assigned a Moody's Rating Factor of 1.

"<u>Moody's RiskCalc</u>" means Moody's KMV RiskCalc® calculated in accordance with the procedures set forth in <u>Schedule 6</u> hereto as may be reasonably modified at the sole discretion of the Facility Agent without the consent of any party, provided that any change to such calculation of Moody's RiskCalc shall be communicated to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager at least 5 Business Days prior to such change.

"<u>Multiemployer Plan</u>" means a "multiemployer plan" within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.

"<u>Net Debt through TCW</u>" means with respect to any Collateral Obligation (or Loan) the aggregate principal amount of all Obligor indebtedness senior to and pari-passu with the Loan (including the Loan), net of unrestricted cash and unrestricted cash equivalents.

"<u>Non-Cash Paying PIK Loan</u>" means a loan that permits deferral and/or capitalization of any interest or other periodic distribution otherwise due, as to which all interest or other periodic distribution otherwise due is not being paid currently in Cash.

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"<u>Note</u>" means each promissory note, if any, issued by the Borrower to a Lender in

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accordance with the provisions of <u>Section 2.03</u>, substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A-1</u> hereto or <u>Exhibit A-2</u> hereto, as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented, waived or modified.

"<u>Notice of Borrowing</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.02</u>. "<u>Notice of Prepayment</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.05</u>. "<u>Obligations</u>" means, all indebtedness, whether absolute, fixed or contingent, at

any time or from time to time owing by the Borrower to any Secured Party or any Affected

Person under or in connection with this Agreement, the Notes, the Collateral Agent Fee Letter, any Fee Letter or any other Facility Document, including all amounts payable by the Borrower in respect of the Advances, with interest thereon, and all amounts payable by the Borrower hereunder.

"<u>Obligor</u>" means in respect of any Collateral Obligation, the Person primarily obligated to pay Collections in respect of such Collateral Obligation to the Borrower.

"<u>OFAC</u>" means the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury.

"<u>Offer</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 8.07(c)</u>.

"<u>Other Connection Taxes</u>" means, in the case of any Secured Party, any Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction by reason of such Secured Party having any present or former connection with such jurisdiction (other than a connection arising from entering into, executing, delivering, performing any obligation under, receiving any payment under, receiving or perfecting a security interest under, engaging in any other transaction pursuant to, or enforcing its rights under this Agreement, the Notes or any other Facility Document or selling or assigning an interest in any Note or Loan).

"<u>Other Taxes</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.03(b)</u>. "<u>Participant</u>" means any Person to whom a participation is sold as permitted by

<u>Section 12.06(c)</u>; <u>provided</u> that, no Disqualified Lender shall be permitted to be a Participant

hereunder.

"<u>Participant Register</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

<u>12.06(c)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Participation Interest</u>" means a participation interest in a Loan that would, at the

time of acquisition, or the Borrower's commitment to acquire the same, satisfy each of the following criteria: (i) such participation would constitute a Collateral Obligation were it acquired directly, (ii) the participation provides the participant all of the economic benefit and risk of the whole or part of the Loan or commitment that is the subject of the Loan participation,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) such participation is documented under a Loan Syndications and Trading Association, Loan Market Association or similar agreement standard for loan participation transactions among institutional market participants, and (iv) such participation has been consented to in writing by

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the Facility Agent for acquisition on the Closing Date. In no event will a Participation Interest include a sub-participation interest in any Loan.

"<u>PATRIOT Act</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.17</u>. "<u>Payment Date</u>" means the last Business Day of January, April, July and October

in each year, the first of which shall be October 2022; provided that, (i) if any such day is not a

Business Day, then such Payment Date shall be the next succeeding Business Day and (ii) the final Payment Date shall be the Final Maturity Date.

"<u>Payment Date Report</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

<u>8.06(b)</u>.

"<u>PBGC</u>" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any successor

agency or entity performing substantially the same functions.

"<u>Percentage</u>" of any Lender means, subject to <u>Section 2.06(a)</u>, (a) with respect to any Lender party hereto on the date hereof, the percentage set forth opposite such Lender's name under the heading "Percentage" on <u>Schedule 1</u> hereto, as such amount is reduced by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Lender with an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Lender with an assignor, or (b) with respect to a Lender that has become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance, the percentage set forth therein as the assigning Lender's Percentage transferred, as such amount is reduced by an Assignment and Acceptance entered into between such Lender and an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Lender with an assignor.

"<u>Permitted Assignee</u>" means (a) a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, an Approved Fund, the Federal Reserve Bank, a central bank, a collateral trustee or security agent for holders of commercial paper; and (b) any other Person approved in writing by the Facility Agent (each such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned by the Facility Agent) and, unless an Event of Default under Sections 6.01(a), 6.01(d), 6.01(e) or 6.01(f) exists at the time any assignment is effected in accordance with Section 12.06, the Borrower (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed by Borrower); provided, however, that (x) each Permitted Assignee must be a Qualified Purchaser and (y) no Disqualified Lender shall qualify as a Permitted Assignee.

"<u>Permitted Lien</u>" means (i) the Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties, (ii) the restrictions on transferability imposed by the Related Documents (but only to the extent relating to customary procedural requirements and agent consents expected to be obtained in due course and not to Obligor consents) and (iii) Liens for taxes not yet payable or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP and mechanics' or suppliers' liens for services or materials supplied the payment of which is not yet overdue or for which adequate reserves have been established.

"<u>Person</u>" means an individual or a corporation (including a business trust), partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint stock company, limited

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liability company, government (or an agency or political subdivision thereof) or other entity of

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any kind.

"<u>PIK Loan</u>" means a Collateral Obligation that permits deferral and/or

capitalization of any interest or other periodic distribution otherwise due; <u>provided</u> that such Collateral Obligation will not be considered a PIK Loan for purposes of this Agreement so long as the amount of interest due in cash on each payment date is not reduced below (i) 6.00% (if interest is charged at a fixed rate) or (ii) LIBOR + 3.00%, the Term SOFR Rate + 3.00% or Daily Simple SOFR + 3.00%, as applicable (if interest is charged at a floating rate); <u>provided</u> that no more than 5.0% of the Total Capitalization may consist of Collateral Obligations in accordance with this sentence (and any excess shall be considered PIK Loans).

"<u>Plan</u>" means an "employee pension benefit plan" within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA (other than a Multiemployer Plan) which is covered by Title IV of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code.

"<u>PNC</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in the introduction to this

Agreement.

"<u>Post-Default Rate</u>" means a rate per annum equal to the rate of interest otherwise

in effect pursuant to this Agreement *plus* 2.0% per annum.

"<u>Prepayment Date</u>" means any Payment Date specified for a prepayment, in whole or in part, of the Advances, in accordance with <u>Section 2.05</u>.

"<u>Principal Balance</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)with respect to any Collateral Obligation other than a Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan, as of any date of determination, the outstanding principal amount thereof (after adjustment for any repayments and exclusive of both deferred and capitalized interest and accrued interest); 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)with respect to any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan, as of any date of determination, the outstanding principal amount thereof (after adjustment for any borrowings or repayments and exclusive of both deferred or capitalized interest and accrued interest), *plus* (except as expressly set forth in this Agreement) any undrawn commitments that have not been irrevocably reduced or withdrawn with respect to such Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan;

<u>provided</u>, in all cases, that the Principal Balance of any Equity Obligation shall be deemed to be zero.

"<u>Principal Collection Account</u>" means the trust account established pursuant to <u>Section 8.02(a)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Principal Collection Priority of Payments</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(a)(iii)</u>.

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"<u>Principal Proceeds</u>" means, with respect to any Collection Period or the related Determination Date, all amounts received by the Borrower during such Collection Period that do not constitute Interest Proceeds, including sales and unapplied proceeds of the Advances; <u>provided</u> that, any Unidentified Proceeds shall not be considered Principal Proceeds for any purposes, until such proceeds have been recognized as Principal Proceeds and have been deposited into the Principal Collection Account in accordance with <u>Section 8.02(e)</u>.

"<u>Priority of Payments</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(a)</u>. "<u>Primary Business Activity</u>" means, in relation to an Obligor, for the purposes of

determining whether a Loan, debt obligation or debt security is an ESG Prohibited Collateral

Obligation or an Eligible ESG Loan, where such Obligor derives more than 50% of its revenues from the relevant business, trade or production (as applicable).

"<u>Private Authorizations</u>" means all franchises, permits, licenses, approvals, consents and other authorizations of all Persons (other than Authorities) but excluding any customary procedural requirements and agents' consents expected to be obtained in due course in connection with the transfer of the Collateral Obligations to the Borrower.

"<u>Proceeds</u>" has, with reference to any asset or property, the meaning assigned to it under the UCC and, in any event, shall include, but not be limited to, any and all amounts from time to time paid or payable under or in connection with such asset or property.

"<u>Prohibited Industry Category</u>" means each of the following industry categories: pornography production or distribution, adult entertainment/escort services, cannabis-related businesses, deposit accounts and/or payment services for internet gaming, nominee incorporation services, cryptocurrency exchanges, predatory lending, political campaigns/committees/candidates and foreign embassies/consulates.

"<u>Prohibited Transaction</u>" means a transaction described in Section 406(a) of ERISA that is not exempted by a statutory or administrative or individual exemption pursuant to Section 408 of ERISA.

"<u>Qualified Purchaser</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.06(e)</u>. "<u>Real Estate Loan</u>" means any Loan that is directly or indirectly secured by a

mortgage or deed of trust or any security interest, in each case, on residential, commercial,

office, retail or industrial property and is underwritten as a mortgage loan (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a Loan of an Obligor whose operating cash flow is primarily derived from the sale or liquidation of the aforementioned types of property).

"<u>Register</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.06(d)</u>. "<u>Regulatory Change</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.09(a)</u>. "<u>Regulation T</u>", "<u>Regulation U</u>" and "<u>Regulation X</u>" mean Regulation T, U and

X, respectively, of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time

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to time.

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"<u>Related Documents</u>" means, with respect to any Collateral Obligation, all agreements or documents evidencing, securing, governing, relating to or giving rise to such Collateral Obligation. As used in this Agreement, each reference to the Related Documents to which the Borrower is a party shall be deemed to mean the Related Documents to which the Borrower is a party or to which the Borrower is otherwise bound.

"<u>Related Person</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.04(f)</u>. "<u>Reportable Compliance Event</u>" means that: (a) any Covered Entity becomes a

Sanctioned Person, or is charged by indictment, criminal complaint, or similar charging

instrument, arraigned, custodially detained, penalized or the subject of an assessment for a penalty, by, or enters into a settlement with an Authority in connection with any Anti-Corruption Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law or International Trade Law, or any predicate crime to any Anti-Corruption Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law or International Trade Law, or has knowledge of facts or circumstances to the effect that it is reasonably likely that any aspect of its operations represents a violation of any Anti-Corruption Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law or International Trade Law; (b) any Covered Entity engages in a transaction that has caused or would cause any Person hereunder (including the Facility Agent, the Lenders, and any underwriter, advisor, investor, or otherwise) to be in violation of any International Trade Law or Anti-Corruption Law, including a Covered Entity's use of any proceeds of the Advances hereunder to directly or indirectly fund any activities or business of, with, or for the benefit of any Person that is a Sanctioned Person, or to fund or facilitate any activities or business of or in any Sanctioned Jurisdiction; (c) any pledged Collateral qualifies as Blocked Property; or (d) any Covered Entity otherwise violates, or reasonably believes that it will violate, any of the International Trade Law- or Anti-Corruption Law-specific representations and covenants herein.

"<u>Requested Amount</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.02</u>. "<u>Responsible Officer</u>" means (a) in the case of (i) a corporation or (ii) a

partnership, limited partnership or limited liability company that, pursuant to its Constituent

Documents, has officers, any chief executive officer, chief financial officer, president, managing director, senior vice president, vice president, assistant vice president, treasurer, director or manager, and, in any case where two Responsible Officers are acting on behalf of such corporation or other entity, the second such Responsible Officer may be a secretary or assistant secretary, (b) without limitation of clause (a)(ii), in the case of a limited partnership, the Responsible Officer of the general partner, acting on behalf of such general partner in its capacity as general partner, (c) without limitation of clause (a)(ii), in the case of a limited liability company, the Responsible Officer of the sole member or managing member, acting on behalf of the sole member or managing member in its capacity as sole member or managing member, (d) in the case of a trust, the Responsible Officer of the trustee, acting on behalf of such trustee in its capacity as trustee, (e) an "authorized signatory" or "authorized officer" that has been so authorized pursuant to customary corporate proceedings, limited partnership proceedings, limited liability company proceedings or trust proceedings, as the case may be, and that has responsibilities commensurate with the matter for which it is acting as a Responsible Officer, and (f) when used with respect to the Custodian and the Collateral Agent, any officer assigned to the corporate trust department (or any successor thereto) of such Person, including any Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer, or

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any other officer of the Custodian

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or the Collateral Agent, as the case may be, customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers, in each case having direct responsibility for the administration of this Agreement.

"<u>Revolving Advance</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.01(a)</u>. "<u>Revolving Borrowing</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.01(a)</u>. "<u>Revolving Collateral Loan</u>" means any Collateral Obligation (other than a

Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan) that is a loan (including, without limitation, revolving

credit loans, including funded and unfunded portions of revolving credit lines and letter of credit facilities, unfunded commitments under specific facilities and other similar loans and investments) that by its terms may require one or more future advances to be made to the Obligor by the Borrower; <u>provided</u> that any such Collateral Obligation will be a Revolving Collateral Loan only until all commitments to make revolving advances to the Obligor expire or are terminated or irrevocably reduced to zero.

"<u>Revolving Commitment</u>" means, as to each Revolving Lender, the obligation of such Revolving Lender to make, on and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Revolving Advances to the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 2.01</u> in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding up to but not exceeding the amount set forth opposite the name of such Revolving Lender on <u>Schedule 1</u> or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which such Revolving Lender shall have assumed its Commitment, as applicable, as such amount may be reduced from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.05</u> or <u>Section 2.06</u> or increased or reduced from time to time pursuant to assignments effected in accordance with <u>Section 12.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Revolving Commitment Termination Date</u>" means the last day of the Revolving Period; or, if such day is not a Business Day, then the Revolving Commitment Termination Date shall be the immediately succeeding Business Day.

"<u>Revolving Lender</u>" means the Persons listed on <u>Schedule 1</u> under the heading "Name of Revolving Lender" and any other Person that shall have become a party hereto as a "revolving lender" pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance in accordance with the terms hereof, other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance.

"<u>Revolving Percentage</u>" of any Revolving Lender means, (a) with respect to any Revolving Lender party hereto on the date hereof, the percentage set forth opposite such Revolving Lender's name under the heading "Revolving Percentage" on <u>Schedule 1</u> hereto, as such amount is reduced by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Revolving Lender with an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Revolving Lender with an assignor, or (b) with respect to a Revolving Lender that has become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance, the percentage set forth therein as the assigning Revolving Lender's Revolving Percentage transferred, as such amount is reduced by an Assignment and Acceptance entered into between such Revolving Lender and an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Revolving Lender with an assignor.

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"<u>Revolving Period</u>" means the period from and including the Closing Date to and including the earliest of (a) April 30<u>1</u>, 2026<u>2028</u> (or such later date as may be agreed in writing by the Borrower and each of the Lenders and notified in writing to the Agents), (b) occurrence of a Default or Event of Default, or (c) termination of the Term Commitments in whole or in part pursuant to <u>Section 2.05(b)</u> and <u>Section 2.06</u>.

"<u>Revolving Period Priority of Payments</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in. <u>Section 9.01(a)(i)</u>

"<u>Revolving Reserve Account</u>" means the account established pursuant to <u>Section</u>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>8.04</u>.

<u>Section 8.04</u>.

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"<u>Revolving Reserve Required Amount</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in

"<u>S&P</u>" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, together with its successors. "<u>Sale and Contribution Agreement</u>" means the Sale and Contribution Agreement

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dated September 13, 2022, between the Borrower and the Fund, pursuant to which the Fund will sell and contribute certain Collateral Obligations to the Borrower.

"<u>Sanctioned Jurisdiction</u>" means, at any time, a country, area, territory, or jurisdiction that is the subject or target of any economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes (or similar measures) imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by (a) the United States of America (including the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the U.S. Department of State), (b) the United Nations Security Council, (c) the European Union or any member state thereof, or (d) Her Majesty's Treasury of the United Kingdom.

"<u>Sanctioned Person</u>" means any Person that is (a) located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily resident in a Sanctioned Jurisdiction; (b) identified on any sanctions-related list maintained by any Compliance Authority; or (c) owned 50% or more, in the aggregate, directly or indirectly by, controlled by, or acting for, on behalf of, or at the direction of, one or more Persons described in clauses (a) or (b) above.

"<u>SEC</u>" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other governmental authority of the United States at the time administrating the Securities Act, the Investment Company Act or the Exchange Act.

"<u>Secured Parties</u>" means the Facility Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Collateral Administrator, the Custodian (in its capacity as Custodian and as a Securities Intermediary under the Account Control Agreement), the Lenders and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

"<u>Secured Party Representatives</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>12.09</u>.

"<u>Securities Act</u>" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and

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regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Securities Intermediary</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(14) of

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the UCC. UCC.

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"<u>Security Entitlement</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(17) of the "<u>Senior Working Capital Facility</u>" means with respect to a Loan, a senior secured

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working capital facility secured solely by Working Capital Assets incurred by the Obligor of such Loan that is prior in right of payment to such Loan.

"<u>SOFR</u>" means, with respect to any Business Day, a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for such Business Day published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator's Website on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

"<u>SOFR Administrator</u>" means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

"<u>SOFR Administrator's Website</u>" means the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 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 Rate Advance</u>" means each Advance that bears interest at a rate based on the Benchmark as provided in <u>Section 2.04</u>.

"<u>Solvent</u>" means, as to any Person as of any date of determination, having a state of affairs such that all of the following conditions are met: (a) the fair value of the property of such Person is greater than the amount of such Person's liabilities (including disputed, contingent and unliquidated liabilities) as such value is established and liabilities evaluated for purposes of Section 101(32) of the Bankruptcy Code; (b) the present fair saleable value of the property of such Person in an orderly liquidation of such Person is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person on its debts and other liabilities as they become absolute and matured; (c) such Person is able to realize upon its property and pay its debts and other liabilities (including disputed, contingent and unliquidated liabilities) as they mature in the normal course of business; (d) such Person does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person's ability to pay as such debts and liabilities mature; and (e) such Person is not engaged in a business or a transaction, and does not propose to engage in a business or a transaction, for which such Person's property or assets would constitute unreasonably small capital.

"<u>Structured Finance Obligation</u>" means any debt obligation owing by a finance vehicle that is secured directly and primarily by, primarily referenced to, and/or primarily representing ownership of, a pool of receivables or a pool of other assets, including collateralized debt obligations, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, other asset-backed securities, "future flow" receivable transactions and other similar obligations; <u>provided</u> that ABL Facilities, loans to financial service companies, factoring businesses, health care providers and other genuine operating businesses do not constitute Structured Finance

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Obligations. the Facility.

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"<u>Structuring Agent</u>" means PNC Capital Markets LLC, as structuring agent under "<u>Structuring Fee</u>" means the fees to be paid by the Borrower to the Structuring

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Agent as a structuring fee pursuant to the applicable Fee Letter on the Closing Date as a Closing Date Expense and thereafter as otherwise provided.

"<u>Synthetic Security</u>" means any Dollar denominated swap transaction, LCDX, structured bond investment, credit linked note or other derivative investment purchased from, or entered into with a counterparty, which investment contains a probability of default, recovery upon default and expected loss characteristics closely correlated to a reference obligation, but which may provide for a different maturity, interest rate or other non-credit characteristics than such reference obligation.

"<u>Tax Advantaged Jurisdiction</u>" means the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, the Channel Islands or the Bahamas or any other country designated by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager, with the written consent of the Facility Agent and the Controlling Lenders, as a Tax Advantaged Jurisdiction.

"<u>Tax Event</u>" means an event that will occur upon a change in or the adoption of any U.S. or non-U.S. tax statute or treaty, or any change in or the issuance of any regulation (whether final, temporary or proposed), ruling, practice, procedure or any formal or informal interpretation of any of the foregoing, which change, adoption or issuance results or will result in

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any portion of any payment due from any Obligor under any Collateral Obligation becoming properly subject to the imposition of U.S. or foreign withholding tax, which withholding tax is not compensated for by a "gross-up" provision under the terms of such Collateral Obligation or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) any jurisdiction's properly imposing net income, profits or similar tax on the Borrower; <u>provided</u>, that (x) as a result of the occurrence of any such event, the Borrower has failed to pay in full any Commitment Fees, interest on the Advances, or principal in respect of the Advances, and (y) the total amount of (A) the amount withheld from payments to the Borrower which is not compensated for by a "gross-up" provision as described in clause (i) is determined to be in excess of 5% of the aggregate Collateral Interest Amount due during the related Collection Period or (B) the tax or taxes imposed on the Borrower as described in clause (ii) of this definition exceeds $1,000,000 in any Collection Period.

"<u>Taxes</u>" means any and all present or future taxes, and similar levies, imposts, deductions, charges, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees and other charges imposed by any governmental Authority, and all liabilities (including penalties, interest and expenses) with respect thereto.

"<u>Term Advance</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.01</u>. "<u>Term Borrowing</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.01</u>.

"<u>Term Commitment</u>" means, as to each Term Lender, the obligation of such Term Lender to make, on and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Term Advances to the

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Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 2.01</u> in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding up to but not exceeding the amount set forth opposite the name of such Term Lender on <u>Schedule 1</u> or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which such Term Lender shall have assumed its Commitment, as applicable, as such amount may be increased or reduced, as applicable, from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.05</u> or <u>Section 2.06</u>, or increased or reduced from time to time pursuant to assignments effected in accordance with <u>Section 12.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Term Commitment Termination Date</u>" means the earliest of (i) the date on which the Term Advances become due and payable pursuant to <u>Section 6.01</u>, or (ii) the termination of the Commitments in whole or in part in accordance with <u>Section 2.05(b)</u>.

"<u>Term Lender</u>" means (a) the Persons listed on <u>Schedule 1</u> under the heading "Name of Term Lender" and any other Person that shall have become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance as a "term lender" in accordance with the terms hereof, other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance, and (b) each Revolving Lender becoming a Term Lender in accordance with <u>Section 2.06(a)</u>.

"<u>Term Percentage</u>" of any Term Lender means, subject to <u>Section 2.06(a)</u>, (a) with respect to any Term Lender party hereto on the date hereof, the percentage set forth opposite such Term Lender's name under the heading "Term Percentage" on <u>Schedule 1</u> hereto, as such amount is reduced by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Term Lender with an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Term Lender with an assignor, or (b) with respect to a Term Lender that has become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance, the percentage set forth therein as the assigning Term Lender's Term Percentage transferred, as such amount is reduced by an Assignment and Acceptance entered into between such Term Lender and an assignee or increased by any Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Term Lender with an assignor.

"<u>Total Capitalization</u>" means prior to the first anniversary of the Closing Date, the greater of (a) the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations and (b) the lesser of (i) 200% of the then applicable Total Commitment and (ii) $650,000,000<u>260,000,000</u>; on and after the first anniversary of the Closing Date, the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations.

"<u>Total Commitment</u>" means the sum of the Total Revolving Commitment and the Total Term Commitment.

"<u>Total Revolving Commitment</u>" means (a) on or prior to the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, $325,000,000<u>150,000,000</u> (as such amount may be reduced from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.05(b)</u> or <u>Section 2.06</u> or increased from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.17</u>) and (b) after the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, zero.

"<u>Total Term Commitment</u>" means (a) on or prior to the Term Commitment Termination Date, $325,000,000<u>150,000,000</u> (as such amount may be reduced from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.05(b)</u> or <u>Section 2.06</u> or increased from time to time pursuant to <u>Section</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>2.17</u>) and (b) following the Term Commitment Termination Date, zero.

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"<u>Treasury Regulations</u>" means the regulations issued by the Internal Revenue

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Service under the Code, as such regulations may be amended from time to time.

"<u>UCC</u>" means the New York Uniform Commercial Code, as from time to time; <u>provided</u> that, if the relevant issue is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in another jurisdiction, then "<u>UCC</u>" means such other Uniform Commercial Code.

"<u>Uncertificated Security</u>" has the meaning specified in Section 8-102(a)(18) of the

UCC.

"<u>Unfunded Pension Liability</u>" means the excess of a Plan's benefit liabilities

under Section 4001(a)(16) of ERISA, over the current value of that Plan's assets, determined as of the date of the most recent actuarial valuation for such Plan and based on the assumptions used in such actuarial valuation for such Plan.

"<u>Unidentified Proceeds</u>" means proceeds received by the Custodian that have not yet been identified as Interest Proceeds or Principal Proceeds and, in the case of Principal Proceeds, have not yet been deposited into the Principal Collection Account and, in the case of Interest Proceeds, have not yet been recognized as Interest Proceeds in the Interest Collection Account in accordance with <u>Section 8.02(e)</u>.

"<u>United States</u>" and "<u>U.S.</u>" mean the United States of America.

"<u>U.S. Government Securities Business Day</u>" means any day except for (a) a Saturday or Sunday or (b) 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. Tax Compliance Certificate</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.03(g)(v)</u>.

"<u>Volcker Rule</u>" means Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended from time to time, and the rules promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Weighted Average Leverage</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) the sum of the products of each Collateral Obligation's (or Loan's) (i) Adjusted Principal Amount (excluding any unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) and (ii) Net Debt through TCW and (y) the sum of the products of each Collateral Obligation's (or Loan's) (i) Adjusted Principal Amount (excluding any unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) and (ii) EBITDA.

"<u>Weighted Average Life</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the number obtained by applying the following procedures: (i) for each Collateral Obligation (other than Defaulted Obligations), multiplying each scheduled distribution of principal by the number of years (rounded to the nearest hundredth) from such date of determination until such scheduled distribution is scheduled to be paid; (ii) summing all of the products calculated pursuant to clause

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(i); and (iii) dividing the sum calculated pursuant to clause (ii) by the sum of all scheduled

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distributions of principal due on all the Collateral Obligations (excluding Defaulted Obligations) as of such date of determination.

"<u>Weighted Average Life Test</u>" means a test that will be satisfied as of any date of determination if the Weighted Average Life of the Collateral Obligations as of such date of determination is equal to or less than 5.0-years.

"<u>Weighted Average Rating</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the number obtained by applying the following procedures: (i) multiplying the Adjusted Principal Amount of each Collateral Obligation (excluding the unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) by its Moody's Rating Factor on any date of determination; (ii) summing the products determined pursuant to clause (i) for all Collateral Obligations; (iii) dividing the sum determined pursuant to clause (ii) by the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations (excluding the unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) on such date of determination; and (iv) rounding the result determined pursuant to clause (iii) to the nearest whole number.

"<u>Weighted Average Rating Test</u>" means a test that will be satisfied as of any date of determination if the Weighted Average Rating of the Collateral Obligations as of such date of determination is equal to or less than 4500.

"<u>Weighted Average Spread</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the number equal to a fraction (expressed as a percentage) obtained by applying the following procedures: (i) multiplying the Adjusted Principal Amount (excluding any unfunded portion of any Revolving Collateral Loan or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) of each Floating Rate Loan held by the Borrower as of such date of determination by its Effective Spread; (ii) summing the amounts determined pursuant to clause (i); and (iii) dividing the amount determined pursuant to clause (ii) by the aggregate Adjusted Principal Amount of all Floating Rate Loans (excluding the unfunded portions of all Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans and excluding any Defaulted Obligation) held by the Borrower as of such date of determination.

"<u>Weighted Average Spread Test</u>" means a test that will be satisfied as of any date of determination if the Weighted Average Spread of the Floating Rate Loans as of such date of determination is equal to or greater than 4.5%.

"<u>Withdrawal Liability</u>" means liability to a Borrower Multiemployer Plan as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal from such Borrower Multiemployer Plan, as such terms are defined in Sections 4203 and 4205 of ERISA.

"<u>Working Capital Assets</u>" means the assets of any Obligor available for day-to-day operations, including cash, inventory and accounts receivable, which can be liquidated into cash or be used within one year.

"<u>Zero Coupon Obligation</u>" means a Collateral Obligation that does not provide for periodic payments of interest in Cash or that pays interest only at its stated maturity.

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Section 1.02 Rules of Construction.

For all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires (i) singular words shall connote the plural as well as the singular, and vice versa (except as indicated), as may be appropriate, (ii) the words "herein," "hereof" and "hereunder" and other words of similar import used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular article, schedule, section, paragraph, clause, exhibit or other subdivision, (iii) the headings, subheadings and table of contents set forth in this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect the meaning, construction or effect of any provision hereof, (iv) references in this Agreement to "include" or "including" shall mean include or including, as applicable, without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term, and for purposes hereof the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit a general statement, followed by or referable to an enumeration of specific matters, to matters similar to those specifically mentioned, (v) each of the parties to this Agreement and its counsel have reviewed and revised, or requested revisions to, this Agreement, and the rule of construction that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall be inapplicable in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement, (vi) any definition of or reference to any Facility Document, agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (vii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns (subject to any restrictions set forth herein or in any other applicable agreement), (viii) any reference to any law or regulation herein shall refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, (ix) unless otherwise specified herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted and all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time and (x) unless otherwise specified herein or unless the context requires a different meaning, all terms used herein that are defined in Articles 8 and 9 of the UCC are used herein as so defined.

Section 1.03 Computation of Time Periods.

Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, in the computation of a period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word "<u>from</u>" means "<u>from and including</u>" and the words "<u>to</u>" and "<u>until</u>" both mean "<u>to but excluding</u>". Periods of days referred to in this Agreement shall be counted in calendar days unless Business Days are expressly prescribed. Unless otherwise indicated herein, all references to time of day refer to Eastern Standard Time or Eastern daylight saving time, as in effect in New York City on such day.

Section 1.04 Collateral Value Calculation Procedures.

In connection with all calculations required to be made pursuant to this Agreement on any Collateral Obligations, or any payments on any other assets included in the Collateral and on any other amounts that may be received for deposit in the Interest Collection Account or the Principal Collection Account, the provisions set forth in this <u>Section 1.04</u> shall be applied. The provisions of this <u>Section 1.04</u> shall be applicable to any determination or

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calculation that is covered by this <u>Section 1.04</u>, whether or not reference is specifically made to this <u>Section 1.04</u>, unless some other method of calculation or determination is expressly specified in the particular provision.

&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)For purposes of calculating the Interest Coverage Test, such calculations will not include ticking fees in respect of Collateral Obligations, and other similar fees, unless or until such fees are actually paid.

&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)Portions of the same Collateral Obligation acquired by the Borrower on different dates (but excluding subsequent draws under Revolving Collateral Loans or Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans) will, for purposes of determining the purchase price of such Collateral Obligation, be treated as separate purchases on separate dates (and not a weighted average purchase price for any particular Collateral Obligation).

&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 calculations and measurements required to be made and all reports that are to be prepared pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Collateral Obligations shall be made on the basis of the trade confirmation date after the Borrower makes a binding commitment to purchase or sell an asset and not the settlement 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;(d)For the purposes of calculating the Concentration Limits all calculations will be rounded to the nearest 0.01%

&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)*<u>Benchmark Notification</u>*. <u>Section 12.01(c)</u> of this Agreement provides a mechanism for determining an alternative rate of interest in the event that the Term SOFR Rate or Daily Simple SOFR, as applicable, is no longer available or in certain other circumstances. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Facility Agent does not warrant or accept any responsibility for and shall not have any liability with respect to, the administration, submission or any other matter related to the Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR or with respect to any alternative or successor rate thereto, or replacement rate therefor.

&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)*<u>Conforming Changes Relating to the Benchmark</u>*. With respect to the Term SOFR Rate or Daily Simple SOFR, the Facility Agent will have the right to make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Facility Document, any amendments implementing such Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Facility Document; provided that, with respect to any such amendment effected, the Facility Agent shall provide notice to the Borrower and the Lenders each such amendment implementing such Conforming Changes reasonably promptly after such amendment becomes effective.

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ARTICLE II ADVANCES UNDER THE FACILITY

Section 2.01 Facilities.

&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)On the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, including <u>Article III</u>, each Revolving Lender severally agrees to make advances to the Borrower (each, a "<u>Revolving Advance</u>" and each revolving borrowing on any single day, a "<u>Revolving Borrowing</u>") from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Closing Date until the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, in each case in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding up to but not exceeding such Lender's Revolving Commitment and, as to all Revolving Lenders, in an aggregate principal amount up to but not exceeding the Total Revolving Commitment; <u>provided</u>, that no such Revolving Advances and no prepayment of any Revolving Advances shall be made on the Business Day immediately preceding (but not including) any Payment Date.

Within such limits and subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow (and re-borrow) Revolving Advances under this <u>Section</u> <u>2.01(a)</u> and prepay Revolving Advances under <u>Section 2.05(a)</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;(b)On the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, including <u>Article III</u>, each Term Lender severally agrees to make advances to the Borrower (each, a "<u>Term Advance</u>" and each term borrowing on any single day, a "<u>Term Borrowing</u>") from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Closing Date until the Term Commitment Termination Date, in each case in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding up to but not exceeding such Lender's Term Commitment and, as to all Term Lenders, in an aggregate principal amount up to but not exceeding the Total Term Commitment; <u>provided</u>, that no such Term Advances and no prepayment of any Term Advances shall be made on the Business Day immediately preceding (but not including) any Payment Date.

Within such limits and subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow Term Advances under this <u>Section 2.01(b)</u> and prepay Term Advances under <u>Section 2.05(b)</u>. Amounts prepaid or repaid in respect of the Term Advances may not be reborrowed.

Section 2.02 Advances.

&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 Borrower desires to make a Borrowing under this Agreement it shall give the Facility Agent (with a copy to the Collateral Agent) (and the Facility Agent shall notify each Revolving Lender or Term Lender, as applicable) a written notice (each, a "<u>Notice of Borrowing</u>") for such Borrowing (which notice shall be irrevocable and effective upon receipt by the Facility Agent) not later than 11:00 a.m. at least two Business Days prior to the day of the requested Borrowing or, in the case of a Borrowing on the Closing Date, not later than 11:00 a.m. at least one Business Day

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prior to the Closing Date. If the Revolving Commitment Termination Date occurs as a result of clause (a) of the definition of Revolving Period, on such date the Borrower shall request a Revolving Borrowing in an amount at least equal to the Collateral Exposure Amount and such Borrowing shall be deposited, in respect of the portion of the Collateral Exposure Amount relating to unfunded amounts in respect of Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans, to the Revolving Reserve Account, and in respect of the portion of the Collateral Exposure Amount relating to unsettled purchases, to the Principal Collection Account until reduced to zero and terminated.

Each Notice of Borrowing shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto, dated the date the request for the related Borrowing is being made, indicating whether the requested Borrowing is to be a Revolving Borrowing or a Term Borrowing, signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager on its behalf, and otherwise be appropriately completed. The Borrower may not submit a Notice of Borrowing if a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. The proposed Borrowing Date specified in each Notice of Borrowing shall be a Business Day falling on or prior to the applicable Commitment Termination Date, and the amount of the Borrowing requested in such Notice of Borrowing (the "<u>Requested Amount</u>") shall be equal to at least, in the case of any Revolving Borrowing, $500,000 or, in the case of any Term Borrowing, $1,000,000, or, in each case, an integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof (or, if less, the remaining unfunded Commitments hereunder).

&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 Revolving Lender shall not later than 12:00 p.m. on each Borrowing Date in respect of a Revolving Advance make its Revolving Percentage of the applicable Requested Amount available to the Borrower by disbursing such funds in Dollars to the Principal Collection Account. Each Term Lender shall not later than 12:00 p.m. on each Borrowing Date in respect of a Term Advance make its Term Percentage of the applicable Requested Amount available to the Borrower by disbursing such funds in Dollars to the Principal Collection Account.

Section 2.03 Evidence of Indebtedness; 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;(a)Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the indebtedness of the Borrower to it and resulting from the Advances made by such Lender to the Borrower, from time to time, including the amounts of principal and interest thereon and paid to it, from time to time hereunder.

&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 Lender may request that its Commitment to the Borrower be evidenced by a Note. In such event, the Borrower shall promptly prepare, execute and deliver to such Lender a Note payable to such Lender and otherwise appropriately completed. Thereafter, the Advances of such Lender evidenced by such Note and interest thereon shall at all times (including after any assignment pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>12.06(a)</u>) be represented by a Note payable to such Lender (or registered assigns pursuant to <u>Section 12.06(a)</u>), except to the extent that such Lender (or assignee) subsequently returns any such Note for cancellation and requests that such Advances once again be evidenced as described in clause (a) of this <u>Section 2.03</u>.

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Section 2.04 Payment of Principal and Interest.

The Borrower shall pay principal and interest on the Advances 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;(a)100% of the outstanding principal amount of each Advance, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall be payable on the Final Maturity 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;(b)Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal amount of each Advance from the date of such Advance until such principal amount is paid in full, at the following rates *per annum*:

&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)<u>Base Rate Advances</u>. While an Advance is a Base Rate Advance, a rate per annum equal to the sum of the Base Rate in effect from time to time plus the Facility Margin Level.

&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)<u>SOFR Rate Advances</u>. While an Advance is a SOFR Rate Advance, a rate per annum for each Interest Accrual Period for such Advance equal to the sum of the Benchmark for such Interest Accrual Period *plus* the Facility Margin Level.

All Advances shall constitute SOFR Rate Advances (subject to their conversion to Base Rate Advances pursuant to <u>Section 2.11</u>), provided that, (i) in the event the Borrower is no longer able to borrow SOFR Rate Advances as a result of the occurrence of any of the circumstances set forth in <u>Section 2.11</u>, the Borrower may request Base Rate Advances hereunder until such time as SOFR Rate Advances are available and (ii) after the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, all SOFR Rate Advances will be converted to Base Rate Advances at the end of the applicable Interest Accrual Period if so directed by the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders).

The Calculation Agent shall provide notice to the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, Collateral Agent and the Lenders of any and all Benchmark rate sets on the date that any such rate set is determined.

&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)Accrued interest on each Advance shall be payable in arrears (x) on each Payment Date, and (y) on each date of prepayment of principal thereof, on the principal amount so prepaid to but excluding the date of prepayment.

&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)Subject in all cases to <u>Section 2.04(f)</u>, the obligation of the Borrower to pay the Obligations, including the obligation of the Borrower to pay the Lenders the outstanding principal amount of the Advances and accrued interest thereon, shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms hereof (including <u>Section 2.15</u>), under any and all circumstances and irrespective of any setoff, counterclaim or defense to payment which the Borrower or any other Person may have or have had against any Secured Party or any other Person.

&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)As a condition to the payment of principal of and interest on any Advance without the imposition of withholding tax, each Agent and the Borrower may require certification acceptable to such Agent or the Borrower from any recipient to

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enable the Borrower and the Agents to determine their duties and liabilities with respect to any taxes or other charges that they may be required to deduct or withhold from payments in respect of such Advance under any present or future law or regulation of the United States and any other applicable jurisdiction, or any present or future law or regulation of any political subdivision thereof or taxing authority therein or to comply with any reporting or other requirements under any such law or regulation.

&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)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement are limited recourse obligations of the Borrower only payable solely from the Collateral and, following realization of the Collateral, and application of the proceeds thereof in accordance with the Priority of Payments and all obligations of and any claims against the Borrower hereunder or in connection herewith after such realization shall be extinguished and shall not thereafter revive. No recourse shall be had against any officer, director, employee, shareholder, Affiliate, member, manager, agent, partner, principal or incorporator of the Borrower or their respective successors or assigns (any "<u>Related Person</u>") for any amounts payable under this Agreement. It is understood that the foregoing provisions of this clause (f) shall not (i) prevent recourse to (x) the Collateral for the sums due or to become due under any security, instrument or agreement which is part of the Collateral or (y) any Affiliate of the Borrower under any Facility Document to which they are party thereto 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;(ii) constitute a waiver, release or discharge of any indebtedness or obligation evidenced by this Agreement until such Collateral has been realized. It is further understood that the foregoing provisions of this clause (f) shall not limit the right of any Person to name the Borrower as a party defendant in any proceeding or in the exercise of any other remedy under this Agreement, so long as no judgment in the nature of a deficiency judgment or seeking personal liability shall be asked for or (if obtained) enforced against any such Related Person.

Section 2.05 Prepayment of Advances.

&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)<u>Optional Prepayments of Revolving Advances</u>. The Borrower may, from time to time on any Business Day, voluntarily prepay the Revolving Advances in whole or in part, without penalty or premium; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower shall have delivered to the Facility Agent (with a copy to the Collateral Agent) (and the Facility Agent shall notify each Revolving Lender) written notice of such prepayment (such notice, a "<u>Notice of Prepayment</u>") in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto not later than 12:00 noon on the Business Day that is (i) in the case of SOFR Rate Advances, three Business Days prior to the date of such prepayment, and (ii) in the case of Base Rate Advances, one Business Day prior to the date of such prepayment. Each such Notice of Prepayment shall be irrevocable and effective upon receipt and shall be dated the date such notice is being given, signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager and otherwise appropriately completed. Each prepayment of any Revolving Advance by the Borrower pursuant to this <u>Section 2.05(a)</u> shall in each case be in a principal amount of at least $1,000,000 or a whole multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof or, if less, the entire outstanding principal amount of the Advances of the Borrower. If a Notice of Prepayment is given by the Borrower, the Borrower shall make such prepayment and the payment

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amount specified in such notice shall be due

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and payable on the date specified therein.

&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)<u>Optional Prepayment of Term Advances</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;(i)The Borrower may voluntarily prepay the Term Advances in whole or in part, without penalty or premium, on any Payment Date; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower shall have delivered to the Facility Agent (with a copy to the Collateral Agent) (and the Facility Agent shall notify each Term Lender) written notice of such prepayment (such notice, a "<u>Notice of Prepayment</u>") in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> hereto not later than 12:00 noon on the Business Day at least five Business Days prior to the related Prepayment Date; <u>provided</u>, that the Borrower may not sell (and the Custodian shall not be required to release) any Collateral Obligation, unless, as determined pursuant to the procedures set forth in this <u>Section 2.05(b)</u>, there will be sufficient funds available in the Covered Accounts to pay all fees and expenses and all amounts due to Secured Parties in accordance with the Priority of Payments. Any Term Advances so prepaid may not be reborrowed and the Term Commitments shall be reduced and terminated by the amount so prepaid.

&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)Installments of interest and principal due on or prior to a Prepayment Date which shall not have been paid or duly provided for shall be payable to the Lenders as of the relevant Prepayment Date. The Borrower shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, the funds required for a prepayment in the Principal Collection Account on or before the Business Day prior to the Prepayment 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;(iii)Notice of Prepayment shall be given by the Facility Agent on behalf of and at the expense of the Borrower not less than 5 Business Days prior to the applicable Prepayment Date (as to which the Facility Agent shall have been notified in writing) to each Eligible Hedge Counterparty and each Lender that did not receive notice pursuant to clause (i) above.

&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)<u>Mandatory Prepayments</u>. The Borrower shall prepay the Advances and make deposits in the Revolving Reserve Account on each Payment Date in the manner and to the extent provided in <u>Section 9.01(a)(ii)(B)</u>. The Borrower or the Collateral Manager on the Borrower's behalf shall provide, in each Payment Date Report, notice of the aggregate amounts of Advances that are to be prepaid on the related Payment Date. In connection with such prepayment, the corresponding Commitment as of such date shall be terminated in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the amount prepaid on the Advances and (ii) the Total Commitment as in effect on such 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;(d)<u>Tax Event Prepayment</u>. The Borrower shall prepay the Advances in whole but not in part, without penalty or premium, and the Commitments shall be terminated in whole, on any Payment Date on or after the occurrence of a Tax Event, upon receipt by the Facility Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Borrower and the Collateral Manager of written direction by any Lender, together with an opinion of counsel substantially to the effect that a Tax Event has occurred or will occur, at least 70 Business Days prior to the related Prepayment Date (or such shorter period as is

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acceptable to the Collateral Manager 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;(e)<u>Additional Prepayment Provisions</u>. Each prepayment pursuant to this <u>Section 2.05</u> shall be (i) subject to <u>Sections 2.04(c)</u> and <u>2.10</u> and (ii) applied to the Advances of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Percentages.

Section 2.06 Automatic Reduction, Conversion and Termination.

&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)<u>Automatic Reduction; Conversion and Termination</u>. The Total Revolving Commitment (and the Commitment of each Revolving Lender) shall be automatically reduced to zero at the close of business on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date and, without the need for any further action, each Revolving Advance shall automatically convert to a Term Advance and each Revolving Lender shall automatically be a Term Lender thereafter. On the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the Facility Agent shall amend Schedule 1 hereto to take into account the conversion of the Revolving Percentages to Term Percentages. On each date on which any Commitments are reduced in accordance with <u>Section 2.05(c)</u> or reduced or increased in accordance with this <u>Section 2.06(a)</u>, the Facility Agent shall amend <u>Schedule 1</u> hereto to take into account such reduction or increase. The Total Term Commitment (and the Commitment of each Term Lender) shall be automatically reduced to zero at the close of business on the Term Commitment Termination Date. The Borrower shall not terminate or reduce the Total Commitment (including, without limitation, pursuant to <u>Section 2.05</u>) if, to the extent that after giving effect to such reduction or termination, a Borrowing Base Deficiency shall exist.

&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)<u>Effect of Termination or Reduction</u>. The Total Commitment (and the Commitment of each Lender) once terminated or reduced may not be reinstated.

&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)<u>Extension</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;(i)The Borrower shall have the right to request an extension of the then current Final Maturity Date for an additional period of up to three (3) years from such current Final Maturity Date, provided that such request is made by the Borrower not later than thirty

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30) days prior to the then current Final Maturity Date. The extension of the then current Final Maturity Date shall be subject to the approval of each Lender in its sole discretion. Each Lender, through the Facility Agent, shall have the right to notify the Borrower of its decision not to extend the then current Final Maturity Date. In the event that all Lenders have elected in their sole discretion to extend the then current Final Maturity Date, the Facility Agent shall notify the Borrower of such decision not earlier than thirty

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30) days prior to the then current Final Maturity Date and the then current Final Maturity Date shall, as of such date, be extended for a period of an additional up to three

&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) year period from such 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;(ii)The Borrower shall have the right to request an extension of the then current Revolving Period for an additional period of up to three (3) years from the end of such current Revolving Period provided that such request is made by the Borrower not later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then current Revolving Period. The extension

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of the then current Revolving Period shall be subject to the approval of each Lender in its sole discretion. Each Lender, through the Facility Agent, shall have the right to notify the Borrower of its decision not to extend the then current Revolving Period. In the event that all Lenders have elected in their sole discretion to extend the then current Revolving Period, the Facility Agent shall notify the Borrower of such decision not earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then current Revolving Period and the then current Revolving Period shall, as of such date, be extended for a period of an additional up to three (3) year period from such date.

Section 2.07 Maximum Lawful Rate.

It is the intention of the parties hereto that the interest on the Advances shall not exceed the maximum rate permissible under Applicable Law. Accordingly, anything herein or in any Note to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event any interest is charged to, collected from or received from or on behalf of the Borrower by the Lenders pursuant hereto or thereto in excess of such maximum lawful rate, then the excess of such payment over that maximum shall be applied first to the payment of amounts then due and owing by the Borrower to the Secured Parties under this Agreement (other than in respect of principal of and interest on the Advances) and then to the reduction of the outstanding principal amount of the Advances of the Borrower.

Section 2.08 Several Obligations.

The failure of any Lender to make any Advance to be made by it on the date specified therefor shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligation to make its Advance on such date, neither Agent shall be responsible for the failure of any Lender to make any Advance, and no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to make an Advance to be made by such other Lender.

Section 2.09 Increased Costs.

&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, due to either (i) the introduction of or any change in or in the interpretation, application or implementation of any Applicable Law (a "<u>Regulatory</u> <u>Change</u>") after the Closing Date, or (ii) the compliance with any guideline or change in the interpretation, application or implementation of any guideline or request from any central bank or other Authority (whether or not having the force of law) after the Closing Date, there shall be any increase in the cost to any Affected Person, other than with respect to (A) Indemnified Taxes, (B) Taxes described in clause (iii) through (v) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and (C) Connection Income Taxes) on Advances, Notes or Commitments, or reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto, then the Borrower shall from time to time, on the Payment Dates (but subject in all cases to <u>Section 2.04(f)</u>), following such Affected Person's demand, pay in accordance with the Priority of Payments to such Affected Person such additional amounts as may be sufficient to compensate such Affected Person for such increased cost; provided that upon the occurrence of any Regulatory Change imposing a reserve percentage on any interest rate based on SOFR, the Facility Agent, in its reasonable discretion, may modify the calculation of each such SOFR-based interest rate to add (or otherwise account for) such reserve percentage. A certificate setting forth in reasonable detail the amount of

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such increased cost, submitted to the Borrower by an Affected Person (with a copy to the Agents), shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of (i) the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or issued in connection therewith (the "<u>Dodd-Frank Act</u>"), (ii) any law, request, rule, guideline or directive promulgated by the Bank of 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 ("<u>Basel III</u>"), and (iii) any existing or future rules, regulations, guidance, interpretations or directives from the U.S. bank regulatory agencies relating to the Dodd-Frank Act or Basel III (whether or not having the force of law), and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or issued in connection therewith shall be deemed to have been introduced after the Closing Date, thereby constituting a Regulatory Change hereunder with respect to the Affected Persons as of the Closing Date, regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued.

&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 an Affected Person determines that (i) the applicability of any law, rule, regulation or guideline adopted after the Closing Date pursuant to or arising out of Basel III or (ii) the adoption after the Closing Date of any other law, rule, regulation or guideline regarding capital adequacy or liquidity affecting such Affected Person or any holding company for such Affected Person or (iii) compliance, implementation or application, whether commenced prior to or after the Closing Date, by any Affected Person with the Dodd-Frank Act or Basel III, or any rules, regulations, guidance, interpretations or directives from bank regulatory agencies promulgated in connection therewith or (iv) any change arising after the Closing Date in the foregoing or in the interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by any governmental Authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or (v) compliance by any Affected Person (or any lending office of such Affected Person), or any holding company for such Affected Person which is subject to any of the capital requirements described above, with any request or directive issued after the Closing Date regarding capital adequacy (whether or not having the force of law) of any such authority, central bank or comparable agency, (A) affects the amount of capital required to be maintained by such Affected Person and that the amount of such capital is increased by or based upon the existence of such Affected Person's Commitment under this Agreement or upon such Affected Person's making, funding or maintaining Advances or (B) reduces the rate of return of an Affected Person to a level below that which such Affected Person could have achieved but for such compliance (taking into consideration such Affected Person's policies with respect to capital adequacy), then the Borrower shall from time to time, on the Payment Dates (but subject in all cases to <u>Section 2.04(f)</u>), following such Affected Person's demand, pay in accordance with the Priority of Payments such additional amounts which are sufficient to compensate such Affected Person for such increase in capital or reduced return. If any Affected Person becomes entitled to claim any additional amounts pursuant to this <u>Section 2.09(b)</u>, it shall promptly notify the Borrower (with a copy to the Agents) of the event by reason of which it has become so entitled. A certificate setting forth in reasonable detail such amounts submitted to the Borrower by an Affected Person shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent

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Upon the occurrence of any event giving rise to the Borrower's obligation to pay additional amounts to a Lender pursuant to clauses (a) or (b) of this <u>Section 2.09</u>, such Lender will, if requested by the Borrower, use reasonable efforts (subject to overall policy considerations of such Lender) to designate a different lending office if such designation would reduce or obviate the obligations of the Borrower to make future payments of such additional amounts; <u>provided</u> that such designation is made on such terms that such Lender and its lending office suffer no unreimbursed cost or legal or regulatory disadvantage (as reasonably determined by such Lender), with the object of avoiding future consequence of the event giving rise to the operation of any such provision. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>Section 2.09</u>, the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender pursuant to this <u>Section 2.09</u> for any amounts incurred more than nine months prior to the date that such Lender notifies the Borrower of such Lender's intention to claim compensation therefor; <u>provided</u> that, if the circumstances giving rise to such claim have a retroactive effect, then such nine month period shall be extended to include the period of such retroactive effect.

Section 2.10 Compensation; Breakage Payments.

The Borrower agrees to compensate each Affected Person from time to time, on the Payment Dates, following such Affected Person's written request (which request shall set forth the basis for requesting such amounts), in accordance with the Priority of Payments, for all reasonable losses, expenses and liabilities (including any interest paid by such Affected Person to lenders of funds borrowed by the Borrower to make or carry a SOFR Rate Advance made to the Borrower and any loss sustained by such Affected Person in connection with the re-employment of such funds but excluding loss of anticipated profits or margin), which such Affected Person may sustain: (i) if for any reason (including any failure of a condition precedent set forth in <u>Article III</u> but excluding a default by the applicable Lender) a Borrowing of any SOFR Rate Advance by the Borrower does not occur on the Borrowing Date specified therefor in the applicable Notice of Borrowing delivered by the Borrower, (ii) if any payment, prepayment or conversion of any of the Borrower's SOFR Rate Advances occurs on a date that is not the last day of the relevant Interest Accrual Period, (iii) if any payment or prepayment of any SOFR Rate Advance is not made on any date specified in a Notice of Prepayment given by the Borrower,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) if any SOFR Rate Advance is converted into a Base Rate Advance on a date other than the last day of the Interest Accrual Period therefor or (v) as a consequence of any other default by the Borrower to repay its SOFR Rate Advances when required by the terms of this Agreement. A certificate as to any amounts payable pursuant to this <u>Section 2.10</u> submitted to the Borrower by any Lender (with a copy to the Agents, and accompanied by a reasonably detailed calculation of such amounts and a description of the basis for requesting such amounts) shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error.

Section 2.11 Illegality; Inability to Determine Rates.

&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)Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, in the event that it becomes unlawful for a Lender to (i) honor its obligation to make SOFR Rate Advances hereunder, or (ii) maintain SOFR Rate Advances hereunder, then such Lender shall promptly notify the Agents and the Borrower thereof, and such Lender's obligation to make or maintain SOFR Rate Advances hereunder shall be suspended until such time as such Lender may

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Lender's outstanding SOFR Rate Advances shall be automatically converted into Base Rate Advances on the date that such Lender shall specify to the Agents and the Borrower.

&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)Upon the occurrence of any event giving rise to a Lender's suspending its obligation to make or maintain SOFR Rate Advances pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>2.11(a)</u>, such Lender will, if requested by the Borrower, use reasonable efforts (subject to overall policy considerations of such Lender) to designate a different lending office if such designation would enable such Lender to again make and maintain SOFR Rate Advances; <u>provided</u> that such designation is made on such terms that such Lender and its lending office suffer no unreimbursed cost or material legal or regulatory disadvantage (as reasonably determined by such Lender), with the object of avoiding future consequence of the event giving rise to the operation of any such provision.

Section 2.12 Rescission or Return of Payment.

The Borrower agrees that, if at any time (including after the occurrence of the Final Maturity Date) all or any part of any payment theretofore made by it to any Secured Party or any designee of a Secured Party is or must be rescinded or returned for any reason whatsoever (including the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or any of its Affiliates), the obligation of the Borrower to make such payment to such Secured Party shall, for the purposes of this Agreement, to the extent that such payment is or must be rescinded or returned, be deemed to have continued in existence and this Agreement shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, as to such obligations, all as though such payment had not been made.

Section 2.13 Fees Payable by Borrower.

&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 Borrower hereby agrees to pay to each Lender, other than a Defaulting Lender, a commitment fee (a "<u>Commitment Fee</u>") on the daily unused amount of the Commitment (including both Term Commitment and Revolving Commitment) of such Lender, for each day during the period from the Closing Date until the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, at a rate equal set forth in the applicable Fee Letter. Commitment Fees accrued during each Collection Period shall be payable on the related Payment Date. All payments by or on behalf of the Borrower under this <u>Section 2.13(a)</u> shall be made in accordance with the Priority of Payments. The Facility Agent shall determine the amount of each Commitment Fee with respect to each Payment Date and notify the Collateral Agent of such amount at least three Business Days prior to the related Payment 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;(b)The Borrower agrees to pay to the Structuring Agent, for its own account, the fees in the amounts and on the dates set forth in the applicable Fee Letter.

Section 2.14 Post-Default Interest.

The Borrower shall pay interest on all Obligations that are not paid when due for the period from the Due Date thereof until the date the same is paid in full at the Post-Default Rate. Interest payable at the Post-Default Rate shall be payable on each Payment Date in

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accordance with the Priority of Payments.

Section 2.15 Payments Generally.

&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 amounts owing and payable to any Secured Party, any Affected Person or any Indemnified Party, in respect of the Advances and other Obligations, including the principal thereof, interest, fees, indemnities, expenses or other amounts payable under this Agreement, shall be paid by the Borrower (through the Collateral Agent; provided that any amounts to be paid to the Lenders shall be paid to the Facility Agent on their behalf) to the applicable recipient in Dollars, in immediately available funds, in accordance with the Priority of Payments, and all without counterclaim, setoff, deduction, defense, abatement, suspension or deferment. Each Lender shall provide wire instructions to the Borrower and the Collateral Agent. Payments delivered by wire transfer initiated after 3:00 p.m. on a Business Day will be deemed to have been paid on the next following Business Day.

&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)Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all computations of interest, fees and other Obligations shall be made on the basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days elapsed. In computing interest on any Advance, the date of the making of an Advance shall be included and the date of payment shall be excluded; <u>provided</u> that, if an Advance is repaid on the same day on which it is made, one day's interest shall be paid on such Advance. All computations made by the Calculation Agent or the Facility Agent under this Agreement shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

Section 2.16 Replacement of Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 any Lender requests compensation under <u>Section 2.09</u>, or if the Borrower is required to pay additional amounts to any Lender pursuant to <u>Section 2.11</u> or any Indemnified Taxes to any Lender pursuant to <u>Section 12.03</u> and, in each case, such Lender has declined or is unable to designate a different lending office in accordance with <u>Section 2.09(b)</u>, <u>2.11(b)</u> or <u>12.03</u>, respectively, if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender or if a Lender does not consent to an amendment under <u>Section 12.01(b)(i)</u> or fails to respond to a request for an amendment thereunder within 10 Business Days of a request therefor, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense, upon notice to such Lender and the Facility Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in, and consents required by, <u>Section 9.04</u>), all of its interests, rights (other than its existing rights to payments pursuant to <u>Section 2.09</u>, <u>2.11</u> or <u>12.03</u>) and obligations under this Agreement and the related Facility Documents to a Permitted Assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment); 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)the Borrower shall have paid to the Facility Agent the assignment fee (if any) specified in <u>Section 12.06</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Advances, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other

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amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Facility Documents from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under <u>Section 2.09</u> or payments required to be made pursuant to <u>Section 2.11</u> or <u>12.03</u>, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)such assignment does not conflict with 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply.

Section 2.17 Increases in Commitments.

&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)<u>Request for Increase</u>. The Borrower may, by notice to the Facility Agent (who shall promptly notify the Lenders), request an increase in the Commitments (each such increase, an "<u>Incremental Commitment</u>"); <u>provided</u> that (i) in no event shall the aggregate amount of the Commitments exceed

$650,000,000<u>300,000,000</u>, (ii) any such request for an increase shall be in a minimum amount of the lesser of (x) $10,000,000 (or such lesser amount as may be approved by the Facility Agent) and (y) the entire remaining amount of increases available under this Section, (iii) the Borrower shall make no more than a total of four (4) requests for increases of Commitments under this Section and (iv) the Term Percentage and Revolving Percentage of each existing Lender and any new Lender shall remain in the same proportion following any Incremental Commitment and <u>Schedule 1</u> shall be adjusted accordingly.

&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)<u>Incremental Lenders</u>. An Incremental Commitment may be provided by any existing Lender or other Person that is an Permitted Assignee (each such existing Lender or other Person that agrees to provide an Incremental Commitment, an "<u>Incremental Lender</u>"); <u>provided</u> that each Incremental Lender shall be subject to the consent (in each case, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of the Facility Agent and the Borrower. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Lender shall have any obligation to agree to increase its Commitment, or to provide a Commitment, pursuant to this Section and any election to do so shall be in the sole discretion of 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;(c)<u>Terms of Incremental Commitments</u>. The Facility Agent and the Borrower shall determine the effective date for such increase pursuant to this Section (an "<u>Incremental Commitment Effective Date</u>") and, if applicable, the final allocation of such increase among the Persons providing such increase; <u>provided</u> that such date shall be a Business Day at least ten Business Days after delivery of the request for such increase (unless otherwise approved by the Facility Agent) and at least 30 days prior to the Commitment Termination Date then in effect. In order to effect such increase (i)

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the Borrower, the applicable Incremental Lender(s) and the Facility Agent (but no other Lenders or Persons) shall enter into one or more Joinder Agreements, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Facility Agent, pursuant to which the applicable Incremental Lender(s) will provide the Incremental Commitment(s) or, at the sole discretion of the Facility Agent, (ii) the Borrower, the Lenders, the applicable Incremental Lender(s) and Facility Agent shall enter an amendment and restatement of this Agreement to provide for the Incremental Commitment(s). Effective as of the applicable Incremental Commitment Effective Date, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section, each Incremental Commitment shall be a Commitment (and not a separate facility hereunder), each Incremental Lender providing such Incremental Commitment shall be, and have all the rights of, a Lender, and the Borrowings made by it on such Incremental Commitment Effective Date pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section shall be Borrowings, for all purposes 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;(d)<u>Conditions to Effectiveness</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the increase in the Commitments pursuant to this Section shall not be effective with respect to any Incremental Lender unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the Incremental Commitment Effective Date and after giving effect to such increase and no Early Amortization Event shall have occurred and be continuing on the Incremental Commitment Effective Date and after giving effect to such increase;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement is true and correct on and as of the Incremental Commitment Effective Date and after giving effect to such increase, as though made on and as of such date (or, if any such representation or warranty is expressly stated to have been made as of or relate to an earlier date, as of such earlier 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;(iii)the Facility Agent shall have received one or more Joinder Agreements contemplated above, providing for Incremental Commitments in the amount of such increase; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)the Facility Agent shall have received such legal opinions and other documents reasonably requested by the Facility Agent in connection therewith.

As of such Incremental Commitment Effective Date, upon the Facility Agent's receipt of the documents required by this paragraph (d), the Facility Agent shall record the information contained in the applicable Joinder Agreement(s) in the Register and give prompt notice of the increase in the Commitments to the Borrower and the Lenders (including each Incremental 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;(e)<u>Adjustments to Revolving Outstandings</u>. On each Incremental Commitment Effective Date, if there are Revolving Advances then outstanding, the Borrower shall prepay such Revolving Advances, and borrow Revolving Advances from

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the Incremental Lender(s), as shall be necessary in order that, after giving effect to such prepayments and borrowings, all Revolving Advances will be held ratably by the Revolving Lenders (including the Incremental Lender(s)) in accordance with their respective Commitments after giving effect to the applicable Incremental Commitment(s).

&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)<u>Adjustments to Term Outstandings</u>. On each Incremental Commitment Effective Date, if there are Term Advances then outstanding, the Borrower shall prepay such Term Advances, and borrow Term Advances from the Incremental Lender(s), as shall be necessary in order that, after giving effect to such prepayments and borrowings, all Term Advances will be held ratably by the Term Lenders (including the Incremental Lender(s)) in accordance with their respective Commitments after giving effect to the applicable Incremental Commitment(s).

ARTICLE III CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

Section 3.01 Conditions Precedent to Closing.

Subject to <u>Section 3.02</u>, the obligation of the Lenders hereunder shall be subject to the conditions precedent that the Facility Agent shall have received on or before the Closing Date the following, each in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Facility Agent:

&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)each of the Facility Documents duly executed and delivered by the parties thereto, which shall each be in full force and 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;(b)true and complete copies of the Constituent Documents of the Borrower, the Fund, and the Collateral Manager as in effect 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;(c)true and complete copies certified by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower of all Governmental Authorizations, Private Authorizations and Governmental Filings (other than the UCC financing statements to be filed pursuant to clause (g) below), if any, required in connection with the transactions contemplated by 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;(d)a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying

&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) as to its Constituent Documents, (ii) as to its resolutions or other action of its board of directors or members approving this Agreement and the other Facility Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated thereby, (iii) that its representations and warranties set forth in the Facility Documents to which it is a party are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date), (iv) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and (v) as to the incumbency and specimen signature of each of its Responsible Officers authorized to execute the Facility Documents to which it is a party;

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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;(e)a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Manager certifying (i) as to its Constituent Documents, (ii) as to its resolutions approving the Collateral Management Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including acting pursuant to this Agreement, (iii) that its representations and warranties set forth in the Collateral Management Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date), (iv) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and (v) as to the incumbency and specimen signature of each of its Responsible Officers authorized to execute the Facility Documents to which it is a party;

&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)proper financing statements, under the UCC in all jurisdictions that the Facility Agent deems necessary or desirable in order to perfect the interests in the Collateral contemplated by 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;(g)copies of proper financing statements, if any, necessary to release all security interests and other rights of any Person in the Collateral previously granted by the Borrower or any predecessor in interest (including any transferor);

&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)legal opinions (addressed to each of the Secured Parties) of (i) DLA Piper LLP (US), counsel to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager as to corporate, securities, bankruptcy and commercial law, and (ii) Seward & Kissel LLP, counsel to the Collateral Agent, covering such matters as the Facility Agent and its counsel shall reasonably 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;(i)evidence satisfactory to the Facility Agent that all of the Covered Accounts are in existence; and the Account Control Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, the Collateral Agent and U.S. Bank, in its capacity as Custodian and as Securities Intermediary, and shall be in full force and 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;(j)evidence satisfactory to the Facility Agent that all Closing Date Expenses and outstanding fees and expenses of the Collateral Agent and the Custodian have been paid in full;

&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)each of the Eligible Hedge Agreements, if any, duly executed and delivered by the parties thereto, which shall each be in full force and 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;(l)a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower, dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that, in the case of each item of Collateral pledged to Collateral Agent, on the Closing Date and immediately prior to the delivery thereof 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;(i)the Borrower is the owner of such Collateral free and clear of any liens, claims or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever except for (A) those which are being released on the Closing Date, (B) those granted pursuant to this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement and (C) 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;(ii)the Borrower has acquired its ownership in such Collateral in good faith without notice of any adverse claim, except as described in clause (i) above;

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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;(iii)the Borrower has not assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered its interest in such Collateral (or, if any such interest has been assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered, it has been released) other than interests granted pursuant to this Agreement and the Account Control 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;(iv)the Borrower has full right to grant a security interest in and assign and pledge such Collateral to the Collateral Agent; 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;(v)upon grant by the Borrower, Delivery of the Collateral and execution of the Account Control Agreement, the Collateral Agent has a first priority (subject to clause

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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;(ii) of the definition of Permitted Liens) perfected security interest in the Collateral;

&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)such other opinions, instruments, certificates and documents from the Borrower as the Agents or any Lender shall have reasonably requested; and

Section 3.02 Conditions Precedent to Each Borrowing.

The obligation of the Lenders to make each Advance (including any such Advance in respect of the initial Borrowing) on each Borrowing Date shall be subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions; <u>provided</u> that with respect to any Revolving Borrowing, such Borrowing Date shall occur prior to the end of the Revolving Period and (2) with respect to any Term Borrowing, such Borrowing Date shall occur prior to the Term Commitment Termination 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;(a)in the case of the initial Borrowing hereunder, the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section 3.01</u> shall have been fully satisfied on or prior to the applicable Borrowing 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;(b)with respect to the initial Borrowing, evidence that the total Obligors on the applicable Borrowing Date are equal to or greater than ten (10);

&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)in the case of the initial Borrowing hereunder, a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower, dated as of the Borrowing Date, to the effect that, in the case of the Collateral Obligations owned by the Borrower on the Borrowing Date that the Concentration Limits are satisfied;

&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)delivery of the Collateral (including any original promissory note, executed assignment agreements and electronic copies of any other Related Documents in Microsoft Word format or portable document format (.pdf) available to the Borrower for each Collateral Obligation) in accordance with <u>Section 12.20</u> shall have been effected;

&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 Lenders and the Facility Agent shall have received a Notice of Borrowing with respect to such Advance delivered in accordance with <u>Section 2.02</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;(f)immediately after the making of such Advance on the applicable Borrowing Date, there is no Borrowing Base Deficiency;

&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)for any Borrowing Date occurring after the third Payment Date, immediately before and after the making of such Advance on such Borrowing Date, the Interest Coverage Test shall be satisfied;

&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)each of the representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in this Agreement and the other Facility Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such Borrowing Date (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier 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;(i)no Default, Event of Default or Early Amortization Event shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of the making of such Advance or shall result upon the making of such Advance;

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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;(j)no Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing at the time of the making of such Advance or, if a Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing at the time of the making of such Advance, the Low Diversity Threshold is satisfied;

&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)only in the case of an Advance used for other than purchasing a Collateral Obligation or funding the Revolving Reserve Account, no Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing; 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;(l)the provisions of <u>Section 10.02</u> have been or will be satisfied as of the date of purchase in connection with any acquisition of additional Collateral Obligations with the proceeds of the applicable Advance.

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ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 4.01 Representations and Warranties of the Borrower.

The Borrower represents and warrants to each of the Secured Parties on and as of the Closing Date, the date each Advance is made, and any such other date expressly identified therein, 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;(a)<u>Due Organization</u>. The Borrower has been duly organized as a limited liability company and is validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, has the full power and authority to own its assets, including the Collateral Obligations proposed to be owned by it and included in the Collateral and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged and is duly qualified under the laws of each jurisdiction where its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of its business requires, or the performance of its obligations under the Facility Documents would require, such

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qualification, except for failures to be so qualified would not in the aggregate 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;(b)<u>Due Qualification and Good Standing</u>. The Borrower is in good standing in the State of Delaware. The Borrower is duly qualified to do business and, to the extent applicable, is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which the nature of its business, assets and properties, including the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the other Facility Documents to which it is a party and its Constituent Documents to which it is a party.

&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)<u>Due Authorization; Execution and Delivery; Legal, Valid and</u> <u>Binding; Enforceability</u>. The execution and delivery by the Borrower of, and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents to which it is a party and the other instruments, certificates and agreements contemplated thereby are within its powers and have been duly authorized by all requisite action by it and have been duly executed and delivered by it and constitute its legal, valid and binding obligations enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally or general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at 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;(d)<u>Non-Contravention</u>. None of the execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Agreement or the other Facility Documents to which it is a party, the Borrowings or the pledge of the Collateral hereunder, the consummation of the transactions herein or therein contemplated, or performance and compliance by it with the terms, conditions and provisions hereof or thereof, will (i) conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under its Constituent Documents, (ii) conflict with or contravene (A) any Applicable Law in any material respect, (B) any indenture, agreement or other contractual restriction binding on or affecting it or any of its assets, including any Related Document, or (C) any order, writ, judgment, award, injunction or decree binding on or affecting it or any of its assets or properties or (iii) result in a material breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, or permit the acceleration of any obligation or liability in, or but for any requirement of the giving of notice or the passage of time (or both) would constitute such a conflict with, breach or violation of, or default under, or permit any such acceleration in, any contractual obligation or any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it or any of its assets are bound (or to which any such obligation, agreement or document relates).

&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)Governmental Authorizations; Private Authorizations; <u>Governmental Filings</u>. Except as would not result in a Material Adverse Effect, the Borrower has obtained, maintained and kept in full force and effect all Governmental Authorizations and Private Authorizations which are necessary for it to properly carry out its business, and made all Governmental Filings necessary for the execution and delivery by it of this Agreement and the other Facility Documents to which it is a party, the Borrowings by the Borrower under this Agreement, the pledge of the Collateral by the Borrower under this Agreement and the performance by the Borrower of its

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obligations under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents, and no Governmental Authorization, Private Authorization or Governmental Filing which has not been obtained or made is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution and delivery by it of any Facility Document to which it is a party, the Borrowings by the Borrower under this Agreement, the pledge of the Collateral by the Borrower under this Agreement or the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents to which it is a party.

&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)<u>Compliance with Agreements, Laws, Etc</u>. The Borrower has duly observed and complied in all material respects with all Applicable Laws, including the Securities Act and the Investment Company Act, relating to the conduct of its business and its assets. The Borrower has preserved and kept in full force and effect its legal existence and its rights, privileges, qualifications and franchises, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the foregoing, at all times until the Final Maturity Date (and thereafter until the date that all Obligations (other than unasserted contingent liabilities) have been paid in full), the Borrower represents and warrants that each Covered Entity, and its directors and officers, and any employee, agent, or affiliate acting on behalf of such Covered Entity: (i) is not a Sanctioned Person; (ii) does not do any business in or with, or derive any of its operating income from direct or indirect investments in or transactions involving, any Sanctioned Jurisdiction or Sanctioned Person; and (iii) is not in violation of, and has not, during the past five (5) years, directly or indirectly, taken any act that could cause any Covered Entity to be in violation of applicable International Trade Laws. No Covered Entity nor any of its directors, officers, employees, or to the knowledge of the Borrower, its agents or affiliates acting on behalf of such Covered Entity has, during the past five (5) years, received any notice or communication from any Person that alleges, or has been involved in an internal investigation involving any allegations relating to, potential violation of any International Trade Laws, or has received a request for information from any Authority regarding International Trade Law matters. Each Covered Entity has instituted and maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with applicable International Trade Laws. The Borrower represents and warrants that there is no Blocked Property pledged as Collateral. The Borrower represents and warrants that it is and shall remain in compliance with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations governing outbound investments, including but not limited to: (a) Executive Order 14105 (Addressing U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern); (b) regulations issued by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Investment Security under 31 CFR.; (c) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 USC Section 1701 et seq.); (d) The Export Control Reform Act (50 USC 4801 et seq.); and (e) any other applicable U.S. laws restricting outbound investments in technologies critical to national security.

&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)<u>Location</u>. The Borrower maintains the majority of its corporate books and records in the State of Delaware. The Borrower's registered office and the jurisdiction of organization of the Borrower is the jurisdiction referred to in <u>Section</u> <u>4.01(a)</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;(h)<u>Investment Company Act; Volcker Rule</u>. Neither the Borrower nor the pool of Collateral is required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment

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Company Act. The Advances do not constitute an "ownership interest" in a "covered fund" for purposes of the Volcker Rule.

&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)<u>ERISA</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;(i)Each Borrower Plan is in compliance with its terms, the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other Federal or state Laws, except to the extent that failure to comply would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Each Borrower Plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS or an application for such a letter is currently being processed by the IRS with respect thereto and, to the best knowledge of Borrower, nothing has occurred subsequent to the issuance of such determination letter which would prevent, or cause the loss of, such qualification. Borrower and each member of its ERISA Group have made all required contributions to each Borrower Plan, except to the extent that a failure to do so would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and no extension of any amortization period pursuant to Section 412 of the Code has been made with respect to any Borrower Plan.

&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)There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of Borrower, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Authority, with respect to any Borrower Plan that would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no Prohibited Transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Borrower Plan that has resulted or would reasonably be expected to result in 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;(iii)(A) No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur, (B) no Borrower Plan has any Unfunded Pension Liability, (C) neither Borrower nor any member of its ERISA Group has incurred, or reasonably expects to incur, any liability (and no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice under Section 4219 of ERISA, would result in such liability) under Sections 4201 or 4243 of ERISA with respect to a Multiemployer Plan, and (D) neither Borrower nor any member of its ERISA Group has engaged in a transaction that would be subject to Sections 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA that, individually or in the aggregate, would 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;(j)<u>Taxes</u>. The Borrower has filed all income tax returns and all other material tax returns which are required to be filed by it, if any, and has paid all taxes imposed on it when due, if any, or pursuant to any assessment received by any such Person, other than those contested in good faith for which adequate reserves have been established.

&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)<u>Tax Status</u>. The Borrower is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner.

&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)<u>Environmental Matters</u>. The operations and property of the

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Borrower comply in all material respects with all applicable Environmental 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;(m)<u>Solvency</u>. After giving effect to each Advance hereunder, and the disbursement of the proceeds of such Advance, the Borrower is and will be Solvent.

&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)<u>Initial Collateral Obligations</u>. Each Loan owned by the Borrower on the initial Borrowing Date complies with the criteria set forth in the definition of "Collateral Obligation".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>. The Borrower represents and warrants that each Covered Entity, and its directors and officers, and any employee, agent, or affiliate acting on behalf of such Covered Entity, is not in violation of, and has not, during the past five (5) years, directly or indirectly, taken any act that could cause any Covered Entity to be in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws, including any act in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, authorization, or ratification of payment, directly or indirectly, of any money or anything of value (including any gift, sample, rebate, travel, meal and lodging expense, entertainment, service, equipment, debt forgiveness, donation, grant or other thing of value, however characterized) to any Government Official or any Person to secure any improper advantage or to obtain or retain business. No Covered Entity nor any of its directors, officers, employees, or to the knowledge of the Borrower, its agents or affiliates acting on behalf of such Covered Entity has, during the past five (5) years, received any notice or communication from any Person that alleges, or has been involved in an internal investigation involving any allegations relating to, potential violation of any Anti-Corruption Laws, or has received a request for information from any Authority regarding Anti-Corruption Law matters. Each Covered Entity has instituted and maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws.

Section 4.02 Additional Representations and Warranties of the Borrower.

The Borrower represents and warrants to each of the Secured Parties on and as of the Closing Date, each Determination Date, the date each Advance is made, and each date on which a Collateral Obligation is granted to the Collateral Agent hereunder, 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;(a)<u>Information and Reports</u>. Each Notice of Borrowing, each Monthly Report, each Payment Date Report and all other written information, reports, certificates and statements furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to any Secured Party for purposes of or in connection with this Agreement, the other Facility Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, and all such written information provided by or on behalf of the Borrower to any Secured Party, do not contain any material misstatement of fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, not misleading as of the date such information is stated or certified.

&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)<u>Plan Assets</u>. The assets of the Borrower are not treated as "<u>plan</u> <u>assets</u>" for purposes of Section 3(42) of ERISA and the Collateral is not deemed to be "<u>plan assets</u>" for purposes of Section 3(42) of ERISA. The Borrower has not taken, or

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omitted to take, any action which would result in any of the Collateral being treated as "<u>plan assets</u>" for purposes of Section 3(42) of ERISA or the occurrence of any Prohibited Transaction in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder. With respect to any Assignment and Acceptance, the representations by the Borrower in the first and second sentences of this <u>Section 4.02(b)</u> are made in reliance upon and subject to the assignee's representation as to the sources of the funds used to pay the purchase price of the assigned interest to be assumed and purchased by such assignee.

&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)<u>Representations Relating to the Collateral</u>. The Borrower hereby represents and warrants 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;(i)it owns and has legal and beneficial title to all Collateral Obligations and other Collateral free and clear of any Lien, claim or encumbrance of any Person, other than 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;(ii)other than the security interest granted to the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement, the Borrower has not pledged, assigned, sold, granted a security interest in, or otherwise conveyed any of the Collateral; the Borrower has not authorized the filing of and is not aware of any Financing Statements against the Borrower that include a description of collateral covering the Collateral other than any Financing Statement relating to the security interest granted to the Collateral Agent hereunder or that has been terminated; and the Borrower is not aware of any judgment, PBGC liens or tax lien filings against the Borrower;

&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 Collateral constitutes Money, Cash, Accounts, Instruments, General Intangibles, securities accounts, deposit accounts, Uncertificated Securities, Certificated Securities or security entitlements to financial assets resulting from the crediting of financial assets to a "securities account" (as defined in Section 8-501(a) of the UCC);

&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)all Covered Accounts constitute "securities accounts" under Section 8-501(a) of the UCC;

&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)this Agreement creates a valid, continuing and, upon Delivery of Collateral and execution of the Account Control Agreement, perfected security interest (as defined in Section 1-201(37) of the UCC) in the Collateral in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit and security of the Secured Parties, which security interest is prior to all other liens, claims and encumbrances and is enforceable as such against creditors of and purchasers from the Borrower;

&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 Borrower has received all consents and approvals required by the terms of the Collateral to the pledge hereunder to the Collateral Agent all of its interest and rights in the Collateral;

&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)with respect to the Collateral that constitutes Security Entitlements, all such Collateral has been credited to the Collateral Account; 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;(viii)with respect to Collateral that constitutes Accounts or General Intangibles, the

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Borrower has caused the filing of all appropriate Financing Statements in the proper

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filing office in the appropriate jurisdictions under applicable law in order to perfect the security interest in the Collateral granted to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit and security of the Secured Parties, hereunder, and the Borrower hereby agrees that any such Financing Statement may be an "all assets" filing.

ARTICLE V COVENANTS

Section 5.01 Affirmative Covenants of the Borrower.

The Borrower covenants and agrees that, until the Final Maturity Date (and thereafter until the date that all Obligations (other than unasserted contingent liabilities) have been paid in full):

&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)<u>Compliance with Agreements, Laws, Etc</u>. It shall (i) duly observe, comply with and conform to all Applicable Laws in all material respects, (ii) preserve and keep in full force and effect its legal existence, (iii) preserve and keep in full force and effect its rights, privileges, qualifications and franchises, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in 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;(iv) comply with the terms and conditions of each Facility Document, the Limited Liability Company Agreement and each Related Document to which it is a party and (v) obtain, maintain and keep in full force and effect all Governmental Authorizations, Private Authorizations and Governmental Filings which are necessary to properly carry out its business and the transactions contemplated to be performed by it under the Facility Documents, the Limited Liability Company Agreement and the Related Documents to which it is a party.

&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)<u>Enforcement</u>. (i) It shall not take any action that would release any Person from any of such Person's covenants or obligations under any instrument included in the Collateral, except in the case of (A) repayment of Collateral Obligations,

&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 the other terms of this Agreement, (x) amendments to Related Documents that govern Defaulted Obligations and (y) enforcement actions taken or work-outs with respect to any Defaulted Obligation in accordance with the provisions hereof, and (C) actions by the Collateral Manager under the Collateral Management Agreement and in conformity with this Agreement or as otherwise required hereby.

&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) It will not, without the prior written consent of the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders) (except in the case of the Collateral Management Agreement, in which case no consent shall be required), contract with other Persons for the performance of actions and obligations to be performed by the Borrower hereunder and under the Collateral Management Agreement by such Persons. Notwithstanding any such arrangement, the Borrower shall remain primarily liable with respect thereto. The Borrower shall perform, and use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Collateral Manager and such other Person to perform in all material respects, all of their obligations and agreements contained in the Collateral Management Agreement, this Agreement or any such other agreement. The Borrower hereby acknowledges that the

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Facility Agent is an express third party beneficiary of the Collateral Management Agreement and the Borrower shall not pledge, transfer or otherwise assign the Collateral Management Agreement to any other party without the written consent of the Facility Agent.

&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)<u>Further Assurances</u>. It shall promptly upon the reasonable request of either Agent, at the Borrower's expense, execute and deliver such further instruments and take such further action in order to maintain and protect the Collateral Agent's first-priority perfected security interest in the Collateral pledged by the Borrower for the benefit of the Secured Parties free and clear of any Liens (other than Permitted Liens). At the reasonable request of either Agent, the Borrower shall promptly take, at the Borrower's expense, such further action in order to establish and protect the rights, interests and remedies created or intended to be created under this Agreement in favor of the Secured Parties in the Collateral, including all actions which are necessary to (x) enable the Secured Parties to enforce their rights and remedies under this Agreement and the other Facility Documents, and (y) effectuate the intent and purpose of, and to carry out the terms of, the Facility Documents. The Borrower authorizes the Collateral Agent and the Facility Agent to file UCC-1 financing statements (including financing statements describing the Collateral as "all assets" or the equivalent) that name the Borrower as debtor and the Collateral Agent as secured party, and other filing or recording documents or instruments with respect to the Collateral in such form and in such offices as such Agent determines appropriate to perfect the security interests of the Collateral Agent under this Agreement.

In addition, the Borrower will take such reasonable action from time to time as shall be necessary to ensure that all assets (including all Covered Accounts) of the Borrower constitute "Collateral" hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Borrower will upon the reasonable request of either Agent, at the Borrower's expense, take such other action (including delivering or authorizing for filing any required UCC financing statements) as shall be necessary to create and perfect a valid and enforceable first-priority security interest on all Collateral acquired by the Borrower as security for the Obligations and will in connection therewith deliver such proof of corporate action, incumbency of officers, opinions of counsel and other documents as is consistent with those delivered by the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 3.01</u> on the Closing Date or as either Agent shall have reasonably requested.

&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)<u>Financial Statements; Other Information</u>. It shall provide to the Facility Agent or cause to be provided to the Facility Agent (who shall provide copies to the Lenders):

&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)On or before June 30 in each calendar year, commencing in 2023, a certificate of the Borrower certifying that no Default or Event of Default occurred during such calendar year or if any Default or Event of Default occurred during such calendar year, setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Borrower is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto;

&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)as soon as possible, and in any event within five Business Days after a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Manager, the Fund or the Borrower obtains actual

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knowledge of the occurrence and continuance of any (A) Default or 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;(B) Early Amortization Event or Low Diversity Event, (C) litigation or governmental proceeding pending or actions threatened against the Borrower's rights in the Collateral Obligations; or (D) failure of the Interest Coverage Test, a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Borrower is taking or proposes to take, if any, with respect thereto;

&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)from time to time such additional information regarding the Borrower's financial position or business and the Collateral (including reasonably detailed calculations of the Interest Coverage Test) as the Facility Agent or the Controlling Lenders (through the Facility Agent) may request, or as the Lenders may require in order to comply with the FAS 166/167 Regulatory Capital Rules or Basel III, in each such case if reasonably available to the Borrower;

&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)promptly after the occurrence of any ERISA Event, notice of such ERISA Event and copies of any communications with all Authorities or any Borrower Multiemployer Plan received by the Borrower or any member of its ERISA Group with respect to such ERISA Event;

&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)within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Fund, the audited financial statements of the Fund for such fiscal year, which audited financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&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)within 60 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of the Fund, unaudited financial statements of the Fund for the quarter that ended, which unaudited financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 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;(vii)promptly after receipt thereof, all reports, certificates, documents and other deliverables in accordance with Section 5.01(e) of the Sale and Contribution 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;(e)<u>Access to Records and Documents</u>. It shall cause the Collateral Manager and the Fund to permit (at the Borrower's expense) the Facility Agent, or its designees, to, upon reasonable advance notice and during normal business hours, visit and inspect and make copies of (i) the Collateral Manager's books, records and accounts relating to (A) the Borrower's business, financial condition, operations and assets 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;(B) the Collateral Manager's and the Borrower's performance under the Facility Documents and the Related Documents and to discuss the foregoing with the Collateral Manager's officers, partners, employees and accountants, (ii) the Fund's books, records and accounts relating to the Borrower's business, financial condition, operations, assets and (B) the Fund's and the Borrower's performance under the Facility Documents and the Related Documents and to discuss the foregoing with the Fund's officers, partners, employees and accountants and (iii) all of the Related Documents available to the Collateral Manager and the Fund; <u>provided</u> that, so long as no Event of Default or Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, the Facility Agent and any designee thereof, in the aggregate, entitled to so visit and inspect the Collateral Manager's and the Fund's records under this clause (e) may only exercise its rights under this <u>clause (e)</u>

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once during any fiscal year of the Collateral Manager and the Fund and only one such annual visit per annum shall be at the Borrower's expense;

&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)<u>Use of Proceeds</u>. It shall use the proceeds of each Advance made hereunder solely (as determined by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)to fund or pay the purchase price of Collateral Obligations or Eligible Investments acquired or originated by the Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions and subject to the limitations set forth herein;

&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)to fund additional extensions of credit under Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans purchased in accordance with the terms and conditions and subject to the limitations 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;(iii)to fund the Revolving Reserve Account on or prior to the end of the Revolving Period to the extent the Revolving Reserve Account is required to be funded pursuant to <u>Section 8.04</u> (and the Borrower shall submit a Notice of Borrowing requesting a Borrowing for a Borrowing Date falling no more than five Business Days and no less than one Business Day prior to the end of the Revolving Period with a Requested Amount sufficient to fully fund the Revolving Reserve Account under <u>Section 8.04</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;(iv)to distribute such proceeds to the Fund in accordance with the provisions hereof; 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;(v)to deposit such proceeds to the Principal Collection Account.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Borrower shall use the proceeds of each Advance in a manner that does not, directly or indirectly, violate any provision of its Constituent Documents or any Applicable Law, including Regulation T, Regulation U and Regulation X.

&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)<u>Borrowing Base Certificate</u>. Each time the Borrower is required to calculate the Borrowing Base or determine whether a Borrowing Base Deficiency exists under this Agreement, the Borrower shall deliver to the Facility Agent a Borrowing Base Certificate.

&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)<u>No Other Business</u>. From and after the Closing Date, the Borrower shall not engage in any business or activity other than borrowing Advances pursuant to this Agreement, funding, acquiring, owning, holding, administering, selling, enforcing, lending, exchanging, redeeming, pledging, contracting for the management of and otherwise dealing with Collateral Obligations, Eligible Investments and the other Collateral in connection therewith and entering into the Facility Documents, any applicable Related Documents and any other agreements contemplated by this Agreement and any business ancillary thereto.

&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)<u>Tax Matters</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Borrower shall (and each Lender hereby agrees to) treat the Facility and the Notes as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes and will take no

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contrary position unless otherwise required (i) due to a change of law occurring after the Closing Date, (ii) pursuant to a closing agreement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or (iii) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The Borrower shall not (i) elect to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes or (ii) take any action that could cause it to be treated as an association or a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax 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;(j)<u>Provision of Information</u>. With respect to each Collateral Obligation, the Borrower will provide to each Agent all information reasonably requested by such Agent that is in its possession or can be obtained by it without unreasonable expense. The Borrower will provide the Facility Agent with investment committee memorandum for each Collateral Obligation. Additionally, the Borrower will provide the Facility Agent with all Obligor financials and the Related Documents and any subsequent amendments thereto at the end of each calendar quarter. The Facility Agent shall provide copies of any documents provided under this <u>Section 5.01(j)</u> to the Lenders upon 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;(k)<u>Credit Estimate</u>. With respect to any Collateral Obligation with a Credit Estimate, such Credit Estimate has been assigned by Moody's or S&P within six months of the Borrowing Date. Thereafter, the Borrower (or the Collateral Manager on the Borrower's behalf) shall provide updated information available to it relating to such Collateral Obligation as may reasonably be requested by Moody's or S&P, as applicable, and apply to Moody's or S&P, as applicable, for an updated Credit Estimate such that an updated Credit Estimate is assigned not less than every six months after the original assignment. Promptly upon the Borrower's, the Fund's or the Collateral Manager's receipt of any such updated Credit Estimate from Moody's or S&P, as applicable, the Borrower (or the Collateral Manager or the Fund on the Borrower's behalf) shall deliver such updated Credit Estimate to the Collateral Agent.

&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)<u>Moody's RiskCalc</u>. With respect to each Collateral Obligation the Loan Rating of which is derived from Moody's RiskCalc, shall deliver to the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent at least five Business Days prior to the date of any purchase of a Collateral Obligation to the extent available, and otherwise as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, all information necessary to calculate Moody's RiskCalc with respect to such Collateral Obligation and periodically thereafter as is required to timely make any calculations and prepare any reports related to Loan Ratings derived from Moody's RiskCalc under this Agreement; provided that, if the Loan Rating is derived from Moody's RiskCalc, no Advance shall be made in connection with such purchase until all such information is received and Moody's RiskCalc is calculated unless (i) the Collateral Manager believes that no Borrowing Base Deficiency would reasonably be expected to result from the Advance upon the calculation of Moody's RiskCalc with respect to the purchased Collateral Obligation and (ii) the Collateral Manager reasonably believes after application of its underwriting standards that the rating of any such Collateral Obligation is at least "Caa1" (any Collateral Obligation

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subject to such exception, a "<u>Loan Rating Exception Obligation</u>"). Only one Loan Rating Exception Obligation shall be permitted at any time and all information necessary to calculate Moody's RiskCalc with respect to any Loan Rating Exception Obligation shall be delivered to the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent no later than 30 days after the purchase of such Collateral Obligation. After the second occurrence of any Loan Rating Exception Obligation being determined to have a Loan Rating less than "Caa1" once all information has been provided to the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent, no further Loan Rating Exception Obligations shall be permitted and the information necessary to calculate Moody's RiskCalc with respect to any Collateral Obligation proposed for purchase by the Borrower shall thereafter be provided at least five Business Days prior to the date of any purchase of a Collateral Obligation. After the initial determination of the Loan Rating of any Collateral Obligation using Moody's RiskCalc, the Borrower shall thereafter provide the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent all information necessary to update Moody's RiskCalc with respect to such Collateral Obligation on a quarterly basis.

&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)<u>Ordinary Course of Business</u>. Each repayment of principal or interest under this Agreement shall be (x) in payment of a debt incurred by the Borrower in the ordinary course of business or financial affairs of the Borrower and (y) made in the ordinary course of business or financial affairs of the Borrower.

&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)<u>Notice of Defaulted Obligation</u>. The Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall give the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent written notice within five Business Days after it becomes aware that any Collateral Obligation has become a Defaulted Obligation (other than pursuant to clause (i) above). Until so notified, the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent shall not be deemed to have notice or knowledge to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Consents under Related Documents</u>. The Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall (i) obtain any and all consents required by the Related Documents relating to any Instruments, Accounts or General Intangibles for the pledge hereunder (except for any customary procedural requirements and agents' consents expected to be obtained in due course in connection with the transfer of the Collateral Obligations to the Borrower (except for any such agents' consents where the Collateral Manager or any of its Affiliates is the agent)) and (ii) with respect to each Collateral Obligation the Obligor of which is an Eligible Foreign Obligor, provide written notice to such Eligible Foreign Obligor of the pledge of such Collateral Obligation to the Collateral Agent hereunder and take such other actions and execute such other documents and instruments (including pledges or charges under the law of such Eligible Foreign Obligor's jurisdiction of organization) as the Facility Agent may reasonably 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;(p)<u>Fair Market Value Reports</u>. The Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall provide to the Facility Agent the fair market value reports from the Fund's Independent Valuation Firm relating to the Collateral Obligations no later than five Business Days after receipt, and in any event, within 60 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Fund, which report the Facility Agent shall provide any Lender

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promptly upon request, subject to such Lender's execution of a release letter for such Independent Valuation Firm, if required, with respect to such Lender's receipt of such valuation report.

&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)<u>Opinions as to Collateral</u>. On or before June 30 in each calendar year, commencing in 2023, the Borrower shall furnish to the Agents an opinion of counsel, addressed to the Borrower and the Agents, relating to the continued perfection of the security interest granted by the Borrower to the Collateral Agent hereunder.

&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)<u>Reportable Compliance Event.</u> The Borrower hereby agrees that it shall: (a) immediately notify the Facility Agent, the Custodian, the Collateral Agent, and each of the Lenders in writing upon the occurrence of a Reportable Compliance Event; (b) immediately provide substitute Collateral to the Collateral Agent if, at any time, any Collateral becomes Blocked Property; and (c) conduct its business in compliance with applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and International Trade Laws and maintain in effect policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with all applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and International Trade Laws by each Covered Entity, and its directors and officers, and any employee, agent or affiliate acting on behalf of such Covered Entity in connection with this Agreement.

Section 5.02 Negative Covenants of the Borrower.

The Borrower covenants and agrees that, until the Final Maturity Date (and thereafter until the date that all Obligations have been paid in full):

&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)<u>Restrictive Agreements</u>. It shall not enter into or suffer to exist or become effective any agreement that prohibits, limits or imposes any condition upon its ability to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of its property or revenues constituting Collateral, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to secure its obligations under the Facility Documents other than this Agreement and the other Facility Documents.

&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)<u>Liquidation; Merger; Sale of Collateral</u>. It shall not consummate any plan of liquidation, dissolution (including by dividing into two or more separate limited liability companies), division, partial liquidation, merger or consolidation (or suffer any liquidation, dissolution or partial liquidation) nor sell, transfer, exchange or otherwise dispose of (including by dividing into two or more separate limited liability companies) any of its assets, or enter into an agreement or commitment to do so or enter into or engage in any business with respect to any part of its assets, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents.

&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)<u>Amendments to Constituent Documents and Facility Documents</u>. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, it shall not amend, change, waive or otherwise modify, or take any action inconsistent with, any of its Constituent Documents or any Facility Document without the consent of the Facility Agent and the Controlling Lenders.

&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)<u>Liens</u>. It shall not create, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any of its assets now owned or hereafter acquired, except for Permitted Liens and as otherwise expressly

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permitted by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents.

&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)<u>Margin Requirements</u>. It shall not (i) extend credit to others for the purpose of buying or carrying any Margin Stock in such a manner as to violate Regulation T or Regulation U or (ii) use all or any part of the proceeds of any Advance, whether directly or indirectly, and whether immediately, incidentally or ultimately, for any purpose that violates any provision of the Regulations of the Board of Governors, including, to the extent applicable, Regulation U and Regulation X, or for any purpose that would cause any of the Lenders to be in violation of Regulation T or Regulation 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;(f)<u>Changes to Filing Information</u>. It shall not change its name, its address, its type of organization, its organizational identification number, or its jurisdiction of organization from that referred to in <u>Section 4.01(a)</u>, unless it gives thirty days' prior written notice to the Agents and takes all actions that either Agent reasonably determines to be necessary to protect and perfect the Collateral Agent's perfected security interest in the Collateral of the Borrower contemplated by this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it shall not change its jurisdiction of organization to a non-U.S. jurisdiction.

&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)<u>Transactions with Affiliates</u>. Except as permitted in this Agreement (including Articles IX and X hereof) and the other Facility Documents, it shall not sell, lease or otherwise transfer any property or assets to, or purchase, lease or otherwise acquire any property or assets from, or otherwise engage in any other transactions with, any of its Affiliates (including, without limitation, sales of Collateral Obligations), unless such transaction is upon terms no less favorable to the Borrower than it would obtain in a comparable arm's length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate.

&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)<u>Investment Company Restriction; Covered Fund</u>. It shall not and it shall not permit the pool of Collateral to become required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act. It shall take no action which would cause the Advances to be "ownership interests" in a "covered fund" under the Volcker Rule.

&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)<u>Sanctions</u>. The Borrower shall not and, for as long as any Lender has any outstanding Commitment or Advances hereunder, the Borrower shall not permit its directors and officers, and any employee, agent, or affiliate acting on behalf of the Borrower in connection with this Agreement, to: (a) become a Sanctioned Person;

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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;(b) directly or indirectly, provide, use, or make available the proceeds of any Advances hereunder (i) to fund any activities or business of, with, or for the benefit of any Person that, at the time of such funding or facilitation, is a Sanctioned Person, (ii) to fund or facilitate any activities or business of or in any Sanctioned Jurisdiction, (iii) in any manner that could result in a violation by any Person of Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws, or International Trade Laws (including the Facility Agent, any Lender, underwriter, advisor, investor, or otherwise) or (iv) in violation of

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any applicable Law, including, without limitation, any applicable Anti-Corruption Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law or International Trade Law; (c) repay the Advances with Blocked Property or funds derived from any unlawful activity; or (d) permit any Collateral to become Blocked Property.

&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)<u>No Claims Against Advances</u>. Subject to Applicable Law, it shall not claim any credit on, make any deduction from, or dispute the enforceability of payment of the principal or interest payable (or any other amount) in respect of the Facility or assert any claim against any present or future Lender, by reason of the payment of any taxes levied or assessed upon any part of the Collateral.

&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)<u>Indebtedness; Guarantees; Securities; Other Assets</u>. It shall not incur, assume, suffer to exist or guarantee any indebtedness or other liabilities, or issue any securities, whether debt or equity, in each case other than (i) as expressly permitted by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents (ii) obligations under its Constituent Documents or (iii) pursuant to indemnification, expense reimbursement and similar provisions under the Related Documents or in connection with the purchase and sale of the Collateral Obligations (to the extent permitted by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents). The Borrower shall not acquire any Collateral Obligations or other property other than as expressly permitted under the Facility Documents.

&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)<u>Validity of this Agreement</u>. It shall not (i) permit the validity or effectiveness of this Agreement or any grant of Collateral hereunder to be impaired, or permit the lien of this Agreement to be amended, hypothecated, subordinated, terminated or discharged, or permit any Person to be released from any covenants or obligations with respect to this Agreement, except as may be permitted hereby or by the Collateral Management Agreement and (ii) except for Permitted Liens and as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, take any action that would result in the lien of this Agreement to no longer constitute a valid first priority security interest in the Collateral.

&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)<u>Priority of Payments</u>. Except for the payment of Closing Date Expenses payable in connection with the Closing Date as contemplated in <u>Section</u> <u>3.01(l)</u>, it (or the Collateral Agent on its behalf) shall not disburse any amounts from the Interest Collection Account or the Principal Collection Account other than in accordance with the Priority of Payments.

&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)<u>Subsidiaries</u>. It shall not have or permit the formation of subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Name</u>. It shall not conduct business under any name other than its own.

&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)<u>Employees</u>. It shall not have any employees (other than officers and directors to the extent they are employees).

&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)<u>Non-Petition</u>. The Borrower shall not be party to any agreement without including customary "non-petition" and "limited recourse" provisions therein (and shall not amend or eliminate such provisions in any agreement to which it is party),

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except for (i) any Related Document or any other agreement related to the purchase and sale of any Collateral Obligations which contains customary purchase or sale terms or which is documented using customary loan trading documentation, in each case, if such Related Document or agreement does not contain any provision providing for recourse to the Borrower, including, without limitation, any indemnification obligation, or (ii) any agreement that is of a type that customarily does not include "non-petition" or "limited recourse" provisions.

&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)<u>Changes to Related Documents</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the performance of its obligations hereunder, the Borrower may enter into any amendment or waiver of or supplement to any Collateral Obligation; <u>provided</u> that the prior written consent of the Controlling Lenders to any such amendment, waiver or supplement shall be required if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such amendment, waiver or supplement.

&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)Investments; Retention of Funds.

&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 Borrower shall not make any investment or acquire any property other than in

&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) Collateral Obligations, (B) Eligible Investments, and (C) any stock or other equity interests in one or more corporations or other Persons or other assets received in a workout or restructuring of a Defaulted Obligation or otherwise acquired in connection with a workout or restructuring of a Collateral Obligation.

&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)All Interest Proceeds and Principal Proceeds shall be applied by the Borrower (or the Collateral Agent on its behalf) only as provided in Sections 2.05, <u>9.01</u> and <u>10.02</u> and <u>Article VIII</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;(t)<u>Hedge Agreements</u>. The Borrower shall not enter into any hedge agreement that is not an Eligible Hedge 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;(u)<u>Membership Interests</u>. The Borrower shall not, so long as any Obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, permit its limited liability company membership interests to be held by any Person other than the Fund nor permit or suffer the Fund to pledge, assign or encumber its limited liability company membership interests.

Section 5.03 Certain Undertakings Relating to Separateness.

&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)Without limiting any, and subject to all, other covenants of the Borrower contained in this Agreement, the Borrower shall conduct its business and operations separate and apart from that of any other Person (including the Collateral Manager, the Fund and any of their Affiliates) and in furtherance 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;(1)The Borrower shall maintain its bank accounts, books, accounting and other records, and other Borrower documents separate from those of any other Person.

&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)The Borrower shall not commingle or pool any of its funds or

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assets with those of any Affiliate or any other Person, and it shall hold all of its assets in its own name, except as otherwise permitted or required under the Facility Documents.

&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)The Borrower shall have at least one Independent director. The Borrower shall not take any action that would result in an Insolvency Event with respect to the Borrower unless all of the members of the Borrower shall have consented in writing to such action.

&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)The Borrower shall conduct its own business in its own name and, for all purposes, shall not operate, or purport to operate, collectively as a single or consolidated business entity with respect to any Person (although, in connection with certain advertising, filings and marketing, the Borrower may be identified as a subsidiary of the Fund).

&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)The Borrower shall pay its own debts, liabilities and expenses (including overhead expenses, if any) only out of its own assets as the same shall become due.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6)The Borrower shall maintain or procure the maintenance of separate financial statements (if any), including such monthly and quarterly reports as are required by the Facility Documents except to the extent that the financial statements of the Borrower may be consolidated with those of the Fund, <u>provided</u> that appropriate notations shall be made on such financial statements to indicate the separateness of the Borrower from the Fund and to indicate that the Borrower's assets and credit are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of such other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7)The Borrower has observed, and shall observe all applicable Delaware corporate formalities, shall comply with its Constituent Documents, and shall preserve its existence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8)The Borrower does not, and shall not, so long as any Obligation is outstanding under the Facility Documents (A) guarantee, become obligated for, or hold itself or its credit out to be responsible for or available to satisfy, the debts or obligations of any other Person or (B) control the decisions or actions respecting the daily business or affairs of any other Person, in each case, except as permitted by or pursuant to the Facility Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(9)The Borrower shall, at all times, pay the salaries of its own employees, if any, and maintain a sufficient number of employees in light of its contemplated business operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10)The Borrower shall allocate fairly and reasonably any overhead for shared office space.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11)The Borrower shall, at all times, hold itself out to the public as a legal entity separate and distinct from any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12)The Borrower shall not identify itself as a division of any other

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Person (although, in connection with certain advertising, filings and marketing, the Borrower may be identified as a subsidiary of the Fund).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(13)The Borrower shall maintain its assets in such a manner that it will not be costly or difficult to segregate, ascertain or identify its individual assets from those of any Affiliate or any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(14)Except as permitted by this Agreement and the other Facility Documents, the Borrower shall maintain an arm's length relationship with its Affiliates and the Collateral Manager and the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(15)Except as permitted by or pursuant to the Facility Documents, the Borrower shall not grant a security interest or otherwise pledge its assets for the benefit of any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16)So long as any obligations of the Borrower are outstanding under the Facility Documents, except as provided in the Facility Documents, the Borrower shall not acquire any stock, securities or debt instruments of the Collateral Manager, its Affiliates or any other Person, except that the Borrower may invest in those investments (and purchase assets from, and sell assets to, its Affiliates as) permitted under the Facility Documents and may make any advance required or expressly permitted to be made pursuant to any provisions of the Facility Documents and permit the same to remain outstanding in accordance with such provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(17)The Borrower shall not make loans or advances to any Person, except for the Collateral Obligations or as permitted by or pursuant to the Facility Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(18)So long as any Obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower shall not (i) engage in any dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up, in whole or in part, or consolidation or merger with or into any other business entity, (ii) acquire by purchase or otherwise all or substantially all of the business or assets of or beneficial interest in any other entity, (iii) transfer, lease or sell, in one transaction or any combination of transactions, all or substantially all of its properties or assets, or (iv) terminate its organizational documents or its qualifications and good standing in any jurisdiction, in each case except as expressly permitted by the Facility Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19)The Borrower shall file its own tax returns separate from those of any other Person, except to the extent that the Borrower is not required to file tax returns under applicable law or is not permitted to file its own tax returns separate from those of any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(20)The Borrower shall not acquire obligations or securities of its equity holders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21)The Borrower shall use separate stationary, invoices and checks (although, in connection with certain advertising, filings and marketing, the Borrower

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may be identified as a subsidiary of the Fund).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22)The Borrower shall correct any known misunderstanding regarding its separate identity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23)The Borrower shall intend to maintain adequate capital in light of its contemplated business operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(24)The Borrower shall not, so long as any obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, engage, directly or indirectly, in any business other than the actions required or permitted under this Agreement or the other Facility Documents or ancillary thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(25)The Borrower shall not, so long as any obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, incur, create or assume any indebtedness other than as expressly permitted under the Facility Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26)The Borrower shall not, so long as any obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, except as contemplated by the Facility Documents, form, acquire or hold any subsidiary (whether corporate, partnership, limited liability company or other).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(27)The Borrower shall not, so long as any obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, fail to preserve its existence as an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization or formation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28)The Borrower shall not, so long as any obligations are outstanding under the Facility Documents, except as contemplated by the Facility Documents, enter into any contract or agreement with any Affiliate, except upon terms and conditions that are commercially reasonable and substantially similar to those that would be available on an arm's-length basis with third parties other than such Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(29)The Borrower shall at all times be organized as a special-purpose limited liability company with organizational documents substantially similar to those in effect 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;(30)The Borrower shall at all times conduct its business so that any assumptions made with respect to the Borrower in any "<u>substantive non-consolidation</u>" opinion letter delivered in connection with the Facility Documents will continue to be true and correct in all respects.

ARTICLE VI EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Section 6.01 Events of Default.

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"<u>Event of Default</u>", wherever used herein, means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

&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)a default in the payment, when due and payable, of (i) any interest on the Advances, Commitment Fee or Facility Agent Fee and such default continues for three Business Days or (ii) any principal of any Advance and such default continues for three Business Days; 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;(b)(i) the failure on any Payment Date to disburse amounts available in the Principal Collection Account or the Interest Collection Account in accordance with the Priority of Payments, and such default continues for three Business Days; or (ii) a default in the payment of any amounts due and owing on any Payment Date in respect of the Facility, other than any amounts described under clauses (a) and (b)(i) of this <u>Section 6.01</u>, and such default continues for three Business Days; 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;(c)a default in the payment, on the Final Maturity Date, of (i) any interest on the Advances or Commitment Fee or (ii) any principal of any Advance; 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;(d)except as otherwise provided in this <u>Section 6.01</u>, a default in a material respect in the performance, or breach in a material respect, of any other covenant or other agreement of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager under any Facility Document to which it is party, or the failure of any representation or warranty of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager made in any Facility Document or in any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant thereto or in connection therewith to be correct in each case in all material respects when the same shall have been made, and the continuation of such default, breach or failure for a period of thirty days after the earlier of (x) written notice to the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager, as applicable (which may be by e-mail) by either Agent, the Controlling Lender or the Collateral Manager, in each case specifying such default, breach or failure and requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default" hereunder and (y) actual knowledge of the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager, as applicable; 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;(e)the filing of a petition seeking the entry of a decree or order by a court having competent jurisdiction adjudging the Borrower as bankrupt or insolvent, or approving as properly filed a petition seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of or in respect of the Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar applicable law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, or sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Borrower or of any substantial part of its property, respectively, or ordering the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, respectively, and the continuance of any such proceeding shall be undismissed for sixty (60) days after the filing of such petition or immediately upon entry of such order or decree; 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;(f)the institution by the Borrower of proceedings to be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent of the Borrower to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it, or the filing by it of a petition or answer or consent

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seeking reorganization or relief under the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar applicable law, or the consent by the Borrower to the filing of any such petition or to the appointment in a proceeding of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee or sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Borrower or of any substantial part of its property, respectively, or the making by the Borrower of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the admission by the Borrower in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due or the failure generally to pay its debts as they become due, or the taking of any action by the Borrower in furtherance of any such action; 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;(g)an Insolvency Event relating to the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager occurs; 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;(h)either of the Borrower or the pool of Collateral becomes an investment company required to be registered under the Investment Company Act; 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;(i)any Facility Document, or any material provision thereof, shall not be legal, valid, in full force and effect and enforceable in accordance with its terms, or the Borrower, the Fund, the Collateral Manager or any Affiliate of the Borrower, the Fund or the Collateral Manager shall so assert in writing; 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;(j)the Collateral Manager gives notice of resignation or has been directed to be removed as Collateral Manager or shall for any reason cease serving as Collateral Manager to the Fund or the Borrower and, in the case of the Borrower, a successor Collateral Manager approved in accordance with the Collateral Management Agreement has not been appointed within thirty days 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;(k)the Collateral Agent shall at any time fail to have a valid, perfected, first priority security interest in any of the Collateral Obligations, together with the other Collateral and the proceeds of any of the foregoing; 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;(l)reserved; 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;(m)the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all Advances exceed 75% of the Adjusted Principal Amount of all Collateral Obligations.

Upon a Responsible Officer obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of an Event of Default, each of (i) the Borrower, (ii) the Collateral Agent and (iii) the Collateral Manager shall notify each other, specifying the specific Event of Default(s) that occurred as well as all other Events of Default that are then known to be continuing. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default known to the Collateral Agent, the Collateral Agent shall promptly notify the Facility Agent (which shall notify the Lenders promptly) of such Event of Default in writing, specifying the specific Event of Default(s) that occurred as well as all other Events of Default that are then known to be continuing; provided that, the Collateral Agent shall have no responsibility to monitor or take note of any of the aforesaid matters that might constitute an Event of Default other than a payment default, despite its obligation to provide notice thereof upon knowledge of any of the aforesaid matters in accordance with the foregoing.

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addition to all rights and remedies specified in this Agreement and the other Facility Documents, including <u>Article VII</u>, and the rights and remedies of a secured party under Applicable Law, including the UCC, the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders), by notice to the Borrower, may do any one or more of the following: (1) declare the Commitments to be terminated forthwith, whereupon the Commitments shall forthwith terminate, and (2) declare the principal of and the accrued interest on the Advances and the Notes and all other amounts whatsoever payable by the Borrower hereunder (including any amounts payable under <u>Section</u> <u>2.10</u>) to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon such amounts shall be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other formalities of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Borrower; <u>provided</u> that, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in clauses (e) and (f) of this <u>Section 6.01</u>, the Commitments shall automatically terminate and the Advances and all such other amounts shall automatically become due and payable, without any further action by any party.

ARTICLE VII

PLEDGE OF COLLATERAL; RIGHTS OF THE COLLATERAL AGENT

Section 7.01 Grant of Security.

The Borrower hereby grants, pledges, transfers and assigns to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as security for all Obligations, a continuing security interest in, and a Lien upon, all of the Borrower's right, title and interest in, to and under the following property, in each case whether tangible or intangible, wheresoever located, and whether now owned by the Borrower or hereafter acquired and whether now existing or hereafter coming into existence (all of the property described in this <u>Section 7.01</u> being collectively referred to herein as the "<u>Collateral</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;(a)all Collateral Obligations, both now and hereafter owned, including all collections and other proceeds thereon or with respect thereto;

&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 Covered Account and all money, all instruments, all investment property (including all securities, all security entitlements with respect to such Covered Account and all financial assets carried in such Covered Account), and all other property from time to time on deposit in or credited to each Covered Account;

&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 interest, dividends, stock dividends, stock splits, distributions and other money or property of any kind distributed in respect of the Collateral Obligations which the Borrower is entitled to receive, including all Collections;

&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)each Facility Document (other than the Collateral Management Agreement) and all rights, remedies, powers, privileges and claims under or in respect thereto (whether arising pursuant to the terms thereof or otherwise available to the Borrower at law or equity), including the right to enforce each such Facility Document (other than the Collateral Management Agreement) and to give or withhold any and all consents, requests, notices, directions, approvals, extensions or waivers under or with respect thereto, to the same extent as the Borrower could but for the assignment and

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security interest granted to the Collateral Agent under 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;(e)all Cash or Money in possession of the Borrower or delivered to the Collateral Agent (or its bailee);

&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)all accounts, chattel paper, deposit accounts, financial assets, general intangibles, instruments, investment property, letter-of-credit rights and other supporting obligations of the Borrower, including any of the same relating to the assets and property described in the foregoing clauses (a) through (e) (in each case as defined in the UCC);

&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)all accounts, chattel paper, deposit accounts, documents, general intangibles, goods, instruments, investment property, letter-of-credit rights, letters of credit, money; and all other property of the Borrower, including any such other property otherwise delivered to the Custodian by or on behalf of the Borrower (whether or not constituting Collateral Obligations or Eligible Investments), including equity or equity-like investments (including, without limitation, any warrant that is received in connection with a Collateral Obligation) in Obligors and their Affiliates where the Borrower owns a debt obligation;

&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)all security interests, liens, collateral, property, guaranties, supporting obligations, insurance and other agreements or arrangements of whatever character from time to time supporting or securing payment of the assets, investments and properties described above; 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;(i)all Proceeds of any and all of the foregoing. Section 7.02 Release of Security Interest.

If and only if all Obligations under the Facility (other than unasserted contingent obligations) have been paid in full and all Commitments have been terminated, the security interest of the Secured Parties in the Collateral shall immediately terminate and the Secured Parties shall, at the expense of the Borrower, promptly execute, deliver and file or authorize for filing such instruments as the Borrower shall reasonably request in order to reassign, release or terminate the Secured Parties' security interest in the Collateral. The Secured Parties acknowledge and agree that upon the sale or disposition of any Collateral by the Borrower in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the security interest of the Secured Parties in such Collateral shall immediately terminate and the Secured Parties shall, at the expense of the Borrower, execute, deliver and file or authorize for filing such instrument as the Borrower shall reasonably request to reflect or evidence such termination. Any and all actions under this <u>Article VII</u> in respect of the Collateral shall be without any recourse to, or representation or warranty by, any Secured Party and shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Borrower.

Section 7.03 Rights and Remedies.

The Collateral Agent (for itself and on behalf of the other Secured Parties) shall have all of the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC and other Applicable Law.

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Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent or its designees may, and shall at the direction of the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders), and in each case, where applicable subject to the terms of the Related Documents (i) instruct the Borrower to deliver any or all of the Collateral, the Related Documents and any other documents relating to the Collateral to the Custodian or its designees and otherwise give all instructions for the Borrower regarding the Collateral; (ii) sell or otherwise dispose of the Collateral, all without judicial process or proceedings; (iii) take control of the Proceeds of any such Collateral; (iv) subject to the provisions of the applicable Related Documents, exercise any consensual or voting rights in respect of the Collateral; (v) release, make extensions, discharges, exchanges or substitutions for, or surrender, all or any part of the Collateral; (vi) enforce the Borrower's rights and remedies with respect to the Collateral; (vii) institute and prosecute legal and equitable proceedings to enforce collection of, or realize upon, any of the Collateral; (viii) require that the Borrower immediately take all actions necessary to cause the liquidation of the Collateral in order to pay all amounts due and payable in respect of the Obligations, in accordance with the terms of the Related Documents; (ix) redeem or withdraw or cause the Borrower to redeem or withdraw any asset of the Borrower to pay amounts due and payable in respect of the Obligations; (x) make copies of or, if necessary, remove from the Borrower's and its agents' respective places of business all books, records and documents relating to the Collateral; and (xi) endorse the name of the Borrower upon any items of payment relating to the Collateral or upon any proof of claim in bankruptcy against an account debtor.

The Borrower hereby agrees that, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, at the request of the Collateral Agent or the Facility Agent but subject to the requirements of the Related Documents, it shall execute all documents and agreements which are necessary or appropriate to have the Collateral be assigned to the Collateral Agent or its designee. For purposes of taking the actions described in clauses (i) through (xi) of the first paragraph of this <u>Section 7.03</u>, the Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment being coupled with an interest and is irrevocable while any of the Obligations remain unpaid and which can be exercised only if such Event of Default is continuing), with power of substitution, in the name of the Collateral Agent or in the name of the Borrower or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the Collateral Agent, but at the cost and expense of the Borrower and, except as permitted by Applicable Law, without notice to the Borrower.

All sums paid or advanced by the Collateral Agent in connection with the foregoing and all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred in connection therewith, together with interest thereon at the Post-Default Rate from the date of payment until repaid in full, shall be paid by the Borrower to the Collateral Agent from time to time on demand in accordance with the Priority of Payments and shall constitute and become a part of the Obligations secured hereby.

To the extent permitted by law, without the prior written consent of all of the Lenders, credit bidding by any Lender (or any other Person) in connection with any foreclosure sale hereunder shall not be permitted.

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Section 7.04 Remedies Cumulative.

Each right, power, and remedy of the Agents and the other Secured Parties, or any of them, as provided for in this Agreement or in the other Facility Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for in this Agreement or in the other Facility Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or beginning of the exercise by either of the Agents or any other Secured Party of any one or more of such rights, powers, or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such Persons of any or all such other rights, powers, or remedies.

Section 7.05 Related Documen<u>ts</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;(a)The Borrower hereby agrees that after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, it shall (i) upon the written request of either Agent promptly forward to such Agent all information and notices which it receives under or in connection with the Related Documents relating to the Collateral and (ii) upon the written request of either Agent, act and refrain from acting in respect of any request, act, decision or vote under or in connection with the Related Documents relating to the Collateral only in accordance with the direction of such Agent.

&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 Borrower agrees that, to the extent the same shall be in the Borrower's possession, it will hold all Related Documents in trust for the Collateral Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties, and upon request of either Agent following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default or as otherwise provided herein, promptly deliver the same to the Custodian or its designee.

Section 7.06 Borrower Remains Liable.

&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 may be necessary in connection with any assignment of the Collateral to the Collateral Agent or its designee pursuant to the first sentence of the second paragraph of <u>Section 7.03</u>, (i) the Borrower shall remain liable under the agreements included in and relating to the Collateral (including the Related Documents) to the extent set forth therein, and shall perform all of its duties and obligations under such contracts and agreements to the same extent as if this Agreement had not been executed, and (ii) the exercise by any Secured Party of any of its rights hereunder shall not release the Borrower from any of its duties or obligations under any such contracts or agreements included in the Collateral.

&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)No obligation or liability of the Borrower is intended to be assumed by either Agent or any other Secured Party under or as a result of this Agreement or the other Facility Documents, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including under any Related Document or any other agreement or document that relates to Collateral and, to the maximum extent permitted under provisions of law, the Agents and the other Secured Parties expressly disclaim any such assumption. The Borrower agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Agents

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and the other Secured Parties from any loss, liability or expense incurred as a result of any claim that any such obligation or liability has been so assumed.

&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)No delegation by the Borrower of any obligations to the Collateral Manager under this Agreement or the Collateral Management Agreement, nor any ability hereunder or under the Collateral Management Agreement for any obligation to be performed by the Collateral Manager on behalf of the Borrower, shall relieve the Borrower of its obligations hereunder.

Section 7.07 Assignment of Sale and Contribution Agreement and any Eligible Hedge 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;(a)The Borrower hereby acknowledges that its grant contained in <u>Section 7.01</u> includes all of the Borrower's estate, right, title and interest in, to and under the Sale and Contribution Agreement and any Eligible Hedge Agreement, including (i) the right to give all notices, consents and releases thereunder, (ii) the right to give all notices of termination and to take any legal action upon the breach of an obligation of the other party thereunder, including the commencement, conduct and consummation of proceedings at law or in equity, (iii) the right to receive all notices, accountings, consents, releases and statements thereunder and (iv) the right to do any and all other things whatsoever that the Borrower is or may be entitled to do thereunder; <u>provided</u> that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Agents shall not have the authority to exercise any of the rights set forth in (i) through (iv) above or that may otherwise arise as a result of the grant until the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default hereunder, and such authority shall terminate at such time, if any, as such Event of Default is cured or waived.

&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 assignment made pursuant to <u>Section 7.01</u> is executed as collateral security, and the execution and delivery hereby shall not in any way impair or diminish the obligations of the Borrower under the provisions of the Sale and Contribution Agreement or the other documents referred to in paragraph (a) above, nor shall any of the obligations contained in the Sale and Contribution Agreement or such other documents be imposed on the Agents.

&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)Upon the occurrence of the Final Maturity Date (or, if earlier, the payment in full of all of the Obligations (other than unasserted contingent obligations) and the termination of all of the Commitments), the payment of all Obligations (other than unasserted contingent obligations) and the release of the Collateral from the lien of this Agreement, this assignment and all rights herein assigned to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Lenders shall cease and terminate and all the estate, right, title and interest of the Collateral Agent in, to and under the Sale and Contribution Agreement and the other documents referred to in this <u>Section 7.07</u> shall revert to the Borrower, and no further instrument or act shall be necessary to evidence such termination and reversion.

&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 Borrower represents that the Borrower has not executed any other assignment of the Sale and Contribution Agreement or any Eligible Hedge

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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;(e)The Borrower agrees that this assignment is irrevocable until the Obligations (other than unasserted contingent obligations) have been repaid in full and all Commitments have terminated, and that it will not take any action which is inconsistent with this assignment or make any other assignment inconsistent herewith. The Borrower will, from time to time, execute all instruments of further assurance and all such supplemental instruments with respect to this assignment as the Facility Agent may reasonably request and as may be reasonably necessary to continue and maintain the effectiveness of such assignment.

Section 7.08 Protection of Collateral.

The Borrower shall from time to time execute and deliver all such supplements and amendments hereto and file or authorize the filing of all such financing statements, continuation statements, instruments of further assurance and other instruments, and shall take such other action as may be necessary or advisable to secure the rights and remedies of the Secured Parties hereunder and to:

&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)grant security more effectively on all or any portion of the Collateral;

&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)maintain, preserve and perfect any grant of security made or to be made by this Agreement including, without limitation, the first priority nature of the lien (subject to clause (ii) of the definition of Permitted Liens) or carry out more effectively the purposes hereof;

&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)perfect, publish notice of or protect the validity of any grant made or to be made by this Agreement (including, without limitation, any and all actions necessary or desirable as a result of changes in law or regulations)

&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)enforce any of the Collateral or other instruments or property included in the Collateral;

&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)preserve and defend title to the Collateral and the rights therein of the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties in the Collateral against the claims of all Persons and parties; 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;(vi)pay or cause to be paid any and all taxes levied or assessed upon all or any part of the Collateral.

The Borrower hereby designates the Collateral Agent as its agent and attorney in fact to prepare and file all UCC-1 financing statements, continuation statements and other instruments, and take all other actions, required pursuant to this <u>Section 7.08</u>. Such designation shall not impose upon the Collateral Agent, or release or diminish, the Borrower's obligations under this <u>Section 7.08</u>.

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ARTICLE VIII

ACCOUNTS, ACCOUNTINGS AND RELEASES

Section 8.01 Collection of Money.

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Collateral Agent may demand payment or delivery of, and shall receive and collect, directly and without intervention or assistance of any fiscal agent or other intermediary, all Money and other property payable to or receivable by the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement, including all payments due on the Collateral, in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Collateral. The Custodian shall segregate and hold all such Money and property received by it in a Covered Account for the benefit of the Secured Parties and shall apply it as provided in this Agreement. Each Covered Account shall be established as a single segregated securities account, held and maintained under the Account Control Agreement with (a) a federal or state-chartered depository institution having a Moody's long-term rating of at least "Baa2" and an S&P long-term rating of at least "BBB", and, if such institution's ratings falls below such levels, then the assets held in such Covered Account shall, upon direction of the Facility Agent following notice to the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent from the Custodian, be moved within 30 days to another institution that has such ratings or (b) in segregated securities accounts maintained with the corporate trust department of a federal or state-chartered deposit institution subject to regulations regarding fiduciary funds on deposit similar to Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulation Section 9.10(b). Any Covered Account may contain any number of subaccounts for the convenience of the Collateral Agent or as required by this Agreement for convenience in administering the Covered Account or the Collateral.

Section 8.02 Interest Collection Account and Principal Collection Account.

&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) In accordance with this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement, the Collateral Agent has established at the Custodian a single, segregated securities account titled the "TCW DL VIII Financing LLC Interest Collection Account, subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent", which shall be designated as the "<u>Interest Collection Account</u>", which shall be maintained with the Custodian in accordance with the Account Control Agreement and which shall be subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent. The Custodian shall from time to time deposit into the Interest Collection Account, in addition to the deposits required pursuant to <u>Section 8.05(a)</u>, immediately upon receipt thereof all Interest Proceeds received by the Custodian. All Monies deposited from time to time in the Interest Collection Account pursuant to this Agreement shall be held by the Collateral Agent as part of the Collateral and shall be applied to the purposes herein provided. All amounts in the Interest Collection Account shall be reinvested pursuant to <u>Section 8.05(a)</u>. The Borrower shall instruct all Obligors to remit all their payments constituting Interest Proceeds or constituting Unidentified Proceeds in respect of the Collateral Obligations into the Interest Collection Account in accordance with this Agreement. If the Borrower receives any Collections directly, the Borrower shall remit any Interest Proceeds or Unidentified Proceeds in respect of such Collections to the Interest Collection Account within two (2) Business Days of receipt 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)In accordance with this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement, the

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Collateral Agent has established at the Custodian a single, segregated securities account held in trust and titled the "TCW DL VIII Financing LLC Principal Collection Account, subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent", which shall be designated as the "<u>Principal Collection Account</u>", which shall be maintained with the Custodian in accordance with the Account Control Agreement and which shall be subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent. The Custodian shall deposit immediately upon receipt thereof, into the Principal Collection Account, in addition to the deposits required pursuant to <u>Section 8.05(a)</u>, all Principal Proceeds (unless simultaneously reinvested in additional Collateral Obligations in accordance with <u>Article X</u> or in Eligible Investments or required to be deposited in the Revolving Reserve Account pursuant to <u>Section</u>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>8.04</u>) received by the Custodian. All Monies deposited from time to time in the Principal Collection Account pursuant to this Agreement shall be held by the Collateral Agent as part of the Collateral and shall be applied to the purposes herein provided. All amounts in the Principal Collection Account shall be reinvested pursuant to <u>Section 8.05(a)</u>. The Borrower shall instruct all Obligors to remit all their payments constituting Principal Proceeds in respect of the Collateral Obligations (to the extent not constituting Unidentified Proceeds that are otherwise to be deposited in the Interest Collection Account) into the Principal Collection Account in accordance with this Agreement. If the Borrower receives any Collections directly, the Borrower shall remit any Principal Proceeds in respect of such Collections (to the extent not constituting Unidentified Proceeds that are otherwise to be deposited in the Interest Collection Account) to the Principal Collection Account within two (2) Business Days of receipt 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)At any time and from time to time, the Borrower may, but is not required to, deposit into the Interest Collection Account or Principal Collection Account amounts comprised of capital contributions from the Fund or other funds which have been released from the Lien of the Collateral Agent pursuant to the Priority of Payments and designated by the Borrower (pursuant to written notice to the Collateral Agent) as Interest Proceeds or Principal Proceeds, as the case may be. Upon the deposit of such funds, such funds shall be subject to the Lien of the Collateral Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) granted under this Agreement, automatically and without the need for further action.

&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 Collateral Agent, within one (1) Business Day after receipt of any distribution or other proceeds in respect of the Collateral which are not Cash, shall so notify the Borrower and the Collateral Manager, and the Borrower shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to, within fifteen (15) Business Days of receipt of such notice from the Collateral Agent (or as soon as practicable thereafter), sell such distribution or other proceeds for Cash in an arm's length transaction and deposit the proceeds thereof in the Principal Collection Account; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower need not sell such distributions or other proceeds pursuant to this <u>Section 8.02(b)</u> if (x) it delivers a certificate of a Responsible Officer to the Collateral Agent certifying that such distributions or other proceeds constitute Collateral Obligations, Equity Obligations or Eligible Investments (including any deferred or capitalized interest with respect thereto) or (y) such distribution or proceeds are otherwise permitted to be held by the Borrower hereunder, it being understood that such distributions or other proceeds may be required to be sold pursuant to other provisions 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;(c)At any time when the purchase of additional Collateral

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Obligations is permitted pursuant to <u>Article X</u>, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may by delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager direct the Collateral Agent to, and upon receipt of such certificate the Collateral Agent shall, withdraw funds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account representing Principal Proceeds and withdraw funds on deposit in the Interest Collection Account representing Interest Proceeds but only to the extent such Interest Proceeds are used to pay for accrued interest on an additional Collateral Obligation and reinvest such funds in additional Collateral Obligations or exercise a warrant held in the Collateral, in each case in accordance with the requirements of <u>Article X</u> and such certificate. At any time as of which no funds are on deposit in the Revolving Reserve Account, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may by delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer direct the Collateral Agent to, and upon receipt of such certificate the Collateral Agent shall, withdraw funds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account representing Principal Proceeds and remit such funds as so directed by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager to meet the Borrower's funding obligations in respect of Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans or Revolving Collateral Loans.

&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)On each Payment Date, any amounts then held in the Interest Collection Account and the Principal Collection Account other than (i) Interest Proceeds, Principal Proceeds or Unidentified Proceeds received after the end of the Collection Period with respect to such Payment Date, (ii) Principal Proceeds received during the prior Collection Period designated for the purchase of additional Collateral Obligations, or (iii) Principal Proceeds designated by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager to be used to settle binding commitments (entered into prior to the Determination Date) for the purchase of Collateral Obligations and as described in the Payment Date Report for such Payment Date (the "<u>Distribution Amounts</u>") shall be applied in accordance with <u>Section 9.01(a)</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;(e)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all Unidentified Proceeds received by the Custodian shall be deposited into the Interest Collection Account. As soon as the Collateral Administrator identifies such amounts as either Interest Proceeds or Principal Proceeds, but in no event no later than weekly after receipt thereof, such amounts identified as Principal Proceeds shall be deposited by the Custodian into the Principal Collection Account and recognized as Principal Proceeds and such amounts identified as Interest Proceeds shall be recognized in the Interest Collection Account as Interest Proceeds.

Section 8.03 Transaction Accounts.

&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)<u>Reserved</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;(b)<u>Collateral Account</u>. In accordance with this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement, the Collateral Agent has established at the Custodian a single, segregated securities account held in trust and titled the "TCW DL VIII Financing LLC Collateral Account, subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent", which shall be designated as the "<u>Collateral Account</u>", which shall be maintained by the Borrower with the Custodian in accordance with this Agreement and the Account

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Control Agreement and which shall be subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent. All Collateral Obligations shall be credited to the Collateral Account; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, (i) it is hereby expressly acknowledged that (A) interests in bank loans (collectively "<u>Loan</u> <u>Assets</u>" and each a "<u>Loan Asset</u>") may be acquired by the Borrower from time to time which are not evidenced by, or accompanied by delivery of, a Security (as defined in Section 8-102(15) of the UCC) or an Instrument (as defined in Section 9-102(47) of the UCC), and may be evidenced solely by delivery to the Custodian of a facsimile copy of an assignment agreement ("<u>Loan Assignment Agreement</u>") evidencing the assignment of such Loan Assets from the Fund or any third party owner thereof to the Borrower and from the Borrower in blank, and (B) any such Loan Assignment Agreement (and the registration of the related Loan Assets on the books and records of the applicable obligor or bank agent) shall be registered in the name of the Custodian, and (ii) nothing herein shall require the Custodian to credit to the Collateral Account or to treat as a financial asset (within the meaning of Section 8-102(a)(9) of the UCC) any such Loan Asset or other asset in the nature of a general intangible (as defined in Section 9-102(a)(42) of the UCC) or to "maintain" a sufficient quantity thereof. The only permitted withdrawals from the Collateral Account shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Collateral Agent agrees to give the Borrower and the Collateral Manager prompt notice if (to the actual knowledge of a Responsible Officer of the Collateral Agent) the Collateral Account or any assets or securities on deposit therein, or otherwise to the credit of the Collateral Account, shall become subject to any writ, order, judgment, warrant of attachment, execution or similar process. The Borrower shall not have any legal, equitable or beneficial interest in the Collateral Account other than in accordance with this Agreement, the other Facility Documents and the Priority of Payments.

Section 8.04 The Revolving Reserve Account; Fundings.

In accordance with this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement, the Collateral Agent has established at the Custodian a single, segregated securities account held in trust and titled the "TCW DL VIII Financing LLC Revolving Reserve Account, subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent", which shall be designated as the "<u>Revolving Reserve Account</u>", which shall be maintained by the Borrower with the Custodian in accordance with the Account Control Agreement and which shall be subject to the lien of the Collateral Agent. The only permitted deposits to or withdrawals from the Revolving Reserve Account shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Borrower shall not have any legal, equitable or beneficial interest in the Revolving Reserve Account other than in accordance with this Agreement, the other Facility Documents and the Priority of Payments.

Upon the purchase by the Borrower of any Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loan or Revolving Collateral Loan or, if necessary, on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date (if not directly deposited into the Revolving Reserve Account in accordance with <u>Section 2.02(a)</u>), funds shall be withdrawn by the Collateral Agent at the direction of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager from the Principal Collection Account and deposited in the Revolving Reserve Account, (i) during the Revolving Period, in an amount sufficient to ensure no Commitment Shortfall exists as of such time, and (ii) at all times after the last day of the Revolving Period, equal to the aggregate unfunded commitments in respect of all Revolving

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Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans (the amount required to be on deposit at all times in the Revolving Reserve Account pursuant to such clause (i) or (ii), as applicable, the "<u>Revolving Reserve Required Amount</u>").

Fundings of Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans shall be made using, *first*, amounts on deposit in the Revolving Reserve Account, then amounts on deposit in the Principal Collection Account and *finally*, prior to the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, available Borrowings.

Amounts on deposit in the Revolving Reserve Account may be invested in overnight funds that are Eligible Investments selected by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager pursuant to <u>Section 8.05</u>, and earnings from all such investments will be deposited in the Interest Collection Account as Interest Proceeds. So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is then continuing, all funds in the Revolving Reserve Account (other than earnings from Eligible Investments therein) will be available solely to cover drawdowns on the Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans and Revolving Collateral Loans; <u>provided</u> that, to the extent that the aggregate amount of funds on deposit therein at any time exceeds the Revolving Reserve Required Amount, or if the underlying commitment to fund such drawdowns with respect to the Delayed Drawdown Collateral Loans and Revolving Collateral Loans is reduced or terminated, the Collateral Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Collateral Manager and remit such excess to the Principal Collection Account, and such amounts will be treated as Principal Collections.

Section 8.05 Reinvestment of Funds in Covered Accounts; Reports by Collateral Agent.

&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)By delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer (which may be in the form of standing instructions), the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall at all times direct the Custodian to, and, upon receipt of such certificate, the Custodian shall, invest all funds on deposit in the Interest Collection Account, the Principal Collection Account and the Revolving Reserve Account as so directed in Eligible Investments having stated maturities no later than the Business Day preceding the next Payment Date (or such shorter maturities expressly provided herein). If no Event of Default is continuing, the Borrower shall not have given any such investment directions, the Custodian shall seek instructions from the Borrower or the Collateral Manager within three Business Days after the transfer of any funds to such accounts and shall promptly invest in "First American Government Obligation Fund", which is an Eligible Investment of the type described in clause (i) of the definition of the term "Eligible Investments" that mature overnight. If the Custodian does not thereafter receive written instructions from the Borrower or the Collateral Manager within five Business Days after the transfer of such funds to such accounts, it shall invest and reinvest the funds held in such accounts, as fully as practicable, in "First American Government Obligation Fund", which is an Eligible Investments of the type described in clause (i) of the definition of the term "Eligible Investments" maturing no later than the Business Day immediately preceding the next Payment Date (or such shorter maturities expressly provided herein). If, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall not have given such investment

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directions to the Custodian for three consecutive days, the Custodian shall invest and reinvest such Monies as fully as practicable in "First American Government Obligation Fund", which is an Eligible Investment of the type described in clause (i) of the definition of the term "Eligible Investments" maturing not later than the earlier of (i) thirty days after the date of such investment (unless putable at par to the issuer thereof) or (ii) the Business Day immediately preceding the next Payment Date (or such shorter maturities expressly provided herein). Should any such specific Eligible Investment be unavailable, and in the absence of another proper investment instruction, all such funds shall be held uninvested. Except to the extent expressly provided otherwise herein, all interest and other income from such investments shall be deposited in the Interest Collection Account, any gain realized from such investments shall be credited to the Principal Collection Account upon receipt, and any loss resulting from such investments shall be charged to the Principal Collection Account. The Borrower and the Collateral Manager shall not in any way be held liable by reason of any insufficiency of such accounts which results from any loss relating to any such investment.

&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 Collateral Agent and the Custodian agree to give the Borrower and the Collateral Manager prompt notice if any Covered Account or any funds on deposit in any Covered Account, or otherwise to the credit of a Covered Account, shall become subject to any writ, order, judgment, warrant of attachment, execution or similar process. All Covered Accounts shall remain at all times with the Custodian or an entity organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or of any state thereof, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of at least $200,000,000, subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority, having a Moody's long-term rating of at least "Baa2" and an S&P long-term rating of at least "BBB", and having an office within the United States.

&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 Collateral Agent and the Custodian, as applicable, shall provide, in a timely fashion, to the Borrower, the Facility Agent and the Collateral Manager any information regularly maintained by the Collateral Agent or the Custodian, as applicable, that the Borrower, the Facility Agent or the Collateral Manager may from time to time reasonably request with respect to the Collateral Obligations, the Covered Accounts and the other Collateral and provide any other requested information reasonably available to the Collateral Agent by reason of its acting as Collateral Agent hereunder and required to be provided by <u>Section 8.06</u> or to permit the Collateral Manager to perform its obligations under the Collateral Management Agreement or the Borrower's obligations hereunder that have been delegated to the Collateral Manager. The Custodian shall promptly forward to the Collateral Agent, and the Collateral Agent shall promptly forward to the Collateral Manager and the Borrower, copies of notices and other writings received by the Custodian from the Obligor of any Collateral Obligation or from any Clearing Agency with respect to any Collateral Obligation or Eligible Investment which notices or writings advise the holders of such Collateral Obligation or Eligible Investment of any rights that the holders might have with respect thereto (including, without limitation, requests to vote with respect to amendments or waivers and notices of prepayments and redemptions) as well as all periodic financial reports received from such Obligor or Clearing Agencies with respect to such Obligor or

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issuer.

Section 8.06 Accountings.

&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)<u>Monthly</u>. On each Monthly Report Date, the Collateral Administrator, pursuant to <u>Section 8.10</u> hereof, on behalf of the Borrower shall compile and provide (or cause to be compiled and provided) to the Agents, the Collateral Manager and the Lenders, a monthly report on a trade basis (each a "<u>Monthly Report</u>"), determined as of the close of business on the related Monthly Report Determination Date. The first Monthly Report shall be delivered in November 2022. The final Monthly Report shall be delivered on the Final Maturity Date and shall be determined with respect to the Monthly Report Determination Date that is six (6) Business Days prior to the Final Maturity Date. The Monthly Report for a calendar month shall contain the information with respect to the Facility and the Collateral Obligations and Eligible Investments included in the Collateral set forth in Part 1 of <u>Schedule 2</u> hereto, and shall be determined as of the Monthly Report Determination Date for such calendar month.

&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)<u>Payment Date Accounting</u>. The Collateral Administrator, pursuant to <u>Section 8.10</u> hereof, on behalf of the Borrower shall render (or cause to be rendered) an accounting (each, a "<u>Payment Date Report</u>"), determined as of the second to last Business Day of each calendar month in which a Payment Date occurs, and shall deliver (or cause to be delivered) such Payment Date Report to the Agents, the Collateral Manager and each Lender not later than the Business Day preceding the related Payment Date. The Payment Date Report shall contain the information set forth in Part 2 of <u>Schedule 2</u> hereto.

Simultaneous with the delivery of each Payment Date Report, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall provide a certificate certifying that (i) no Default or Event of Default occurred during the period covered by such Payment Date Report, (ii) no Early Amortization Event occurred during the period covered by such Payment Date Report (after giving effect to the application of all Unidentified Proceeds in accordance with <u>Section 8.02(e)</u>), and (iii) no Low Diversity Event occurred during the period covered by such Payment Date Report, and, in each such case, if any such event in (i), (ii) or (iii) occurred during such period, setting forth the details thereof and the action which the Borrower is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

In addition, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall provide for inclusion in each Payment Date Report a statement setting forth in reasonable detail each amendment, modification or waiver under any Related Document for each Collateral Obligation that could reasonably have a material adverse effect on the lenders in the underlying Collateral Obligation and that became effective during the three month period ending on the Determination Date for the related Payment 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;(c)<u>Interest Rate Notice</u>. The Collateral Administrator shall include in each Payment Date Report a notice setting forth the interest rate for the Advances for the Interest Accrual Period preceding the next Payment Date (as communicated to it by

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the Calculation Agent).

Section 8.07 Release of Securities.

&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 no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may, by delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer, deliver to the Collateral Agent at least one (1) Business Day prior to the settlement date for any sale of a security certifying that the sale of such security is being made in accordance with <u>Section 10.01</u> and such sale complies with all applicable requirements of <u>Section 10.01</u>, direct the Collateral Agent to release or cause to be released such security from the lien of this Agreement and, upon receipt of such certificate, the Custodian shall promptly deliver any such security, if in physical form, duly endorsed to the broker or purchaser designated in such certificate or, if such security is a Clearing Corporation Security, cause an appropriate transfer thereof to be made, in each case against receipt of the sales price therefor as specified by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager in such certificate; <u>provided</u> that the Custodian may deliver any such security in physical form for examination in accordance with street delivery custom.

&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 the terms of this Agreement, the Custodian shall upon the delivery of a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower (or the Collateral Manager) (i) deliver any Collateral, and release or cause to be released such security from the lien of this Agreement, which is set for any mandatory call or redemption or payment in full to the appropriate paying agent on or before the date set for such call, redemption or payment, in each case against receipt of the call or redemption price or payment in full thereof and (ii) provide notice thereof to the Collateral Manager.

&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)Upon receiving actual notice of any tender offer, voluntary redemption, exchange offer, conversion or other similar action (an "<u>Offer</u>") or any request for a waiver, consent, amendment or other modification, in each case, with respect to any Collateral Obligation, the Collateral Agent shall notify the Collateral Manager of such Offer or request. Unless the Advances have been accelerated following an Event of Default, the Collateral Manager may direct (x) the Collateral Agent to accept or participate in or decline or refuse to participate in such Offer and, in the case of acceptance or participation, to release from the lien of this Agreement such Collateral Obligation in accordance with the terms of the Offer against receipt of payment therefor, or (y) the Borrower or the Collateral Agent to agree to or otherwise act with respect to such consent, waiver, amendment or modification.

&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)As provided in <u>Section 8.02(a)</u>, the Collateral Agent shall deposit any proceeds received by it from the disposition of any Collateral in the Interest Collection Account or the Principal Collection Account, as applicable, unless simultaneously applied to the purchase of additional Collateral Obligations or Eligible Investments as permitted under and in accordance with the requirements of this <u>Article</u> <u>VIII</u> and <u>Article X</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;(e)The Collateral Agent shall, upon receipt of a certificate of a

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Responsible Officer of the Borrower to the effect that there are no Commitments outstanding and all Obligations (other than unasserted contingent obligations) have been satisfied in full, and upon written request therefor, release any remaining Collateral from the lien 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;(f)Any security, Collateral Obligation or amounts that are released pursuant to <u>Section 8.07(a)</u>, <u>(b),</u> <u>(c)</u> or <u>(e)</u> shall be released from the lien of this Agreement.

Section 8.08 Reserved.

Section 8.09 Reserved.

Section 8.10 Collateral Reporting.

&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 Collateral Administrator shall perform the following functions:

&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)within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date, and based upon information provided by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager, create a collateral database with respect to the Collateral that has been pledged to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties from time to time, comprised of the Collateral Obligations credited to the accounts from time to time and Eligible Investments in which amounts held in the accounts may be invested from time to time, as provided in this Agreement (the "<u>Collateral Database</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;(ii)permit access to the information contained in a secured website maintained by the Collateral Administrator with respect to the Collateral Database to the Collateral Manager, the Facility Agent and the Borrower;

&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)update the Collateral Database promptly for ratings changes based upon, and to the extent of, information furnished to the Collateral Administrator by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager;

&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)update the Collateral Database promptly for Collateral Obligations, Equity Obligations and Eligible Investments acquired or sold or otherwise disposed of and for any amendments or changes to loan amounts or interest rates based upon, and to the extent of, information furnished to the Collateral Agent by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager;

&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)prepare, on behalf of the Borrower, and arrange for the delivery of each Monthly Report and Payment Date Report; 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;(vi)provide the Borrower and the Collateral Manager with such other information as may be reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager and as is within the possession of the Collateral Administrator and that can be provided without unreasonable burden or expense.

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Collateral Administrator and any other Collateral information normally maintained by the Collateral Administrator, and subject to the Collateral Administrator's receipt from the Borrower or the Collateral Manager of information with respect to the Collateral that is not contained in such Collateral database or normally maintained by the Collateral Administrator, each item required to be stated in such Monthly Report or Payment Date Report.

&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)Upon notification by the Borrower or Collateral Manager of a proposed purchase of any security pursuant to this Agreement and written request by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager to make such calculations (accompanied by such information concerning the security to be purchased as may be necessary to make the calculations referred to below), the Collateral Administrator shall calculate each criterion included in the Eligibility Criteria, as a condition to such purchase in accordance with this Agreement, in all cases, based upon information contained in the Collateral database and information furnished by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager, and provide the results of such calculations to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager so that the Borrower and the Collateral Manager may determine whether such purchase is permitted by this Agreement. The Collateral Administrator shall deliver a draft of such calculation to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager reasonably promptly after the later of (i) notification of such proposed purchase by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager and (ii) delivery of all information to the Collateral Administrator necessary to complete such calculations. For the avoidance of doubt, the Collateral Administrator shall have no obligation to determine (and the Borrower or the Collateral Manager will timely advise the Collateral Administrator) whether any item of Collateral meets the definition of "Collateral Obligation", "Equity Obligation" or "Defaulted Obligation" and nothing herein shall obligate the Collateral Administrator to review or examine any underlying instrument or contract evidencing, governing or guaranteeing or securing any Collateral in order to verify, confirm, audit or otherwise determine any characteristics 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;(d)Upon written notification by the Borrower and Collateral Manager of a proposed sale of any Collateral Obligation pursuant to <u>Section 10.01</u> of this Agreement and written request by the Collateral Manager to make such calculations, the Collateral Administrator shall calculate each criterion set forth in the <u>Section 10.01</u>, if any, as a condition to such disposition and provide the results of such calculations to the Borrower and the Collateral Manager so that the Borrower and the Collateral Manager may determine whether such sale is permitted by this Agreement. The Collateral Administrator shall deliver a draft of such calculations to the Borrower and Collateral Manager reasonably promptly after the later of (i) notification of such proposed sale by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager and (ii) delivery of all information to the Collateral Administrator necessary to complete such calculations.

&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)In the event the Borrower or the Collateral Manager does not provide the Collateral Administrator the items necessary to complete the calculations

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required by <u>Sections 8.10(c)</u> and <u>(d)</u> above and/or the Borrower or the Collateral Manager proceeds with a sale or purchase of the applicable Collateral prior to the time the Collateral Administrator delivers such calculations, the Collateral Administrator shall not be responsible for determining whether the provisions of this Agreement have been satisfied (including compliance with the Eligibility Criteria) and the Collateral Administrator, the Collateral Agent and the Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon and comply with the instructions of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager in all respects, including but not limited to instructions (which may be in the form of trade tickets) to release the applicable Collateral from the lien of this Agreement or to acquire the applicable Collateral. In the event the Borrower or the Collateral Manager consummates a sale or purchase prior to receiving the calculations of the Collateral Administrator, the Collateral Administrator shall be under no duty, and shall incur no liability for such sale or purchase and shall not be obligated to perform the calculations set forth in <u>Sections 8.10(c)</u> and <u>(d)</u> above.

&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)Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties hereto regarding reasonable compensation for the Collateral Administrator, perform such other calculations and prepare such other reports as the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may reasonably request in writing and that are required by this Agreement and as the Collateral Administrator may agree to in writing, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.

&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)Nothing herein shall prevent the Collateral Administrator or any of its Affiliates from engaging in other businesses or from rendering services of any kind to any Person.

&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)The Collateral Administrator shall have no obligation to determine Fair Market Value or price in connection with any actions or duties under 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;(i)The Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall cooperate with the Collateral Administrator in connection with the preparation by the Collateral Administrator of the Monthly Reports and the Payment Date Reports. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall advise in a timely manner the Collateral Administrator of the results of any determinations required or permitted to be made by it under this Agreement and supply the Collateral Administrator with such other information as is maintained by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager that the Collateral Administrator may from time to time request with respect to the Collateral and reasonably needed to complete the reports required to be prepared by the Collateral Administrator hereunder or required to permit the Collateral Administrator to perform its obligations hereunder.

ARTICLE IX APPLICATION OF MONIES

Section 9.01 Disbursements of Monies.

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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;(a)Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, but subject to the other subsections of this <u>Section 9.01</u>, on each Payment Date, the Collateral Agent, based on the Payment Date Report, shall disburse the Distribution Amounts in accordance with the following priorities (the "<u>Priority of Payments</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;(i)During the Revolving Period, on each Payment Date other than during the occurrence and continuation of a Default, an Event of Default or an Early Amortization Event, Interest Proceeds on deposit in the Interest Collection Account and Principal Proceeds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account, to the extent received by the Custodian on or before the related Determination Date (or, if such Determination Date is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) that constitute Distribution Amounts, shall be applied in the following order of priority (the "<u>Revolving Period</u> <u>Priority of Payments</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;(A)to pay taxes, registration, registered office and filing fees, if any, of the Borrower;

&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 the payment of accrued and unpaid Administrative Expenses in the order described in the definition thereof; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that payments and deposits pursuant to this subclause (B) shall only be made to the extent that the total of payments and deposits shall not exceed, on any Payment Date, the Administrative Expenses Cap;

&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 the payment of amounts due and payable under each Eligible Hedge Agreement (if any) entered into by the Borrower (excluding any costs of termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement and any amounts required to be paid upon termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement if such termination is caused in each case by (1) an event of default under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the defaulting party or (2) a termination event under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the sole affected party);

&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)(1) *first*, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on the Advances and amounts payable to the Lenders or any Affected Person under <u>Section 2.09</u>, <u>Section 2.10</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u>; and (2) *second*, to the payment of Commitment Fees due to the Lenders;

&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)if a Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing during the Revolving Period, to the Lenders, on a pro rata basis, in an amount sufficient to satisfy the Low Diversity Threshold;

&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)to the payment of accrued and unpaid Administrative Expenses in the order described in the definition thereof, to the extent not paid in full pursuant to clause (B) above, without reference to the Administrative Expenses Cap;

&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)to the payment of any costs of termination of any Eligible Hedge Agreement and any amounts required to be paid upon termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement if such termination is caused in each case by (1) an event of default under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the defaulting party 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;(2) a termination event under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the sole affected party;

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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;(H)during the Revolving Period and at the option of the Borrower, an amount directed by the Borrower for deposit to the Principal Collection Account for the purchase of additional Collateral Obligations (including funding Revolving Collateral Loans and Delayed Drawdown Collateral 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;(I)any remaining amounts payable at the direction of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may be distributed to the Fund).

&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)Following the Revolving Period, on each Payment Date other than during the occurrence and continuation of a Default, an Event of Default or an Early Amortization Event, Interest Proceeds on deposit in the Interest Collection Account, to the extent received by the Custodian on or before the related Determination Date (or, if such Determination Date is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) that constitute Distribution Amounts, shall be applied in the following order of priority (the "<u>Interest Collection Priority of Payments</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;(A)to pay taxes, registration, registered office and filing fees, if any, of the Borrower;

&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)*first*, to the payment of accrued and unpaid Administrative Expenses in the order described in the definition thereof; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that payments and deposits pursuant to this subclause (B) shall only be made to the extent that the total of payments and deposits shall not exceed, on any Payment Date, the Administrative Expenses Cap;

&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 the payment of amounts due and payable under each Eligible Hedge Agreement (if any) entered into by the Borrower (excluding any costs of termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement and any amounts required to be paid upon termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement if such termination is caused in each case by (1) an event of default under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the defaulting party or (2) a termination event under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the sole affected party);

&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)(1) *first*, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on the Advances and amounts payable to the Lenders or any Affected Person under <u>Section 2.09</u>, <u>Section 2.10</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u>; and (2) *second*, to the payment of Commitment Fees due to the Lenders;

&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)to the payment of accrued and unpaid Administrative Expenses in the order described in the definition thereof, to the extent not paid in full pursuant to clause (B) above, without reference to the Administrative Expenses Cap;

&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)to the payment of any costs of termination of any Eligible Hedge Agreement and any amounts required to be paid upon termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement if such termination is caused in each case by (1) an event of default under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the defaulting party 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;(2) a termination event under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the sole affected party; and

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(G)any remaining amounts payable at the direction of the Borrower or the Collateral

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Manager (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may be distributed to the Fund).

&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)Following the Revolving Period, on each Payment Date other than during the occurrence and continuation of a Default, an Event of Default or an Early Amortization Event, Principal Proceeds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account, to the extent received by the Custodian on or before the related Determination Date (or, if such Determination Date is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) that constitute Distribution Amounts, shall be applied in the following order of priority (the "<u>Principal Collection Priority of Payments</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;(A)to the extent not paid through the Interest Collection Priority of Payments, clauses

&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)through (F) of the Interest Collection Priority of Payments;

&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 the Lenders, on a pro rata basis, a principal payment equal to the lesser of (1) the aggregate amount of outstanding Advances under the Facility and (2) all amounts remaining after making payments in clause <u>9.01(a)(iii)(A)</u> above; 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;(C)any remaining amounts payable at the direction of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may be distributed to the Fund).

&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)On each Payment Date during the occurrence and continuation of a Default, Event of Default or an Early Amortization Event, Interest Proceeds on deposit in the Interest Collection Account, to the extent received by the Custodian on or before the related Determination Date (or, if such Determination Date is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) that constitute Distribution Amounts, and Principal Proceeds on deposit in the Principal Collection Account that are received by the Custodian on or before the related Determination Date (or if such Determination Date is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day) that constitute Distribution Amounts and were not designated for reinvestment by the Collateral Manager prior to the occurrence of such Default, Event of Default or Early Amortization Event, shall be applied, except for any Principal Proceeds that will be used to settle binding commitments (entered into prior to the Determination Date) for the purchase of Collateral Obligations, shall be applied in the following order of priority (the "<u>Early Amortization Priority of</u> <u>Payments</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;(A)(i) *first*, to all reasonable and customary and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Collateral Agent incurred in connection with the sale of Collateral or exercise of other remedial rights pursuant to <u>Section 7.03</u>; and (2) *second*, to the payment of unpaid amounts under clauses (A) through (D) in clause (i) above (in the same order of priority specified therein), in each case without regard to the Administrative Expense Cap;

&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 the Lenders, on a pro rata basis, an amount required to cure any Borrowing Base Deficiency;

&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 the Lenders, on a pro rata basis, a principal payment equal to the lesser of (1) the aggregate amount of outstanding Advances under the Facility and (2) all amounts remaining after making payments in clauses (A) and (B) above, for the repayment of the

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Advances until paid in full, *first*, to repay the Revolving Advances and, *second*, if the outstanding principal amount of the Revolving Advances has been reduced to zero, the repay the Term Advances;

&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)to the payment of any unpaid indemnification payments or expenses of the Lenders;

&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)to the payment of any costs of termination of any Eligible Hedge Agreement (if any) and any amounts required to be paid upon termination of such Eligible Hedge Agreement if such termination is caused in each case by (1) an event of default under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the defaulting party or (2) a termination event under such Eligible Hedge Agreement for which the Eligible Hedge Counterparty is the sole affected party; 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;(F)any remaining amounts payable at the direction of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may be distributed to the Fund).

&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 on any Payment Date the Distribution Amounts are insufficient to make the full amount of the disbursements required by the Payment Date Report, the Collateral Agent shall make the disbursements called for in the order and according to the priority set forth under <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> to the extent funds are available therefor.

&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)Distribution Amounts to be distributed to the Lenders in accordance with <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> shall be disbursed by the Collateral Agent from the Interest Collection Account or the Principal Collection Account first to the Facility Agent on behalf of the Lenders, and the Facility Agent shall then disburse such Distribution Amounts to the Lenders.

&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)At the request of the Borrower, disbursements pursuant to clause

&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) of Section 9.01(a)(i) may be made on a day other than a Payment Date by calculating the amount that would be available pursuant to such clause (I) as of the next succeeding Payment Date pursuant to a pro forma Priority of Payments submitted by the Borrower at least five Business Days before the proposed date of payment, and approved by the Facility Agent, assuming payment of the maximum amounts expected to be due pursuant to clauses (A) through (H) on such succeeding Payment Date and taking into account all obligations of the Borrower incurred or expected to be due from the date of disbursement to such succeeding Payment Date (including, without limitation, payment of the purchase price for any Collateral Obligations committed to be purchased or expected to be committed during such period); provided that (1) no more than one such request may be made with respect to any quarterly period ending on a Payment Date, (2) the amount so disbursed shall not exceed the amount on deposit in the Principal Collection Account as of the date of disbursement (after giving effect to any Borrowing to be made concurrently or substantially concurrently with such disbursement), (3) after giving effect to such disbursement, no Borrowing Base Deficiency shall exist, and (4) no Low Diversity Event shall exist as of the date of such disbursement.

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ARTICLE X

SALE OF COLLATERAL OBLIGATIONS; PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL COLLATERAL OBLIGATIONS

Section 10.01 Sales of Collateral Obligations.

&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)So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and no Borrowing Base Deficiency exists before and after giving effect to the sale, the Borrower (or the Collateral Manager on behalf of the Borrower acting pursuant to the Collateral Management Agreement) may direct the Collateral Agent in writing to sell, and the Collateral Agent shall sell in the manner directed by the Collateral Manager (on behalf of the Borrower) in writing any Collateral Obligation.

&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)In the event of a prepayment, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall direct the Collateral Agent in writing to sell, and the Collateral Agent shall sell in the manner directed by the Collateral Manager (on behalf of the Borrower), any Collateral Obligation, subject to <u>Section 2.05</u>.

Section 10.02 Purchase of Additional Collateral Obligations.

&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)During the Revolving Period, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may instruct the Collateral Agent by Borrower Order and certification as to satisfaction of the Eligibility Criteria (immediately before and after giving effect to the proposed purchase) to invest Principal Proceeds in Collateral Obligations;

&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)With respect to any Collateral Obligation, for purposes of this <u>Section 10.02</u>, the date on which such obligation shall be deemed to "mature" (or its "maturity" date) shall be the earlier of (x) the stated maturity of such obligation or (y) if the Borrower has the right to require the Obligor of such Collateral Obligation to purchase, redeem or retire such Collateral Obligation (at par or above) on any one or more dates prior to its stated maturity (a "put right") and the Borrower or the Collateral Manager certifies to the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent that it shall exercise such put right on the date specified in such certification, on the date specified.

&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)Notwithstanding anything in this <u>Section 10.02</u> to the contrary, the Borrower shall not purchase or acquire (whether as part of a "unit" with a Collateral Obligation, in exchange for a Collateral Obligation or otherwise) any asset the ownership of which would otherwise cause the Borrower to be subject to income tax on a net income basis in any jurisdiction.

&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 an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower may not enter into a commitment to purchase a Collateral Obligation without the prior written consent of the Controlling Lender; <u>provided</u> that, if the Borrower enters into a commitment to purchase a Collateral Obligation prior to the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, the settlement date in respect of such Collateral Obligation may occur after the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default; <u>provided</u>,

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<u>further</u> that in no event shall the Lenders be required to make an

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Advance for such purpose.

Section 10.03 Conditions Applicable to All Purchase Transactions.

Upon any acquisition of a Collateral Obligation pursuant to this <u>Article X</u>, a security interest in all of the Borrower's right, title and interest to the Collateral shall be granted to the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement, such Collateral shall be Delivered to the Custodian, and, if applicable, the Borrower shall receive the Collateral for which the Collateral was substituted, free and clear of the lien of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XI THE AGENTS

Section 11.01 Authorization and Action.

Each Lender hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under this Agreement and, to the extent applicable, the other Facility Documents as are delegated to such Agent by the terms hereof and thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, subject to the terms hereof. No Agent shall have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein or in the other Facility Documents, nor any fiduciary relationship with or duty to any Secured Party, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties or obligations or liabilities on the part of such Agent shall be read into this Agreement or any other Facility Document to which such Agent is a party (if any) as duties on its part to be performed or observed. No Agent shall have or be construed to have any other duties or responsibilities in respect of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. As to any matters not expressly provided for by this Agreement or the other Facility Documents, no Agent shall be required to exercise any discretion or take any action, but shall be required to act or to refrain from acting (and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from acting) upon the written instructions of the Controlling Lenders; <u>provided</u> that such Agent shall not be required to take any action which exposes such Agent, in its judgment, to personal liability, cost or expense or which is contrary to this Agreement, the other Facility Documents or Applicable Law, or would be, in its judgment, contrary to its duties hereunder, under any other Facility Document or under Applicable Law. Each Lender agrees that in any instance in which the Facility Documents provide that an Agent's consent may not be unreasonably withheld, provide for the exercise of such Agent's reasonable discretion, or provide to a similar effect, it shall not in its instructions (or, by refusing to provide instruction) to such Agent withhold its consent or exercise its discretion in an unreasonable manner.

Section 11.02 Delegation of Duties.

Each Agent may execute any of its duties under this Agreement and each other Facility Document by or through agents or attorneys-in-fact and shall be entitled to advice of counsel concerning all matters pertaining to such duties. No Agent shall be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agents or attorneys-in-fact selected by it with reasonable care.

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Section 11.03 Agents' Reliance, Etc.

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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;(a)Neither Agent nor any of its respective directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it or them under or in connection with this Agreement or any of the other Facility Documents, except for its or their own bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Agent: (i) may consult with legal counsel (including, without limitation, counsel for the Borrower or the Collateral Manager or any of their Affiliates) and independent public accountants and other experts selected by it and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith by it in accordance with the advice of such counsel, accountants or experts; (ii) makes no warranty or representation to any Secured Party or any other Person and shall not be responsible to any Secured Party or any Person for any statements, warranties or representations (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with this Agreement or the other Facility Documents; (iii) shall not have any duty to ascertain or to inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement, the other Facility Documents or any Related Documents on the part of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager or any other Person or to inspect the property (including the books and records) of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager; (iv) shall not be responsible to any Secured Party or any other Person for the due execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency, ownership, transferability or value of any Collateral, this Agreement, the other Facility Documents, any Related Document or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto; 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;(v) shall incur no liability under or in respect of this Agreement or any other Facility Document by relying on, acting upon (or by refraining from action in reliance on) any notice, consent, certificate, instruction or waiver, report, statement, opinion, direction or other instrument or writing (which may be delivered by telecopier, email, cable or telex, if acceptable to it) believed by it to be genuine and believe by it to be signed or sent by the proper party or parties. No Agent shall have any liability to the Borrower or any Lender or any other Person for the Borrower's or any Lender's, as the case may be, performance of, or failure to perform, any of their respective obligations and duties under this Agreement or any other Facility Document.

&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)No Agent shall be liable for the actions of omissions of any other Agent (including without limitation concerning the application of funds), or under any duty to monitor or investigate compliance on the part of any other Agent with the terms or requirements of this Agreement, any Facility Document or any Related Document, or their duties thereunder. Each Agent shall be entitled to assume the due authority of any signatory and genuineness of any signature appearing on any instrument or document it may receive (including, without limitation, each Notice of Borrowing received hereunder). No Agent shall be liable for any action taken in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be within the powers conferred upon it, or taken by it pursuant to any direction or instruction by which it is governed, or omitted to be taken by it by reason of the lack of direction or instruction required hereby for such action (including without limitation for refusing to exercise discretion or for withholding its consent in the absence of its receipt of, or resulting from a failure, delay or refusal on the part of any Lender to provide, written instruction to exercise such discretion or grant such consent from any such Lender, as applicable). No Agent shall be liable for any error of judgment made in

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good faith unless it shall be proven that such Agent was grossly negligent in

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ascertaining the relevant facts. Nothing herein or in any Facility Documents or Related Documents shall obligate any Agent to advance, expend or risk its own funds, or to take any action which in its reasonable judgment may cause it to incur any expense or financial or other liability for which it is not adequately indemnified. No Agents shall be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages (included but not limited to lost profits) whatsoever, even if it has been informed of the likelihood thereof and regardless of the form of action. No Agent shall be charged with knowledge or notice of any matter unless actually known to a Responsible Officer of such Agent responsible for the administration of this Agreement, or unless and to the extent written notice of such matter is received by such agent had its address in accordance with <u>Section 12.02</u>. Any permissive grant of power to an Agent hereunder shall not be construed to be a duty to act. Each Agent shall have only the duties and responsibilities as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and no covenants or obligations shall be implied in this Agreement against any Agent. Before acting hereunder, an Agent shall be entitled to request, receive and rely upon such certificates and opinions as it may reasonably determine appropriate with respect to the satisfaction of any specified circumstances or conditions precedent to such action.

&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)No Agent shall be responsible or liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond its control. Such acts shall include but not be limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war or terrorism, epidemics, governmental regulations superimposed after the fact, fire, communication line failures, computer viruses, power failures, earthquakes or other disasters.

Section 11.04 Indemnification.

Each of the Lenders agrees severally based on its Percentage to indemnify and hold the Agents harmless (to the extent not reimbursed by or on behalf of the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 12.04</u> or otherwise) from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's fees and expenses) or disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against the Agents in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any other Facility Document or any Related Document or any action taken or omitted by the Agents under this Agreement or any other Facility Document or any Related Document; <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;(i)no Lender shall be liable to any Agent for any portion of such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements resulting from such Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct; 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;(ii)no Lender or Lenders shall be liable to the Collateral Agent for any portion of such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements (for purposes hereof, "<u>Collateral Agent Liabilities</u>") unless such Collateral Agent Liabilities are imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against the Collateral Agent as a result of any action taken, or not taken, by the Collateral Agent (x) by the express terms of this Agreement or (y) at the direction of such Lender or Lenders, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this

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Agreement (it being understood that the Collateral Agent shall be under no obligation to exercise or to honor any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Agreement at the request or direction of any of the Lenders (or other Persons authorized or permitted under the terms hereof to make such request or give such direction) pursuant to this Agreement or any of the other Facility Documents, unless such Lenders shall have provided to the Collateral Agent security or indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses (including reasonable and documented attorney's fees and expenses) and Collateral Agent Liabilities which might reasonably be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction, whether such indemnity is provided under this <u>Section 11.04</u> or otherwise).

The rights of the Agents and obligations of the Lenders under or pursuant to this <u>Section 11.04</u> shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and the earlier removal or resignation of any Agent hereunder.

Section 11.05 Successor Agents.

&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)Subject to the terms of this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u>, each Agent may, upon thirty days' notice to the Lenders and the Borrower, resign as Facility Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable. If the Collateral Agent shall be in material breach of its obligations hereunder, the Controlling Lenders may, following a period of fifteen days during which the Collateral Agent may cure such breach, remove the Collateral Agent upon notice to the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, the Lenders and the Agents. If the Collateral Agent shall resign or be removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u>, then the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders), during such thirty- or fifteen -day period (as applicable), shall appoint a successor agent. If the Custodian shall be in material breach of its obligations hereunder, the Controlling Lenders may, following a period of fifteen days during which the Custodian may cure such breach, remove the Custodian upon notice to the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, the Lenders and the Agents. If the Custodian shall resign or be removed pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>11.05(a)</u>, then the Facility Agent (at the direction of the Controlling Lenders), during such thirty- or fifteen -day period (as applicable), shall appoint a successor agent. If the Facility Agent shall resign or be removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u>, then the Controlling Lenders, during such thirty- or fifteen-day period (as applicable), shall appoint a successor agent. If for any reason a successor agent is not so appointed and does not accept such appointment during such thirty- or fifteen -day period (as applicable) (the last day of such period, the "<u>Appointment Cut-off Date</u>"), such Agent may appoint a successor Agent. The appointment of any successor Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u> shall be subject to the prior written consent of the Borrower (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed); <u>provided</u> that the consent of the Borrower to any such appointment shall not be required if (i) an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, (ii) if such assignee is a Lender or an Affiliate of such Agent or any Lender; or (iii) for any reason no successor has been appointed within 30 days after the relevant Appointment Cut-off Date and the Borrower has theretofore not entered into an agreement in principle with a potential successor that would be qualified to act as such Agent hereunder. Any resignation or removal of an Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u> shall be effective

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upon the appointment of a successor Agent

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pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(a)</u> and the acceptance of such appointment by such successor. After the effectiveness of any retiring Agent's resignation hereunder as Agent, the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Facility Documents (but not in its capacity as a Lender, if applicable) and the provisions of this <u>Article XI</u> and <u>Section 11.05(a)</u> shall continue in effect for its benefit with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was Agent under this Agreement and under the other Facility Documents.

&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 the terms of this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u>, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may, upon thirty (30) days' notice to the Collateral Agent and the Lenders, remove and discharge the Collateral Agent from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and under the other Facility Documents without cause at any time. If the Collateral Agent shall be removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u>, then the Borrower or the Collateral Manager during such thirty-day period shall appoint a successor Collateral Agent. The appointment of any successor Collateral Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u> shall be subject to the prior written consent of the Facility Agent and the Controlling Lenders (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). If the Collateral Agent is removed pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>11.05(b)</u>, the Collateral Agent shall be removed in all other capacities in which it serves under this Agreement and under any of the other Facility Documents. Any removal of the Collateral Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u> shall be effective upon the appointment of a successor Collateral Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u> and the acceptance of such appointment by such successor. After the effectiveness of any removal of the Collateral Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u>, the Collateral Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Facility Documents (but not in its capacity as Lender, if applicable) and the provisions of this <u>Article XI</u> and <u>Section 11.05(b)</u> shall continue in effect for its benefit with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was Collateral Agent under this Agreement and under the other Facility Documents. In the event that the Collateral Agent is removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(b)</u>, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall bear any costs related to such removal and appointment of a successor Collateral Agent.

&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)Subject to the terms of this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u>, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager may, upon thirty (30) days' notice to the Custodian and the Lenders, remove and discharge the Custodian from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and under the other Facility Documents without cause at any time. If the Custodian shall be removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u>, then the Borrower or the Collateral Manager during such thirty-day period shall appoint a successor Custodian. The appointment of any successor Custodian pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u> shall be subject to the prior written consent of the Facility Agent and the Controlling Lenders (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). If the Custodian is removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u>, the Custodian shall be removed in all other capacities in which it serves under this Agreement and under any of the other Facility Documents. Any removal of the Custodian pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u> shall be effective upon the appointment of a successor Custodian pursuant to this <u>Section</u> <u>11.05(c)</u> and the acceptance of such appointment by such successor. After the

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effectiveness of any removal of the Custodian pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u>, the Custodian shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Facility Documents (but not in its capacity as Lender, if applicable) and the provisions of this <u>Article XI</u> and <u>Section 11.05(c)</u> shall continue in effect for its benefit with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was Custodian under this Agreement and under the other Facility Documents. In the event that the Custodian is removed pursuant to this <u>Section 11.05(c)</u>, the Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall bear any costs related to such removal and appointment of a successor Custodian.

Section 11.06 Regarding the Collateral Agent.

&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 Collateral Agent shall have no liability for losses arising from

&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 cause beyond its control, (ii) any delay, error, omission or default of any mail, telegraph, cable or wireless agency or operator, or (iii) the acts or edicts of any government or governmental agency or other group or entity exercising governmental powers.

&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 Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for any special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.

&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 Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for the preparation or filing of any UCC financing statements or the correctness of any financing statements filed in connection with this Agreement or the validity or perfection of any lien or security interest created pursuant to 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;(d)The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Collateral Agent may agree in writing with the Borrower.

&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 Collateral Agent shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of the Custodian under this Agreement or any other related agreement and shall not be required to monitor the performance of the Custodian. It is expressly agreed and acknowledged that the Collateral Agent is not guaranteeing performance of or assuming any liability for the obligations of the other parties hereto or any parties to the Collateral.

&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)If, in performing its duties under this Agreement, the Collateral Agent is required to decide between alternative courses of action, each of which is in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Collateral Agent may request written instructions from the Collateral Manager, acting on behalf of the Borrower, which written instructions must be approved by the Facility Agent, as to the course of action desired by it. If the Collateral Agent does not receive such instructions within three Business Days after it has requested them, the Collateral Agent may, but shall be under no duty to, take or refrain from taking any such courses of action. The Collateral Agent shall act in accordance with instructions received after such three-Business Day period except to the extent it has already taken, or committed itself to take action inconsistent with such instructions.

&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)The Collateral Agent shall have no liability for any failure,

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inability or unwillingness on the part of the Collateral Manager or the Borrower to provide accurate and complete information on a timely basis to the Collateral Agent, or otherwise on the part of any such party to comply with the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability for any inaccuracy or error in the performance or observance on the Collateral Agent's part of any of its duties hereunder that is caused by or results from any such inaccurate, incomplete or untimely information received by it, or other failure on the part of any such other party to comply with the terms hereof.

&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)The Collateral Agent shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any certificate, report or other document; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that, if the form thereof is prescribed by this Agreement, the Collateral Agent shall examine the same to determine whether it conforms on its face to the requirements hereof. The Collateral Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of any matter unless actually known to a Responsible Officer. It is expressly acknowledged by the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, the Lenders and the Facility Agent that performance by the Collateral Agent of its various duties hereunder (including, without limitation, recalculations to be performed in respect of the matters contemplated hereby) shall be based upon, and in reliance upon, data, information and notices provided to it by the Collateral Manager (and/or the Borrower) and/or any related bank agent, obligor or similar party with respect to the Collateral, and the Collateral Agent shall have no responsibility for the accuracy of any such information or data provided to it by such persons and shall be entitled to update its records (as it may deem necessary or appropriate). Nothing herein shall impose or imply any duty or obligation on the part of the Collateral Agent to verify, investigate or audit any such information or data (except to the extent any such information provided is patently incorrect or inconsistent with any proximally received information or instruction, in which case the Collateral Agent shall investigate any such information), or to determine or monitor on an independent basis whether any issuer of the Collateral is in default or in compliance with the underlying documents governing or securing such securities, from time to time. For purposes of monitoring changes in ratings, the Collateral Agent shall be entitled to use and rely (in good faith) exclusively upon a single reputable electronic financial information repository service (which for ratings by S&P shall be www.standardandpoors.com or www.ratingsdirect.com) and shall have no liability for any inaccuracies in the information reported by, or other errors or omissions of, any such service. It is hereby expressly agreed that Bloomberg Financial Markets is one such reputable service.

&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 Collateral Agent shall be under no obligation to (i) monitor, determine or verify the unavailability or cessation of LIBOR, SOFR, Term SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR, Benchmark (or other applicable interest rate), or whether or when there has occurred, or to give notice to any other transaction party of the occurrence of (except as expressly provided herein), any Benchmark Transition Event or any amendment or change required to be made to the applicable interest rate, (ii) select, determine or designate any LIBOR, SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR, Term SOFR Rate, Benchmark or other successor or replacement benchmark index, or whether any conditions to the designation of such a rate have been satisfied, (iii) select, determine or designate any Benchmark Replacement Adjustment or other modifier to any

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replacement or successor index, or (iv) determine whether or what Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes are necessary or advisable, if any, in connection with any 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;(j)The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for any inability, failure or delay on its part to perform any of its duties set forth in this Agreement as a result of the unavailability of LIBOR, SOFR, Daily Simple SOFR, Term SOFR Rate, Benchmark (or other applicable interest rate) and absence of a designated replacement interest rate, including as a result of any inability, delay, error or inaccuracy on the part of any other transaction party, including without limitation the Borrower, the Facility Agent or any Lender, in providing any direction, instruction, notice or information required or contemplated by the terms of this Agreement and reasonably required for the performance of such duties.

&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)The Collateral Administrator shall be entitled to all of the same rights, protections, immunities and indemnities of the Collateral Agent.

ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01 No Waiver; Modifications in Writing; Benchmark Replacement

Setting.

&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)No failure or delay on the part of any Secured Party exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder or with respect to the Advances shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. Any waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and any consent to any departure by any party to this Agreement from the terms of any provision of this Agreement, shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on the Borrower in any case shall entitle the Borrower to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances.

&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)No amendment, modification, supplement or waiver of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is signed by the Borrower and the Controlling Lenders, 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;(i)no such amendment, modification, supplement or waiver shall, unless by an instrument signed by all of the affected Lenders, (A) increase or extend the term of the Commitments or change the Final Maturity Date, (B) extend the date fixed for the payment of principal of or interest on any Advance or any fee hereunder, (C) reduce the amount of any such payment of principal, (D) reduce the rate at which interest is payable thereon or any fee is payable hereunder, (E) (1) release all or substantially all of the Collateral, except in connection with dispositions permitted hereunder or (2) (i) subordinate, or have the effect of subordinating, the Obligations hereunder to any other Indebtedness or (ii) subordinate, or have the effect of subordinating, the Liens securing

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the Obligations to Liens securing any other Indebtedness, (F) alter the terms of <u>Section</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;<u>9.01</u> or this <u>Section 12.01(b)</u>, (G) modify in any manner the number or percentage of the Lenders required to make any determinations or waive any rights hereunder or to modify any provision hereof, (H) extend the Revolving Period or (I) amend the definition of "Loan Advance Rate", "Borrowing Base", "Adjusted Par Amount", "Adjusted Principal Amount", "Collateral Obligation", "Concentration Limit", "Early Amortization Event", "Event of Default", "Eligibility Criteria", "Eligible Bifurcated First Lien Loan", "Eligible First Lien Last Out Loan", "Eligible First Lien Loan", "Fair Market Value", "Interest Coverage Test", "Loan Rating", "Low Diversity Event", "Low Diversity Threshold" or "Term Commitment Termination Date"; 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;(ii)any amendment, modification, supplement or waiver of <u>Article VIII,</u> <u>Article XI</u>, or of any of the other rights or duties of either Agent hereunder, shall require the consent of such Agent.

&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)*<u>Benchmark Replacement Setting</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;(i)*<u>Benchmark Replacement</u>*. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Facility Document (and any agreement executed in connection with an interest rate hedge shall be deemed not to be a "Facility Document" for purposes of this Section), 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" for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Facility 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 Facility Document and (y) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (2) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement" for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Facility Document in respect of any 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 Facility Document so long as the Facility Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Controlling Lenders.

&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)*<u>Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes</u>*. In connection with the implementation and administration of a Benchmark Replacement, the Facility Agent shall have the right to make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Facility Documents, any amendments implementing such Conforming Changes shall become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Facility Document.

&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)*<u>Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations</u>*. The Facility Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of (i) any occurrence of a Benchmark

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Transition Event and its related Benchmark Replacement Date, (ii) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement, (iii) the effectiveness of any Conforming Changes, (iv) the removal or reinstatement of any tenor of a Benchmark pursuant to <u>Section</u> <u>12.01(c)(iv)</u> below and (v) the commencement of any Benchmark Unavailability Period. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Facility Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this <u>Section 12.01(c)</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 Facility Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this <u>Section 12.01(c)</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;(iv)*<u>Unavailability of Tenor of Benchmark</u>*. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Facility Document, at any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (i) if the then-current Benchmark is a term 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 Facility 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 Facility Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Accrual Period" (or any similar or analogous definition) 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 clause (i) above either (A) is subsequently displayed on a screen or information service for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement) or

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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;(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 Facility Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Accrual Period" (or any similar or analogous definition) for all Benchmark settings at or after such time to reinstate such previously removed tenor.

&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)*<u>Benchmark Unavailability Period</u>*. Upon the Borrower's receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period, the Borrower may revoke any request for a SOFR Rate Advance, conversion to or continuation of SOFR Rate Advances to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for an Advance of or conversion to Base Rate Advances. During any Benchmark Unavailability Period or at any time that a tenor for the then-current Benchmark is not an 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.

&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)*<u>Definitions</u>*. As used in this <u>Section 12.01(c)</u>:

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"<u>Available Tenor</u>" means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark, as applicable, (x) if the then current Benchmark is a term rate or is based on a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Accrual Period 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 Accrual Period" pursuant to clause (iv) of this <u>Section 12.01(c)</u>, or (y) if the then current Benchmark is not a term rate nor based on a term rate, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark pursuant to this Agreement as of such date.

"<u>Benchmark</u>" means, initially, the Term SOFR Rate or Daily Simple SOFR; <u>provided</u> that if a Benchmark Transition Event, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred with respect to the Term SOFR Rate, Daily Simple SOFR or the then-current Benchmark, then "Benchmark" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to clause (i) of this <u>Section 12.01(c)</u>. Any reference to "Benchmark" shall include, as applicable, the published component used in the calculation thereof.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement</u>" means, for any Available Tenor, the first alternative set forth in the order below that can be determined by the Facility Agent for the applicable Benchmark Replacement 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;&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)Daily Simple SOFR;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the sum of: (a) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by the Facility Agent and the Borrower 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 U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

<u>provided</u> that, if the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (1) or (2) 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 Facility Documents, and <u>provided</u> <u>further</u>, that any such Benchmark Replacement shall be administratively feasible as determined by the Facility Agent in its sole discretion.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Adjustment</u>" means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for any applicable Available Tenor for any setting of such

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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 Facility Agent and the 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 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) 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 U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities;

<u>provided</u> that, if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate, more than one tenor of such Benchmark is available as of the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date and the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement will not be a term rate, the Available Tenor of such Benchmark for purposes of this definition of "Benchmark Replacement Adjustment" shall be deemed to be the Available Tenor that has approximately the same length (disregarding business day adjustments) as the payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Date</u>" means a date and time determined by the Facility Agent, which date shall be at the end of an Interest Accrual Period and no later than the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 clause (1) or (2) 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of clause (3) 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 or on behalf of the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) or the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) to be no longer representative; provided that such non-representativeness will be determined by reference to the most recent statement or publication referenced in such clause (3) and even if any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) continues to be provided on such date.

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For the avoidance of doubt, (i) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark

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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 clause (1) or (2) 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 the occurrence of one or more of the following events with respect to any then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a public statement or publication of information by an Authority having jurisdiction over the Facility Agent, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof), the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 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), 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)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) or an Authority having jurisdiction over the Facility Agent announcing that all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) are no longer representative.

For the avoidance of doubt, a "Benchmark Transition Event" will be deemed to have occurred with respect to any Benchmark if a public

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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 the period (if any) (x) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date pursuant to clauses (1) or (2) of that definition has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Facility Document in accordance with this <u>Section 12.01(c)</u> and (y) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Facility Document in accordance with this <u>Section 12.01(c)</u>.

"<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>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 the Term SOFR Rate or Daily Simple SOFR, or, if no floor is specified, zero.

"<u>Reference Time</u>" means, with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark, the time determined by the Facility Agent in its reasonable discretion.

"<u>Relevant Governmental Body</u>" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto.

"<u>Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement</u>" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement excluding the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

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Section 12.02 Notices, Etc.

Except where telephonic instructions are authorized herein to be given, all notices, demands, instructions and other communications required or permitted to be given to or made upon any party hereto shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by registered, certified or express mail, postage prepaid, or by prepaid courier service, or by electronic mail, and shall be deemed to be given for purposes of this Agreement on the day that such writing is received by the intended recipient thereof in accordance with the provisions of this <u>Section 12.02</u>. Unless otherwise specified in a notice sent or delivered in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this <u>Section 12.02</u>, notices, demands, instructions and other communications in writing shall be given to or made upon the respective parties hereto at their respective addresses indicated below, and, in the case of telephonic instructions or notices, by calling the telephone number or numbers indicated for such party below:

If to the Facility Agent: PNC Bank, National Association

300 Fifth Avenue, Floor 11

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attention: Tony Stahley Telephone No: 412-477-5802

Email: tony.stahley@pnc.com, abfadmin@pnc.com

with a copy to:

1600 Market Street, 21st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Lawrence Beller Telephone No: 215-585-6017 Email: lawrence.beller@pnc.com

If to the Collateral Agent or the Collateral Administrator:

Alter Domus (US) LLC 225 W. Washington Street 9th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606 Attention: Legal Department

Email: legal@alterdomus.com

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If to the Custodian:

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U.S. Bank National Association Lunken Operations Center

CN-OH-L2GL

5065 Wooster Rd

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

Attn: Global Fund Custody Support Services

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Fax: (844) 206-1025

Email:

Trust.-.Fund.Custody.Conversion.Team@usbank.com

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If to the Borrower:

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TCW DL VIII Financing LLC c/o The TCW Group, Inc.

515 South Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attention: Meredith Jackson

Telephone No: (213) 244-0896 Email: meredith.jackson@tcw.com

with a copy to:

TCW Asset Management Company LLC 200 Clarendon Street, 51st Floor

Boston, MA 02116 Attention: David Wang

Email: David.Wang@tcw.com

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If to the Lenders:

PNC Bank, National Association 300 Fifth Avenue, Floor 11

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attention: Tony Stahley Telephone No: 412-477-5802

Email: tony.stahley@pnc.com, abfadmin@pnc.com

with a copy to:

1600 Market Street, 21st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Lawrence Beller Telephone No: 215-585-6017 Email: lawrence.beller@pnc.com

State Street Bank and Trust Company 1776 Heritage Drive

North Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 Attention: Structured Trust and Analytics

KeyBank National Association 1000 McCaslin Boulevard

Superior, Colorado 80027

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Attention: Richard Andersen Telephone No: (720) 304-1247

Fax: (216) 370-9166

Webster Bank, N.A.

360 Hamilton Ave., 7th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 Attention: Andrew Shuster

If to any other Lender: As provided in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to

which such other Lender becomes a Lender hereunder.

Section 12.03 Taxes.

&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 and all payments by or on behalf of the Borrower under this Agreement and the Notes shall be made, in accordance with this Agreement, free and clear of and without deduction for Taxes unless such deduction is required by law (or by the interpretation or administration thereof). If the Borrower shall be required by law (or by the interpretation or administration thereof) to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable by it hereunder, under any Note or under any other Facility Document to any Secured Party, (i) if any such deductions are in respect of Indemnified Taxes, the sum payable by the Borrower shall be increased as may be necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this <u>Section 12.03</u>) such Secured Party receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no deductions in respect of Indemnified Taxes been made, (ii) the Borrower shall make such deductions, and (iii) the Borrower shall timely pay the full amount deducted to the relevant Authority in accordance with 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;(b)In addition, the Borrower agrees to timely pay any present or future stamp, court, intangible, recording, filing or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies which arise from any payment made by the Borrower hereunder, under the Notes or under any other Facility Document or from the execution, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement, the Notes or under any other Facility Document except any such Taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to Section 12.03(i)) (hereinafter referred to as "<u>Other</u> <u>Taxes</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;(c)Borrower agrees to indemnify each of the Secured Parties for the full amount of Indemnified Taxes (including any Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted by any jurisdiction on amounts payable under this <u>Section 12.03</u>), together with all reasonable costs and expenses arising therefrom, paid by any Secured Party in respect of the Borrower, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted. Payments by the Borrower pursuant to this indemnification shall be made promptly following the date the Secured Party makes written demand therefor, which

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demand shall be accompanied by a certificate describing in reasonable detail the basis thereof. Such certificate shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

&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)Each Lender shall severally indemnify the Facility Agent, within 10 Business Days after demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender (but only to the extent that the Borrower has not already indemnified the Facility Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Borrower to do so), (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender's failure to comply with the provisions of <u>Section 12.06</u> relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register 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;(iii) any Excluded Taxes attributable to such Lender, in each case, that are payable or paid by the Facility Agent in connection with any this Agreement or the Notes, 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 Facility Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Facility Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under this Agreement or the Notes or otherwise payable by the Facility Agent to the Lender from any other source against any amount due to the Facility Agent under this paragraph <u>(d)</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;(e)Promptly after the date of any payment of Taxes or Other Taxes, the Borrower will furnish to each Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by the relevant Authority evidencing payment thereof (or other evidence of payment as may be reasonably satisfactory to such Agent).

&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)If a Secured Party determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that it has received a refund of any Taxes as to which it has been indemnified pursuant to this <u>Section 12.03</u> (including by the payment of additional amounts pursuant to Section <u>12.03(a)</u>), it shall pay to the Borrower an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made under this Section with respect to the Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) of such Secured Party and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant governmental authority with respect to such refund). Borrower, upon the request of such Secured Party, shall repay to such Secured Party the amount paid over pursuant to this paragraph (f) (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant governmental authority) in the event that such Secured Party is required to repay such refund to such governmental authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this paragraph (f), in no event will the Secured Party be required to pay any amount to Borrower pursuant to this paragraph (f) the payment of which would place the Secured Party in a less favorable net after-Tax position than the Secured 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 paragraph shall not be construed to require any Secured Party to make available its tax returns (or any other information relating to its Taxes that it deems confidential) to the Borrower or any other Person.

&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)(i) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding

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Tax with respect to payments made under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower and the Facility Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Facility Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Facility Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Facility Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Facility Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Facility Agent to determine whether or not such Lender 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 12.03(g)(ii)(A)</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;<u>(B)</u>and <u>(D)</u> below) shall not be required if in the Lender's reasonable judgment such completion, execution or submission would subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial position of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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 Lender that is a United States Person as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the Facility Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Facility Agent), executed originals of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding tax;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Lender that is not a United States Person as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) (such Lender, a "<u>Foreign Lender</u>") shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Facility Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Facility 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party (x) with respect to payments of interest under this Agreement, executed originals of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, establishing an exemption from, or reduction of,

U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "interest" article of such tax treaty and (y) with respect to any other applicable payments under this Agreement, IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "business profits" or "other income" article of such tax 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)executed originals of IRS Form W-8ECI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, a "10 percent shareholder" of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or a "controlled foreign corporation" described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code (a "<u>U.S. Tax</u> <u>Compliance Certificate</u>") and (y) executed originals of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)to the extent a Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner, executed originals of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-8BEN-E, a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; <u>provided</u> that if the Foreign Lender is a partnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Foreign

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Lender may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Facility Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Facility Agent), executed originals 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 Borrower or the Facility 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D)If a payment made to a Secured Party under this Agreement or any Note would be subject to U.S. federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Secured Party 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 Secured Party shall deliver to the Borrower and the Facility Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Facility 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 Borrower or the Facility Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Facility Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Secured Party has complied with such Secured Party's obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this subclause (D), "FATCA" shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

Each Lender agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such form or certification or promptly notify the Borrower and the Facility Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.;

&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)If any Lender requires the Borrower to pay any additional amount

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to any Secured Party or any taxing Authority for the account of any Lender or to indemnify a Secured Party pursuant to this <u>Section 12.03</u>, then such Secured Party shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different lending office for funding or booking its Advances hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if such Lender determines, in its sole discretion, exercised in good faith, that such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to <u>Section 2.09</u> or <u>Section 12.03</u>, as the case may be, in the future 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;(ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

Section 12.04 Costs and Expenses; Indemnification.

&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 Borrower agrees to promptly pay, as an Administrative Expense, on demand all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Agents in connection with the administration and any waiver, consent, modification, amendment or similar agreement in respect of this Agreement, the Notes or any other Facility Document and advising the Agents as to their respective rights, remedies and responsibilities. The Borrower agrees to promptly pay, as an Administrative Expense, on demand all costs and expenses of each of the Secured Parties in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement, the Notes or any other Facility Document, including the reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of one outside counsel and one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction for each of the Facility Agent and the Collateral Agent in connection therewith.

&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 Borrower agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, as an Administrative Expense, each Secured Party and each of their Affiliates and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, managers of, and any Person controlling any of, the foregoing (each, an "<u>Indemnified Party</u>") from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, obligations, expenses, penalties, actions, suits, judgments and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever (including the reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of counsel) that may be incurred by or asserted or awarded against any Indemnified Party, in each case arising out of or in connection with or by reason of the execution, delivery, enforcement, performance, administration of or otherwise arising out of or incurred in connection with this Agreement, any other Facility Document, any Related Document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby (and regardless of whether or not any such transactions are consummated) (collectively, the "<u>Liabilities</u>"), including any such Liability that is incurred or arises out of or in connection with, or by reason of, any one or more of the following: (i) preparation for a defense of any investigation, litigation or proceeding arising out of, related to or in connection with this Agreement, any other Facility Document, any Related Document or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; (ii) any breach or alleged breach of any covenant by the Borrower contained in any Facility Document; (iii) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by the Borrower contained in any Facility Document or in any certificate, statement or report delivered in connection therewith is, or is alleged to

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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;(iv)any failure to vest, or delay in vesting, in the Secured Parties a first-priority perfected security interest in all of the Collateral free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens; (v) any action or omission, not expressly authorized by the Facility Documents, by the Borrower or any Affiliate of the Borrower which has the effect of reducing or impairing the Collateral or the rights of the Agents or the Secured Parties with respect thereto; and (vi) any Default or Event of Default; except to the extent any such Liability is found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from any Indemnified Party's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrower shall not be liable under this <u>Section 12.04(b)</u> for (x) any special, punitive or consequential damages except in each case in connection with a claim, suit or proceeding filed or made against an Indemnified Party by a person who is not a party to this Agreement nor an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement or (y) any Taxes other than Taxes that represent losses, claims or damages arising from any non-Tax claim.

Section 12.05 Execution in Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts, when so executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original and all of which counterparts, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.

Section 12.06 Assignability; Participation; Register.

&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)Each Lender may assign to an assignee all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its outstanding Advances or interests therein owned by it, together with ratable portions of its Commitment); <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;(i)the Facility Agent has consented thereto;

&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)the Borrower has consented thereto (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), unless (A) the assignee is a Permitted Assignee with respect to such assignor, (B) the assignment is of the assignee's Term Advances only and not of any Commitments or Revolving Advances, or (C) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

&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)no such assignment shall be made to any Person that is not a Qualified Purchaser and to any Person that is not a Permitted Assignee;

&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 assignee acknowledges and agrees to comply with <u>Section 12.03</u> and shall promptly execute any documents or forms required thereby; 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;(v)the Term Percentage and Revolving Percentage of each existing Lender and any assignee shall remain in the same proportion following any such assignment and <u>Schedule 1</u> shall be adjusted accordingly.

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The parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to the Facility Agent an Assignment and Acceptance. Notwithstanding any other provision of this <u>Section</u> <u>12.06</u>, any Lender may at any time pledge or grant a security interest in, all or any portion of its rights (including rights to payment of principal and interest) under this Agreement or any other Facility Document or in the Collateral pledged to it thereunder to secure obligations of such Lender or provide liquidity thereto, including any pledge or security interest granted to a Federal Reserve Bank as a secured party in accordance with Regulation A of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and any transfer restrictions under this Section 12.06 shall not apply to any Federal Reserve Bank as the secured party in connection with any such security interest, without notice to or consent of the Borrower or the Facility Agent (or the delivery of an Assignment and Acceptance); <u>provided</u> that no such pledge or grant of a security interest shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or grantee for such Lender as a party hereto. Any purported assignment to an assignee that does not comply with the requirements of this <u>Section 12.06</u> will be null and void *ab initio*. The Collateral Agent shall be authorized to acknowledge any Assignment and Acceptance when presented by the Facility Agent and shall be entitled to request such tax documentation from any new Lender as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request so it may make payments to such Lender under the Priority of Payments. Each Lender agrees to provide such requested tax 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;(b)The Borrower may not assign any of its rights hereunder or any interest herein or delegate any of its obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Agents and the Lenders.

&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 Lender may sell participations to one or more banks or other entities (a "<u>Participant</u>") in all or a portion of such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that (A) such Lender's obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (B) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations, (C) the Borrower, 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 and (D) each Participant shall have agreed to be bound by this <u>Section 12.06(c)</u>, <u>Section 12.06(e)</u> and <u>Section</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;<u>12.09</u>. In the event that any Lender sells participations in any portion of its rights and obligations hereunder:

&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 agreement pursuant to which such Lender sells such participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that such agreement may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification, supplement or waiver that requires the consent of all of the Lenders. <u>Sections 2.09</u>, <u>2.10</u> and <u>12.03</u> shall apply to each Participant as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section; <u>provided</u> that no Participant shall be entitled to any amount under <u>Section 2.09</u>, <u>2.10</u> or <u>12.03</u> which is greater than the amount the related Lender would have been entitled to under any such Sections or provisions, except to the extent the entitlement to receive a greater amount results from a change in law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation; and

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(ii)such Lender, as nonfiduciary agent for the Borrower, shall maintain a register on which it enters the name of all participants in the Advances held by it and the principal amount (and stated interest thereon) of the portion of the Advance which is the subject of the participation (the "<u>Participant Register</u>"). An Advance may be participated in whole or in part only by registration of such participation on the Participant Register (and each Note, if any, shall expressly so provide). Any participation of such Advance may be effected only by the registration of such participation on the Participant Register. 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 Advance or its other obligations under any agreement) to any Person except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such Advance or other obligation is in registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) and proposed section 1.163-5(b) of the United States Treasury Regulations. The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.

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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;(d)The Facility Agent, on behalf of and acting solely for this purpose as the nonfiduciary agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at its address specified in <u>Section 12.02</u> or such other address as the Facility Agent shall designate in writing to the Lenders, a copy of this Agreement and each signature page hereto and each Assignment and Acceptance delivered to and accepted by it and a register (the "<u>Register</u>") for the recordation of (i) the names and addresses of the Lenders (ii) the amount of each Advance made hereunder by each Lender to the Borrower, (iii) the amount of any principal due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrower to each Lender hereunder, (iv) the amount of any principal sum paid by the Borrower hereunder and each Lender's share thereof and (v) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the outstanding Advances maintained by each Lender under this Agreement (and any stated interest thereon) after giving effect to any assignment hereunder. The entries in the Register shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error, and the Borrower, the Agents and the Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement. The entries maintained in the accounts and Register maintained pursuant <u>Section 2.03(a)</u> and <u>Section 12.06(d)</u> shall be <u>prima</u> <u>facie</u> evidence of the existence and amounts of the Advances therein recorded; <u>provided</u> that the failure of the Facility Agent or any Lender to maintain such accounts or any error therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay the Advances in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower or any Lender at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. An Advance (and a Note, if any, evidencing the same) may be assigned or sold in whole or in part only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register (and each Note, if any, shall expressly so provide). The Facility Agent shall update and furnish to the Collateral Agent and the Borrower from time to time at the request of the Collateral Agent or the Borrower an updated version of <u>Schedule 1</u> reflecting the then-current allocation of the Commitments.

&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)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein or in any other Facility Document, each Lender hereunder, and each Participant, must at all times be a "<u>qualified purchaser</u>" as defined in the Investment Company Act (a "<u>Qualified</u> <u>Purchaser</u>"). Accordingly:

&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)each Lender represents to the Borrower, (A) on the date that it becomes a party to this Agreement (whether by being a signatory hereto or by entering into an Assignment and Acceptance) and (B) on each date on which it makes an Advance hereunder, that it is a Qualified Purchaser;

&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 Lender agrees that it shall not assign, or grant any participations in, any of its Advances or its Commitment to any Person unless such Person is a Qualified Purchaser; 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;(iii)the Borrower agrees that, to the extent it has the right to consent to any assignment or participation herein, it shall not consent to such assignment or participation hereunder unless it reasonably believes that the assignee or participant is a Qualified Purchaser at the time of such assignment or participation and that such assignment or

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participation will not cause the Borrower or the pool of Collateral to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

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Section 12.07 <u>Governing Law</u>. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES.

Section 12.08 Severability of Provisions.

Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 12.09 Confidentiality.

Each Secured Party agrees to keep confidential all information provided to it by the Borrower or the Collateral Manager with respect to the Borrower, the Fund, the Collateral Manager, the Collateral, the Related Documents, the Obligors or any other information furnished to any other Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement or any other Facility Document (collectively, the "<u>Borrower Information</u>"); <u>provided</u> that nothing herein shall prevent any Secured Party from disclosing any Borrower Information (a) to any Secured Party or any Affiliate of a Secured Party, any of their respective Affiliates, employees, directors, agents, attorneys, accountants and other professional advisors (collectively, the "<u>Secured Party</u> <u>Representatives</u>"), in each case, on a need-to-know basis, it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Borrower Information and instructed and agree to keep such Borrower Information confidential, (b) subject to an agreement to comply with the provisions of this <u>Section 12.09</u> and to use the Borrower Information only in connection with this Agreement and the other Facility Documents and not

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for any other purpose, to any actual or bona fide prospective permitted assignees and Participants in any of the Secured Parties' interests under or in connection with this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that, no Borrower Information shall be distributed to any Disqualified Lender without the prior written consent of the Borrower, (c) upon the request or demand of any Authority with jurisdiction over any Secured Party or any of its Affiliates or any Secured Party Representative,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) in response to any order of any court or other Authority or as may otherwise be required to be disclosed pursuant to any Applicable Law, (e) that is a matter of general public knowledge or that has heretofore been made available to the public by any Person not known by such Secured Party to be in breach of a confidentiality obligation other than any Secured Party or any Secured Party Representative, (f) any nationally recognized rating agency that requires access to information about a Secured Party's investment portfolio in connection with ratings issued with respect to such Secured Party, it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Borrower Information and instructed to keep such Borrower Information confidential, and (g) in connection with the exercise of any remedy hereunder or under any other Facility Document (including, without limitation, under <u>Article VII</u>).

Section 12.10 Entire Agreement.

This Agreement, the Notes and the other Facility Documents executed by the Borrower, the Collateral Manager, the Agents or the Lenders taken as a whole incorporate the entire agreement between the parties thereto concerning the subject matter thereof and such Facility Documents supersede any prior agreements among the parties relating to the subject matter thereof.

Section 12.11 Survival.

All representations and warranties made hereunder, in the other Facility Documents and in any certificate delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the making of the Advances hereunder. The agreements in <u>Sections 2.04(f)</u>, <u>2.09</u>, <u>2.10</u>, <u>2.12</u>, the third paragraph of <u>7.03</u>, <u>7.06(b)</u>, <u>11.04</u>, <u>12.03</u>, <u>12.04</u>, <u>12.09</u>, <u>12.16</u> and <u>12.19</u> and this <u>Section 12.11</u> shall survive the termination of this Agreement in whole or in part and the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the Advances.

Section 12.12 Submission to Jurisdiction; Waivers; Etc. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally:

&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)submits for itself and its property in any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or the other Facility Documents to which it is a party, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect thereof, to the non-exclusive general jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York, the courts of the United States for the Southern District of New York and the appellate courts of any of them;

&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)consents that any such action or proceeding may be brought in any court described in <u>Section 12.12(a)</u> and waives to the fullest extent permitted by

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Applicable Law any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such action or proceeding in any such court or that such action or proceeding was brought in an inconvenient court and agrees not to plead or claim the same;

&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)agrees that service of process in any such action or proceeding may be effected by mailing a copy thereof by registered or certified mail (or any substantially similar form of mail), postage prepaid, to such party at its address set forth in <u>Section 12.02</u> or at such other address as may be permitted thereunder;

&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)agrees that nothing herein shall affect the right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by law or shall limit the right to sue in any other jurisdiction or court; 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;(e)waives, to the maximum extent not prohibited by law, any right it may have to claim or recover in any legal action or proceeding against any Secured Party arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Facility Document any special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.

Section 12.13 Waiver of Jury Trial.

## EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER FACILITY DOCUMENT OR FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN OR RELATING THERETO.
Section 12.14 Service of Process.

The Borrower hereby irrevocably designates, appoints and empowers National Registered Agents, Inc., (the "<u>Process Agent</u>"), with an office on the Closing Date at 160 Greentree Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE, 19904 as its designee, appointee and agent to receive, accept and acknowledge for and on its behalf, and its properties, assets and revenues, service for any and all legal process, summons, notices and documents which may be served in any action, suit or proceeding brought in the courts listed in <u>Section 12.12</u> in connection with or arising out of this Agreement or any other Facility Document. If for any reason the Process Agent shall cease to act as such, the Borrower agrees to promptly designate new designees, appointees and agents in the United States on the terms and for the purposes of this <u>Section 12.14</u> satisfactory to the Facility Agent, which new designees, appointees and agents shall thereafter be deemed to be the Process Agent for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Facility Documents. The Borrower further hereby irrevocably consents and agrees to the service of any and all legal process, summonses, notices and documents out of any of the aforesaid courts in any such action, suit or proceeding by serving a copy thereof upon the Process Agent (whether or not the appointment of the Process Agent shall for any reason prove to be ineffective or the Process Agent shall accept or acknowledge such service) or by mailing copies thereof by regular or overnight mail, postage prepaid, to the Process Agent at its address specified above in this <u>Section 12.14</u>. The Borrower agrees that the failure of the Process Agent to give any notice of such service to it shall not impair or affect in any way the validity of such service or any judgment rendered in any action or proceeding based thereon. Nothing herein shall in any way

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be deemed to limit the ability of any Secured Party to serve any such legal process, summons, notices and documents in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law or to obtain jurisdiction over the Borrower or bring actions, suits or proceedings against the Borrower in such other jurisdictions, and in a manner, as may be permitted by Applicable Law.

Section 12.15 Waiver of Immunity.

To the extent that the Borrower or any of its properties, assets or revenues may have or may hereafter become entitled to, or have attributed to it, any right of immunity, on the grounds of sovereignty or other similar grounds, from any legal action, suit or proceeding in connection with or arising out of this Agreement or any other Facility Document, from the giving of any relief in any thereof, from setoff or counterclaim, from the jurisdiction of any court, from service of process, from attachment upon or prior to judgment, from attachment in aid of execution of judgment, or from execution of judgment, or other legal process or proceeding for the giving of any relief or for the enforcement of any judgment, in any jurisdiction in which proceeding may at any time be commenced, with respect to its obligations, liabilities or any other matter under or arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any other Facility Document, the Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, and agrees for the benefit of each of the Secured Parties not to plead or claim, any such immunity, and consents to such relief and enforcement.

Section 12.16 Reserved.

Section 12.17 PATRIOT Act Notice.

Each Lender and the Collateral Agent hereby notify the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law on October 26, 2001)) (the "<u>PATRIOT Act</u>"), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and other information that will allow the Lenders to identify the Borrower in accordance with the PATRIOT Act. The Borrower shall provide, to the extent commercially reasonable, such information and take such actions as are reasonably requested by any Lender or the Collateral Agent in order to assist such Person in maintaining compliance with the PATRIOT Act and any requirements under know-your-customer and other applicable anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering and similar rules and regulations and related policies.

Section 12.18 Legal Holidays.

In the event that the date of any Payment Date, date of prepayment or Final Maturity Date shall not be a Business Day, then notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any Facility Document, payment need not be made on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on the nominal date of any such Payment Date, date of prepayment or Final Maturity Date, as the case may be, and interest shall accrue on such payment for the period from and after any such nominal date to but excluding such next succeeding Business Day.

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Section 12.19 Non-Petition.

Each of the Agents, each Lender and each Secured Party hereby agrees not to institute against, or join, cooperate with or encourage any other Person in instituting against, the Borrower any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, arrangement, insolvency, moratorium or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings under federal or state bankruptcy or similar laws until at least two years and one day, or if longer, the applicable preference period then in effect plus one day, after the payment in full of the Advances and the termination of all Commitments; provided that nothing in this <u>Section 12.19</u> shall preclude, or be deemed to stop, each Agent and each Lender (i) from taking any action prior to the expiration of the aforementioned two years and one day period, or if longer the applicable preference period then in effect plus one day, in

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any case or proceeding voluntarily filed or commenced by the Borrower or (b) any involuntary insolvency proceeding filed or commenced against the Borrower by a Person other than any Agent, Lender or Secured Party, or (ii) from commencing against the Borrower or any properties of the Borrower any legal action which is not a bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, arrangement, insolvency, moratorium or liquidation proceeding or other proceeding under federal or state bankruptcy or similar laws. The provisions of this <u>Section 12.19</u> shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

Section 12.20 Custodianship; Delivery of Collateral Obligations and Eligible Investments.

&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 Borrower or the Collateral Manager shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian, which is so appointed hereby by the Borrower, all Collateral in accordance with the definition of the term "<u>Deliver</u>". It shall be the sole obligation of the Collateral Manager and the Borrower to ensure that all Collateral is "Delivered" to the Custodian, and the Custodian shall have no obligation to verify whether such Collateral has been Delivered in accordance with the definition of "Deliver" herein unless expressly required by the definition of "Deliver" to be performed by the Custodian. The Custodian shall at all times be a Securities Intermediary. Any successor custodian shall be a state or national bank or trust company that has capital and surplus of at least $200,000,000, has a Moody's long-term rating of at least "Baa2" and an S&P long-term rating of at least "BBB", and is a Securities Intermediary. The Collateral Agent or the Custodian, as applicable, shall hold (i) all Collateral Obligations, Eligible Investments, Cash and other investments purchased in accordance with this Agreement and (ii) any other property of the Borrower otherwise Delivered to the Collateral Agent or the Custodian, as applicable, by or on behalf of the Borrower, in the relevant Covered Account established and maintained pursuant to <u>Article VIII</u>; as to which in each case the Collateral Agent shall have entered into an agreement with the Custodian substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit E</u> providing, inter alia, that the establishment and maintenance of such Covered Account will be governed by a law of a jurisdiction satisfactory to the Borrower, the Collateral Agent and the Facility Agent.

&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 time that the Borrower or the Collateral Manager directs or causes the acquisition of any Collateral Obligation, Eligible Investment, or other investment, the Borrower shall, if the Collateral Obligation, Eligible Investment, or

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other investment is required to be, but has not already been, transferred to the relevant Covered Account, cause the Collateral Obligation, Eligible Investment, or other investment to be Delivered to the Custodian to be held in the Collateral Account (or, in the case of any such investment that is not a Collateral Obligation, in the Covered Account in which the funds used to purchase the investment are held in accordance with <u>Article X</u>) for the benefit of the Collateral Agent in accordance with this Agreement. The security interest of the Collateral Agent in the funds or other property used in connection with the acquisition shall, immediately and without further action on the part of the Collateral Agent, be released. The security interest of the Collateral Agent shall nevertheless come into existence and continue in the Collateral Obligation, Eligible Investment, or other investment so acquired, including all interests of the Borrower in any contracts related to and proceeds of such Collateral Obligation, Eligible Investment, or other investment.

&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 Custodian hereby agrees to accept the Collateral that is Delivered to it as set forth in <u>Sections 12.20(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u>, to hold the Collateral in safekeeping in the applicable Account or Accounts and to invest, release and transfer the same only in accordance with the written instructions of the Borrower or the Collateral Manager (prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default) or the Collateral Agent at the direction of the Facility Agent (after the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default) or as otherwise provided herein or in the Account Control Agreement. Interest, dividends and any other proceeds received by the Custodian with respect to the Collateral shall be distributed pursuant to the Payment Date Report; <u>provided</u> that the Custodian may from time to time deduct from the Collateral Account amounts owed to it by the Borrower pursuant to the Account Control Agreement. The Custodian shall not be obligated to review any Collateral delivered 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;(d)The Custodian shall be obligated only for the performance of such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and the Account Control Agreement and may rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting on any written notice, request, waiver, consent or instrument believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties. The Custodian shall have no duty to determine or inquire into the happening or occurrence of any event or contingency, and it is agreed that its duties hereunder are purely ministerial in nature. The Custodian may consult with and obtain advice from legal counsel as to any provision hereof or its duties hereunder. The Custodian shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized hereby or taken or omitted by it in accordance with the advice of its counsel, except, in each case, to the extent such action or omission constitutes bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Custodian. Subject to the terms of the Account Control Agreement, the Custodian shall have all of the rights, protections and indemnities afforded to the Collateral Agent pursuant to 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;(e)Should any controversy arise between the undersigned with respect to the Collateral held by the Custodian, the Custodian shall follow the instructions of the Collateral Agent acting at the direction of the Facility Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties.

&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 Custodian may at any time resign hereunder by giving written notice of its resignation to the Borrower and the Facility Agent at least 90 days prior to the date specified for such resignation to take effect, and, upon the effective date of such

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resignation, the Collateral held by the Custodian shall be delivered by it to such Person as may be designated in writing by the Collateral Agent (prior to the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, with the consent of the Borrower) acting at the direction of the Facility Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties, whereupon all the Custodian's obligations hereunder shall cease and terminate. If no such Person shall have been designated by such date, all obligations of the Custodian hereunder shall nevertheless cease and terminate. The Custodian's sole responsibility thereafter shall be to keep safely all Collateral then held by it and to deliver the same to a Person designated by the Collateral Agent acting at the direction of the Facility Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties or in accordance with the direction of a final order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

&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)The Custodian shall have no responsibility under this Agreement other than to render the services called for hereunder in good faith and without willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its duties hereunder. The Custodian shall incur no liability to anyone in acting upon any signature, instrument, statement, notice, resolution, request, direction, consent, order, certificate, report, opinion, bond or other document or paper reasonably believed by it to be genuine and reasonably believed by it to be signed by the proper party or parties. Neither the Custodian nor any of its affiliates, directors, officers, shareholders, agents or employees shall be liable to any other party hereto, except by reason of acts or omission constituting bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the Custodian's duties hereunder. Anything in this Agreement notwithstanding, in no event shall the Custodian be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including lost profits), even if the Custodian has been advised of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action, except in the case of bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the Custodian's duties hereunder.

&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)The Custodian shall have no liability for losses, delays or failures in its performance arising from (i) any cause beyond its control, including, but not limited to, the act, failure or neglect of any agent or correspondent selected with due care by the Custodian for the remittance of funds, (ii) any acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, epidemics, fire, communication line failures, computer viruses, power failures, earthquakes or other disasters, (iii) and delay, error, omission or default of any mail, telegraph, cable or wireless agency or operator, or (iv) the acts or edicts of any government or governmental agency or other group or entity exercising governmental powers.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC,

as Borrower

By: Name: Andrew Kim

Title: Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

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ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC,

as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator

By: Name:

Title:

[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Custodian

By: Name:

Title:

[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Revolving Lender

By: Name: Lawrence Beller

Title: Executive Vice President

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Term Lender

By: Name: Lawrence Beller

Title: Executive Vice President

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Facility Agent and Calculation Agent

By: Name: Lawrence Beller

Title: Executive Vice President

[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

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## SCHEDULE 1
**Commitments And Percentages**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Name of Term Lender** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Commitment** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Term Percentage** | **Percentage** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;PNC Bank, National Association | &nbsp;&nbsp;$200,000,000.00 <u>150,000,000.00</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;61.538%<br><u>100.00%</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.769%<br><u>50.00%</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;KeyBank National Association | &nbsp;&nbsp;$75000000.00 | 23.077% | 11.538% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;State Street Bank and Trust Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25000000.00 | 7.692% | 3.846% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Webster Bank, N.A.  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25000000.00 | 7.692% | 3.846% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;TOTAL | &nbsp;&nbsp;$325,000,000.00 <u>150,000,000.00</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100.000%<br><u>100.00%</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50.000%<br><u>50.00%</u> |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Name of Revolving Lender** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Commitment** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Revolving Percentage** | **Percentage** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;PNC Bank, National Association | &nbsp;&nbsp;$200,000,000.00 <u>150,000,000.00</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;61.538%<br><u>100.00%</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.769%<br><u>50.00%</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;KeyBank National Association | &nbsp;&nbsp;$75000000.00 | 23.077% | 11.538% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;State Street Bank and Trust Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25000000.00 | 7.692% | 3.846% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Webster Bank, N.A.  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25000000.00 | 7.692% | 3.846% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;TOTAL | &nbsp;&nbsp;$325,000,000.00 <u>150,000,000.00</u> | 100.00% | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50.000%<br><u>50.00%</u> |

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## SCHEDULE 2
**SCHEDULE 2**

**PART 1 - SCOPE OF MONTHLY REPORT**

The Monthly Report will contain the following information as of the Monthly Report Determination Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the Aggregate Principal Balance of all Collateral Obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the Balance of all Eligible Investments and Cash in each Covered Account;

&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 principal balance, annual interest rate, Maturity, Obligor, Loan Rating and for each Collateral Obligation for which the Loan Rating was determined using a Moody's RiskCalc, an indication that such calculation was used and the date of such calculation;

&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)any Collateral Obligations that were released for sale or other disposition or Delivered to the Custodian since the last Monthly Report Determination Date and the sale price of each such Collateral Obligation released for sale;

&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)each Collateral Obligation that became a Defaulted Obligation since the last Monthly Report Determination 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;(f)the Aggregate Principal Balance of all Defaulted Obligations and Collateral Obligations that became Defaulted Obligations since the date of the last Monthly Report, and the Fair Market Value of each Defaulted Obligation;

&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)a calculation in reasonable detail necessary to determine compliance, on an aggregate and a per contract basis, with each of the Eligibility Criteria, the levels required for each such criterion and whether such compliance was met pursuant to 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;(h)a calculation in reasonable detail necessary to determine the Concentration Limits on a per contract basis, the levels required for each such limitation and whether such compliance was met pursuant to 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;(i)the breach of any covenant, representation or warranty by any party to any Facility Document since the last Monthly Report Determination Date as to which the Borrower or the Collateral Manager has been notified in writing;

&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)the termination or change of any party to any Facility Document since the last Monthly Report Determination Date as to which the Borrower or the Collateral Manager has been notified in writing;

&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)the amendment or waiver of any Facility Document since the last Monthly Report Determination Date as to which the Borrower or the Collateral Manager has been notified in writing;

&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)the identity of each Collateral Obligation that (i) is rated "Caa1" or its equivalent by S&P, and Moody's or lower by Moody's or "CCC+" or lower by S&P; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)the identity of each Collateral Obligation that is a Participation Interest.

**SCHEDULE 2**

**PART 2 - SCOPE OF PAYMENT DATE REPORT**

The Payment Date Report will contain the following information as of the Determination 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;(a)(i) the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Advances as of the immediately preceding Payment Date after giving effect to any payment of principal on such Payment Date (including

Schedule 2-2

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as a percentage of the original aggregate outstanding amount of Advances, after giving effect to such payment), (ii) the amount of principal payments to be made on the Advances on the related Payment Date,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the aggregate outstanding amount of Advances after giving effect to any payment of principal on the related Payment Date (including as a percentage of the original aggregate outstanding amount of the Advances after giving effect to such payment);

&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 interest payable on the outstanding Advances on the related Payment Date, including any Defaulted Interest thereon and any Deferred Interest thereon (in the aggregate and separately) with respect to the related Payment Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)the Administrative Expenses payable on the related Payment Date on an itemized basis;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)for Covered Accounts:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Balance of each Covered Account on such Determination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)the amounts payable from each of the Interest Collection Account and the Principal Collection Account to make payments pursuant to the Priority of Payments on the related Payment Date (which amounts, with respect to Principal Proceeds, shall only include Principal Proceeds that are received on or before the related Determination Date and that are not designated for reinvestment by the Collateral Manager (other than Principal Proceeds received in respect of Collateral Obligations that are Revolving Collateral Loans to the extent that such Principal Proceeds are required to be deposited into the Revolving Reserve Account and Principal Proceeds that will be used to settle binding commitments entered into on or prior to the Determination Date for the purpose of Collateral Obligations)); 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)the balance of each of the Interest Collection Account and the Principal Collection Account after giving effect to all payments and deposits to be made on the related Payment 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;(e)the interest rate for the outstanding Advances for the Interest Accrual Period preceding the next Payment Date;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)for each Collateral Obligation and related Obligor, as 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;(i)trailing 12 month/last twelve months data used for reporting financial figures; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)senior and total net leverage (net of cash on hand);

<u>provided</u> that, if item (ii) is not available, sufficient information such that (ii) can be

calculated;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)a calculation in reasonable detail necessary to determine compliance with the Interest Coverage Test, the levels required for each such test and whether such compliance was met pursuant to this Agreement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)without duplication, the notice and the information required in the Monthly Report.

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## SCHEDULE 3
**Term SOFR Rate Definition**

With respect to each Interest Accrual Period, the Term SOFR Rate will be determined by the Calculation Agent in accordance with the following provision:

"<u>Term SOFR Rate</u>" shall mean, with respect to any amount to which the Term SOFR Rate applies, for any Interest Accrual Period, the interest rate per annum determined by the Calculation Agent equal to (rounded upwards, at the Calculation Agent's discretion, to the nearest 1/100th of 1%) the Term SOFR Reference Rate for a tenor comparable to such Interest Accrual Period, as such rate is published by the SOFR Administrator on the day (the "<u>Term SOFR Determination Date</u>") that is two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Accrual Period. If the Term SOFR Reference Rate for the applicable tenor has not been published or replaced with a Benchmark Replacement by 5:00 p.m. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania time) on the Term SOFR Determination Date, then the Term SOFR Reference Rate, for purposes of clause

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) in the preceding sentence, shall be the Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor on the first Business Day preceding such Term SOFR Determination Date for which such Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor was published in accordance herewith, so long as such first preceding Business Day is not more than three (3) Business Days prior to such Term SOFR Determination Date. If the Term SOFR Rate, determined as provided above, would be less than the SOFR Floor, then the Term SOFR Rate shall be deemed to be the SOFR Floor. The Term SOFR Rate shall be adjusted automatically without notice to the Borrower on and as of the first day of each Interest Accrual Period.

As used herein:

"<u>SOFR Floor</u>" means a rate of interest per annum equal to zero basis points (0.00%).

"<u>Term SOFR Reference Rate</u>" shall mean the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR.

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## SCHEDULE 4
**Disqualified Lenders**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.DoubleLine Capital LP 333 South Grand Avenue 18th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(213) 633-8200

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Oaktree Capital Management, LP 333 South Grand Avenue

28th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(213) 830-6300

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## SCHEDULE 5
**MOODY'S INDUSTRY CATEGORY LIST**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Aerospace & Defense

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Automotive

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.Beverage, Food & Tobacco

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.Capital Equipment

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.Construction & Building

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.Consumer goods: Durable

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.Consumer goods: Non-durable

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.Containers, Packaging & Glass

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.Energy: Electricity

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.Energy: Oil & Gas

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.Environmental Industries

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.Forest Products & Paper

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.High Tech Industries

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.Hotel, Gaming & Leisure

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.Media: Broadcasting & Subscription

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.Media: Diversified & Production

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.Metals & Mining

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.Retail

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.Services: Business

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24.Services: Consumer

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25.Sovereign & Public Finance

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.Telecommunications

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.Transportation: Cargo

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.Transportation: Consumer

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29.Utilities: Electric

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.Utilities: Oil & Gas

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.Utilities: Water

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.Wholesale

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## SCHEDULE 6
**MOODY'S RISKCALC PROCEDURE**

**<u>RiskCalc Procedure - Loan Rating</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•"EDF" means the lowest 5-year expected default frequency for such Collateral Obligation as determined by running the current version Moody's RiskCalc in both the Financial Statement Only (FSO) and the Credit Cycle Adjusted (CAA) modes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Facility Agent shall calculate the EDF for each of the Loans subject to clause (iv) of the definition of "Loan Rating" utilizing Moody's RiskCalc US 4.0, unless an updated version of Moody's RiskCalc is adopted by the Facility Agent in its reasonable 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•As of any date of determination, the maximum Loan Rating based on the such Collateral Obligation's .EDF's Bond Default Rate Mapping, in each case determined in accordance with the table below:

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**Bond Default Rate Mapping**

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**Maximum Loan Rating**

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less than or equal to .baa Ba3

.ba1 B1

.ba2,.ba3 or .b1 B2

.b2 or .b3 B3

.caa Caa1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Facility Agent shall utilize the Moody's RiskCalc calculated Bond Default Rate Mapping (in accordance with the table above) except for Collateral Obligations with a Bond Default Rate Mapping of .caa. Collateral Obligations with a Bond Default Rate Mapping of .caa's maximum Loan Rating will be determined based on a mapping the lowest 5-year EDF in accordance with the table below:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Maximum Loan Rating** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Lower Bound** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Upper Bound** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Caa1 | 21.8877% | 38.1420% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Caa2 | 38.1420% | 48.2300% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Caa3 | 48.2300% | 100.0000% |

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## SCHEDULE 7
**BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE**

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## SCHEDULE 8
**CUSTODIAN FEE SCHEDULE**

Based upon an annual rate of average daily market value of all long securities and cash held in the portfolio\*:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.50 basis points

Minimum annual fee per fund $24,000 Plus portfolio transaction fees

***Portfolio Transaction Fees***

■$4.00 - Book entry DTC transaction, Federal Reserve transaction, principal paydown

■$7.00 - Repurchase agreement, reverse repurchase agreement, time deposit/CD or other non-depository transaction

■$8.00 - Option/SWAPS/future contract written, exercised or expired

■$15.00 - Mutual fund trade, Margin Variation Wire and outbound Fed wire

■$50.00 - Physical security transaction

■$5.00 - Check disbursement (waived if U.S. Bancorp is Administrator)

■$20.00 - Manual instructions fee. (Additional Per Securities and Cash Transactions)

■$20.00 - Cancellation/Repair fee. (Additional Per Securities and Cash Transactions)

■$6.50 - Per Non-USD wire.

■$30.00 - Per Non-FX Executed at U.S. Bank

■$25.00 - Monthly charge on zero valued securities (Per ISIN)

■$20.00 - Per Proxy Vote cast.

■$25.00 - Dormant account fee (one year no activity)

A transaction is a purchase/sale of a security, free receipt/free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange.

***Miscellaneous Expenses***

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred: expenses incurred in the safekeeping, delivery and receipt of securities, shipping, transfer fees, deposit withdrawals at custodian (DWAC) fees, SWIFT charges, negative interest charges and extraordinary expenses based upon complexity.

***Additional Services***

■Additional fees apply for global servicing. Fund of Fund expenses quoted separately.

■$600 per custody sub - account per year (e.g., per sub - adviser, segregated account, etc.)

■Class Action Services - $25 filing fee per class action per account, plus 3% of gross proceeds, up to a maximum per recovery not to exceed $3,000.

■No charge for the initial conversion free receipt.

■Overdrafts - charged to the account at prime interest rate plus 2%, unless a line of credit is in place

■Third Party lending - Additional fees will apply.

Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service

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being added. In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the

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extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., margin management services, securities lending services, compliance with new SEC rules and reporting requirements).

Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

\*Subject to annual CPI increase - All Urban Consumers - U.S. City Average" index, provided that the CPI adjustment will not decrease the base fees (even if the cumulative CPI rate at any point in time is negative).

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Additional Global Sub-Custodial Services Annual Fee Schedule

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safekeeping (BPS) | Transaction Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safekeeping (BPS) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Country | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Safekeeping (BPS) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction Fee |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Argentina | 18.00 | $30 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Hong Kong | 1.75 | $18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Poland | 8.00 | $25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Australia | 1.50 | $15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Hungary | 18.00 | $55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Portugal | 3.00 | $10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Austria | 1.70 | $12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Iceland | 15.00 | $48 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Qatar | 38.00 | $115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bahrain | 42.00 | $115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;India | 7.00 | $40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Romania | 30.00 | $85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh | 18.00 | $110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indonesia | 6.00 | $52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Russia | 12.00 | $175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Belgium | 1.00 | $8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ireland | 1.00 | $3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Saudi Arabia | 30.00 | $75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bermuda | 15.00 | $55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Israel | 10.00 | $26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Serbia | 60.00 | $165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Botswana | 24.00 | $45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Italy | 1.00 | $10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Singapore | 1.35 | $22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Brazil | 7.00 | $15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Japan | 1.00 | $6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovakia | 20.00 | $90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bulgaria | 24.00 | $68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Jordan | 40.00 | $125 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovenia | 20.00 | $90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | 1.20 | $6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kenya | 28.00 | $42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;South Africa | 1.75 | $12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chile | 13.00 | $40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kuwait | 38.00 | $110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;South Korea | 3.00 | $12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;China Connect | 18.00 | $20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Latvia | 15.00 | $65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Spain | 1.00 | $10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;China (B Shares) | 10.00 | $42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lithuania | 15.00 | $45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sri Lanka | 11.00 | $70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | 30.00 | $50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Luxembourg | 1.25 | $20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sweden | 1.25 | $10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Costa Rica | 15.00 | $55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malaysia | 3.00 | $35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Switzerland | 1.25 | $12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Croatia | 18.00 | $55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malta | 20.00 | $65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tanzania | 45.00 | $150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cyprus | 4.00 | $20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mauritius | 28.00 | $90 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Taiwan | 8.00 | $43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Czech Republic | 12.00 | $25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | 2.50 | $12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thailand | 3.00 | $25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Denmark | 1.25 | $10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Morocco | 28.00 | $68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tunisia | 38.00 | $42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Egypt | 18.00 | $50 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | 30.00 | $45 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Turkey | 9.00 | $12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Estonia | 6.00 | $25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Netherlands | 1.25 | $8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;UAE | 35.00 | $105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Eswatini | 28.00 | $55 | &nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand | 1.50 | $22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uganda | 40.00 | $90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Euroclear (Eurobonds) | 1.00 | $10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nigeria | 28.00 | $38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ukraine | 30.00 | $50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Euroclear<br>(Non-Eurobonds) | Rates are available upon request | Rates are available upon request | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Norway | <br>1.25 | <br>$10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>United Kingdom | <br>1.00 | <br>$3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Finland | 1.50 | $10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Oman | 42.00 | $100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uruguay | 45.00 | $55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;France | 1.00 | $8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan | 24.00 | $75 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Vietnam | 20.00 | $80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Germany | <br>1.00 | <br>$8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Panama | <br>65.00 | <br>$98 | &nbsp;&nbsp;West African Economic Monetary Union (WAEMU)\* | <br>38.00 | <br>$130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ghana | 25.00 | $40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peru | 30.00 | $60 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zambia | 28.00 | $45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greece | 4.00 | $20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | 3.50 | $38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zimbabwe | 28.00 | $45 |

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\*Transaction Fee includes: Receive Versus Payment (RVP), Delivery Versus Payment (DVP), FREE REC, and FREE DEL activity related to securities settlement within U.S. Bank sub-custodian network.

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# Global Custody Base Fee
$500 monthly base fee of per fund will apply. If no global assets are held within a given month, the monthly base charge will not apply for that month. "Safekeeping and transaction fees are assessed on security and currency transactions."

# Global Custody Tax Services:
■Global Filing: $500 per annum

■U.S. Domestic Filing: $250 per annum (Only ADRs)

■Any client who does not elect for tax services (and does them themselves, would be charged an out of pocket expense per the normal process).

# Miscellaneous Expenses
■Charges incurred by U.S. Bank, N.A. directly or through sub-custodians for account opening fees, tax reclaim fees, local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, foreign exchange transactions, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees, proxy services and other shareholder communications, recurring administration fees, negative interest charges, overdraft charges or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred.

■A surcharge may be added to certain miscellaneous expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate.

■SWIFT reporting and message fees.

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## EXHIBIT A-1
**[FORM OF TERM NOTE]**

$,

**FOR VALUE RECEIVED**, the undersigned (the "<u>Borrower</u>") hereby promises to pay to [INSERT NAME OF LENDER] (the "<u>Lender</u>") and its registered assigns on the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement hereinafter referred to) the principal sum of [DOLLAR AMOUNT] Dollars (or such lesser amount as shall equal the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Advances made by the Lender to the Borrower under the Credit and Security Agreement), in immediately available funds and in lawful money of the United States, and to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each such Advance, in like funds and money, from the Borrowing Date thereof until the principal amount thereof shall have been paid in full, at the rates per annum and on the dates provided in the Credit and Security Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit and Security Agreement.

This promissory note is a Note referred to in the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, (as from time to time amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the "<u>Credit and Security Agreement</u>"), among the Borrower, as borrower, the Lender, as lender, the other lenders from time to time parties thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian. The date and principal amount of each Advance (and stated interest thereon) made to the Borrower and of each repayment of principal thereon shall be recorded by the Lender or its designee on Schedule I attached to this Note, and the aggregate unpaid principal amount shown on such schedule shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount owing and unpaid on the Advances made by the Lender. The failure to record or any error in recording any such amount on such schedule shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligations of the Borrower hereunder or under the Credit and Security Agreement to repay the principal amount of the Advances together with all interest accrued thereon.

Except as permitted by Section 12.06 of the Credit and Security Agreement, this Note may not be participated by the Lender to any other Person. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Note may be participated in whole or in part only by registration of such participation on the Participant Register.

Except as permitted by Section 12.06 of the Credit and Security Agreement, this Note may not be assigned by the Lender to any other Person. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Note may be assigned or sold in whole or in part only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register.

This Note is a limited recourse obligation of the Borrower payable solely from the Collateral in accordance with the Credit and Security Agreement and following application of the Collateral in accordance with the priority of payments in the Credit and Security Agreement any outstanding but unpaid amounts will be extinguished and will not revive.

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The Lender hereby agrees not to institute against, or join, cooperate with or encourage any other Person in instituting against, the Borrower any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, arrangement, insolvency, moratorium or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings under federal or state bankruptcy or similar laws until at least two years and one day, or if longer, the applicable preference period then in effect plus one day, after the payment in full of the Advances and the termination of all Commitments.

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THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC

By: Name:

Title:

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SCHEDULE I

This Note evidences Advances made by [INSERT NAME OF LENDER] (the "<u>Lender</u>") to TCW DL VIII Financing LLC (the "<u>Borrower</u>") under the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, among the Borrower, as borrower, the Lender, as lender, the other lenders from time to time parties thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and

U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian, in the principal amounts and on the dates set forth below, subject to the payments and prepayments of principal set forth below:

PRINCIPAL

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ADVANCED

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AMOUNT PAID OR PREPAID

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PRINCIPAL BALANCE

OUTSTANDING NOTATION BY

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## EXHIBIT A-2
**[FORM OF REVOLVING NOTE]**

$,

**FOR VALUE RECEIVED**, the undersigned (the "<u>Borrower</u>") hereby promises to pay to [INSERT NAME OF LENDER] (the "<u>Lender</u>") and its registered assigns on the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement hereinafter referred to) the principal sum of [DOLLAR AMOUNT] Dollars (or such lesser amount as shall equal the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Advances made by the Lender to the Borrower under the Credit and Security Agreement), in immediately available funds and in lawful money of the United States, and to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each such Advance, in like funds and money, from the Borrowing Date thereof until the principal amount thereof shall have been paid in full, at the rates per annum and on the dates provided in the Credit and Security Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit and Security Agreement.

This promissory note is a Note referred to in the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, (as from time to time amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the "<u>Credit and Security Agreement</u>"), among the Borrower, as borrower, the Lender, as lender, the other lenders from time to time parties thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian. The date and principal amount of each Advance (and stated interest thereon) made to the Borrower and of each repayment of principal thereon shall be recorded by the Lender or its designee on Schedule I attached to this Note, and the aggregate unpaid principal amount shown on such schedule shall be prima facie evidence of the principal amount owing and unpaid on the Advances made by the Lender. The failure to record or any error in recording any such amount on such schedule shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligations of the Borrower hereunder or under the Credit and Security Agreement to repay the principal amount of the Advances together with all interest accrued thereon.

Except as permitted by Section 12.06 of the Credit and Security Agreement, this Note may not be participated by the Lender to any other Person. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Note may be participated in whole or in part only by registration of such participation on the Participant Register.

Except as permitted by Section 12.06 of the Credit and Security Agreement, this Note may not be assigned by the Lender to any other Person. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Note may be assigned or sold in whole or in part only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register.

This Note is a limited recourse obligation of the Borrower payable solely from the Collateral in accordance with the Credit and Security Agreement and following application of the Collateral in accordance with the priority of payments in the Credit and Security Agreement any

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outstanding but unpaid amounts will be extinguished and will not revive.

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The Lender hereby agrees not to institute against, or join, cooperate with or encourage any other Person in instituting against, the Borrower any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, arrangement, insolvency, moratorium or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings under federal or state bankruptcy or similar laws until at least two years and one day, or if longer, the applicable preference period then in effect plus one day, after the payment in full of the Advances and the termination of all Commitments.

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THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC

By: Name:

Title:

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SCHEDULE I

This Note evidences Advances made by [INSERT NAME OF LENDER] (the "<u>Lender</u>") to TCW DL VIII Financing LLC (the "<u>Borrower</u>") under the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, among the Borrower, as borrower the Lender, as lender, the other lenders from time to time parties thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and

U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian, in the principal amounts and on the dates set forth below, subject to the payments and prepayments of principal set forth below:

PRINCIPAL

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ADVANCED

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AMOUNT PAID OR PREPAID

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PRINCIPAL BALANCE

OUTSTANDING NOTATION BY

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## EXHIBIT B
**[FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING]**

[Date]

PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent

300 Fifth Avenue, Floor 11

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attention: Tony Stahley

The [Revolving Lenders][Term Lenders] party to the Credit and Security Agreement referred to below

<u>NOTICE OF BORROWING</u>

This Notice of Borrowing is made pursuant to Section 2.02 of that certain Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, (as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented, waived or modified, the "<u>Credit and Security Agreement</u>"), among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as borrower (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), the Lenders from time to time parties thereto (collectively, the "<u>Lenders</u>"), PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent (the "<u>Facility Agent</u>"), Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit and Security Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Borrower hereby requests that on , (the "<u>Borrowing Date</u>") it receive Borrowings under the Credit and Security Agreement in an aggregate principal amount of Dollars ($) (the "<u>Requested Amount</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The Borrower requests that the Requested Amount be made available in the form of a [Revolving Advance] [Term Advance].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.The Borrower hereby gives notice of its request for a [Revolving Advance][Term Advance] in the aggregate principal amount equal to the Requested Amount to the [Revolving Lenders][Term Lenders] and the Facility Agent pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit and Security Agreement and requests the [Revolving Lenders][Term Lenders] to remit, or cause to be remitted, the proceeds thereof to the Principal Collection Account in its respective [Revolving Percentage][Term Percentage] of the Requested Amount.

[4.] [The Borrower hereby gives notice of its request for a Revolving Advance [[in an amount at least equal to the Collateral Exposure Amount to the Revolving Lenders]] and the Facility Agent pursuant to Section 2.02(a) of the Credit and Security Agreement and requests the Revolving Lenders to remit, or cause to be remitted $[ ] of the proceeds thereof to the Revolving Reserve Account in its respective Revolving Percentage of the Requested Amount and $[ ] of the proceeds thereof to the Principal Collection

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Account in its respective Revolving Percentage of the Requested Amount.]1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The Borrower certifies that immediately before and after giving effect to the proposed Borrowing on the Borrowing Date each of the applicable conditions precedent set forth in Section 3.02 of the Credit and Security Agreement is satisfied, including:

&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 the initial Borrowing under the Credit and Security Agreement, the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section 3.01</u> shall have been fully satisfied on or prior to the Borrowing Date referred to above;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)immediately after the making of the Advance requested herein on the Borrowing Date, there is no Borrowing Base Deficiency;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)the Interest Coverage Test shall be satisfied;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)each of the representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in Article IV of the Credit and Security Agreement and the other Facility Documents is true and correct in all material respects as of such Borrowing Date (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to any earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)no Default, Event of Default or Early Amortization Event described in Section

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.01 of the Credit and Security Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of the making of such Advance or shall result upon the making of such Advance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6)no Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing or, if a Low Diversity Event has occurred and is continuing, the Low Diversity Threshold is satisfied; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7)the provisions of Section 10.02 have been satisfied as of the date of purchase in connection with any acquisition of additional Collateral Obligations with the proceeds of the applicable Advance.

**WITNESS** my hand on this day of , .

[TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC,

as Borrower] [or]

1 To be used for the Notice of Borrowing on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date pursuant to Section 2.02(a) of the Credit and Security Agreement.

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[TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY,

as Collateral Manager for, and on behalf of, TCW DL VIII Financing LLC]

By: Name:

Title:

cc: Collateral Agent

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## EXHIBIT C
**[FORM OF NOTICE OF PREPAYMENT]**

PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent

300 Fifth Avenue, Floor 11

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attention: Tony Stahley

PNC Bank, National Association, 1600 Market Street, 21st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Lawrence Beller

The Lenders party to the

Credit and Security Agreement referred to below

<u>NOTICE OF PREPAYMENT</u>

This Notice of Prepayment is made pursuant to Section 2.05 of that certain Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022, among TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as borrower (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), the lenders from time to time parties thereto (collectively, the "<u>Lenders</u>"), PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent, Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian (as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented, waived or modified, the "<u>Credit and Security Agreement</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit and Security Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Borrower hereby gives notice that on , (the "<u>Prepayment</u> <u>Date</u>") it will make a prepayment under the Credit and Security Agreement in the principal amount of Dollars ($) (the "<u>Prepayment Amount</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The Borrower hereby gives notice of intent to prepay in the aggregate principal amount equal to the Prepayment Amount to the [Revolving Lenders][Term Lenders] pursuant to Section 2.05 of the Credit and Security Agreement and will remit, or cause to be remitted, the proceeds thereof to the account of each [Revolving Lender][Term Lender] set forth in Schedule I hereto in an amount equal to its respective [Revolving Percentage][Term Percentage] of the Prepayment Amount.

WITNESS my hand on this day of , .

[TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC,

as Borrower] [or]

[TCW ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, C-1

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as Collateral Manager for, and on behalf of, TCW DL VIII Financing LLC]

By: Name:

Title:

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Schedule I

[Describe accounts of the Lenders]

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## EXHIBIT D
**[FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE]**

Reference is made to the Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "<u>Credit and</u> <u>Security Agreement</u>"), among [INSERT NAME OF ASSIGNING LENDER] (the "<u>Assignor</u>"), the other lenders from time to time parties thereto (together with the Assignor, the "<u>Lenders</u>"), Alter Domus (US) LLC, as Collateral Agent and Collateral Administrator, U.S. Bank National Association, as Custodian, PNC Bank, National Association, as Facility Agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, the "<u>Facility Agent</u>"), and TCW DL VIII Financing LLC, as borrower (the "<u>Borrower</u>"). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit and Security Agreement.

The Assignor and the "<u>Assignee</u>" referred to on Schedule I hereto agree 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.As of the Assignment Effective Date (as defined below), the Assignor

hereby absolutely and unconditionally sells and assigns, without recourse, to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby purchases and assumes, without recourse to or representation of any kind (except as set forth below) from Assignor, an interest in and to the Assignor's rights and obligations under the Credit and Security Agreement and under the other Facility Documents equal to the [Revolving Percentage][Term Percentage] specified on Schedule I hereto, including the Assignor's [Revolving Percentage][Term Percentage] specified on Schedule I hereto of the outstanding principal amount of the [Revolving Advances][Term Advances] to the Borrower (such rights and obligations assigned hereby being the "<u>Assigned Interests</u>"). After giving effect to such sale, assignment and assumption, the Assignee's ["<u>Revolving Percentage</u>"]["<u>Term</u> <u>Percentage</u>"] and "<u>Percentage</u>" will be as set forth on Schedule I hereto. [The Assignor shall pay to the Assignee the Assignee's "Percentage" of any structuring fee amount received by the Assignor prior to the Assignment Effective Date (as specified in Schedule I hereto) to the account set forth in Schedule I hereto.]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower, the Facility Agent, the Collateral Manager or any other Person, or the performance or observance by any Person of any of its obligations under any Facility Document or any instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.The Assignee (i) confirms that it has received a copy of the Credit and Security Agreement and the other Facility Documents, together with copies of any [financial statements/information] delivered pursuant to Section 5.01 of the Credit and Security Agreement 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 Acceptance; (ii) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Facility 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 or in connection with any of the Facility Documents; (iii) appoints and authorizes the Facility Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under the Facility Documents as are delegated to the Facility Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (iv) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of the Facility Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

[4. The Assignee, by checking the box below, (i) acknowledges that it is required to be a Qualified Purchaser for purposes of the Investment Company Act at the time it becomes a Lender and on each date on which an Advance is made under the Credit and Security Agreement and (ii) represents and warrants to the Assignor, the Borrower and the Agents that the Assignee is a Qualified Purchaser:

![img144892429_5.gif](img144892429_5.gif)By checking this box, the Assignee represents and warrants that it is a Qualified Purchaser.]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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.The Assignee severally represents that (i) its purchase and assumption of the Assigned Interests will not constitute or result in a Prohibited Transaction or violation under any applicable similar laws, and (ii) at least one of the following statements is an accurate representation as to each source of funds (a "Source") to be used by such Assignee to pay the purchase price of such Assigned Interest to be purchased by such Assignee hereunder:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Source is an "insurance company general account" (as the term is defined in the United States Department of Labor's Prohibited Transaction Exemption ("PTE") 95-60) in respect of which the reserves and liabilities (as defined by the annual statement for life insurance companies approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the "NAIC Annual Statement")) for the general account contract(s) held by or on behalf of any employee benefit plan together with the amount of the reserves and liabilities for the general account contract(s) held by or on behalf of any other employee benefit plans maintained by the same employer (or affiliate thereof as defined in PTE 95-60) or by the same employee organization in the general account do not exceed 10% of the total reserves and liabilities of the general account (exclusive of separate account liabilities) plus surplus as set forth in the NAIC Annual Statement filed with such Assignee's state of domicile; 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;(b)the Source is a separate account that is maintained solely in connection with such Assignee's fixed contractual obligations under which the amounts payable, or credited, to any employee benefit plan (or its related trust) that has any interest in such separate account (or to any participant or beneficiary of such plan (including any

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annuitant)) are not affected in any manner by the investment performance of the separate account; 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)the Source is either (i) an insurance company pooled separate account, within the meaning of PTE 90-1, or (ii) a bank collective investment fund, within the meaning of the PTE 91-38 and, except as disclosed by such Assignee to the Borrower in writing pursuant to this clause (c), no employee benefit plan or group of plans maintained by the same employer or employee organization beneficially owns more than 10% of all assets allocated to such pooled separate account or collective investment fund; 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;(d)the Source constitutes assets of an "investment fund" (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14, as amended (the "QPAM Exemption")) managed by a "qualified professional asset manager" or "QPAM" (within the meaning of Part VI of the QPAM Exemption), no employee benefit plan's assets that are included in such investment fund, when combined with the assets of all other employee benefit plans established or maintained by the same employer or by an affiliate (within the meaning of Section VI(c)(1) of the QPAM Exemption) of such employer or by the same employee organization and managed by such QPAM, exceed 20% of the total client assets managed by such QPAM, the conditions of Part I(c) and (g) of the QPAM Exemption are satisfied, neither the QPAM nor a person controlling or controlled by the QPAM (applying the definition of "control" in Section VI(e) of the QPAM Exemption) owns a 10% or more interest in the Borrower and (i) the identity of such QPAM, and (ii) the names of all employee benefit plans whose assets managed by the QPAM in the investment fund, when combined with the assets of other plans established or maintained by the same employer (or affiliate thereof described in Section VI(c)(1) of the QPAM Exemption) or by the same employee organization, represent 10% or more of the assets of the investment fund have been disclosed to the Borrower in writing pursuant to this clause (d); 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;(e)the Source constitutes assets of a "plan(s)" (within the meaning of Section IV of PTE 96-23, as amended (the "INHAM Exemption")) managed by an "in-house asset manager" or "INHAM" (within the meaning of Part IV of the INHAM Exemption), the conditions of Part I(a), (g) and (h) of the INHAM Exemption are satisfied, neither the INHAM nor a person controlling or controlled by the INHAM (applying the definition of "control" in Section IV(d) of the INHAM Exemption) owns a 10% or more interest in the Borrower and (i) the identity of such INHAM, and (ii) the name(s) of the employee benefit plan(s) whose assets constitute the Source have been disclosed to the Borrower in writing pursuant to this clause (e); 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;(f)the Source is a governmental plan; 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;(g)the Source is one or more employee benefit plans, or a separate account or trust fund comprised of one or more employee benefit plans, or one or more "plans," within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(1) of the Code, each of which has been identified to the Borrower in writing pursuant to this clause (g); 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;(h)the Source does not include "plan assets," within the meaning of Section

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3(42) of ERISA and Department of Labor Regulations Section 2510.3-101, of any employee benefit plan subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of Title I of ERISA or of any plan to which Section 4975 of the Code applies.

As used in this Section 5, the terms "employee benefit plan", "governmental plan", and "separate account" shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in Section 3(3), 3(32) and 3(17), respectively, of ERISA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.Following the execution of this Assignment and Acceptance, it will be delivered to the Facility Agent for acceptance and recording by the Facility Agent. The effective date for this Assignment and Acceptance (the "<u>Assignment Effective Date</u>") shall be the date of acceptance hereof by the Facility Agent, unless a later effective date is specified on Schedule I hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.Upon such acceptance and recording by the Facility Agent, as of the Assignment Effective Date, (i) the Assignee shall be a party to and bound by the provisions of the Credit and Security Agreement and, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, have the rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder and under any other Facility Document, (ii) without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Assignee expressly acknowledges and agrees to its obligations of indemnification to the Agents pursuant to and as provided in Section 11.04 thereof, and (iii) the Assignor shall, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Credit and Security Agreement and under any other Facility Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.Upon such acceptance and recording by the Facility Agent, from and after the Assignment Effective Date, the Borrower shall make all payments under the Credit and Security Agreement in respect of the Assigned Interest to the Assignee. The Assignor and Assignee shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments under the Credit and Security Agreement and the Assigned Interests for periods prior to the Assignment Effective Date directly between themselves.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.This Assignment and Acceptance shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.This Assignment and Acceptance may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto 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. Delivery of an executed counterpart of Schedule I to this Assignment and Acceptance by telecopier shall be effective as a delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Acceptance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignor and the Assignee have caused Schedule I to this Assignment and Acceptance to be executed by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date specified thereon.

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Schedule I

["<u>Revolving Percentage</u>"] ["<u>Term Percentage</u>"]

transferred by Assignor: %

"<u>Percentage</u>"

transferred by Assignor: %

**Assignor Wiring Instructions:1**

*For receipt of payment from Assignee on Assignment Effective Date:*

Bank Name: PNC Bank, N.A. ABA#: 43000096

Account Name: Commercial Loans Account #: [ ]

Attn:

Reference: TCW Direct Lending VIII

*For payment of structuring fee on Assignment Effective Date:*

Bank Name: PNC Bank, N.A. ABA #: 043000096

Account Name: PNC Bank, National Association

Account #: [ ] Attn: Alex Langly

Reference: Cost Center [0087001], TCW Direct Lending VIII

**<u>Assignee Wiring Instructions:</u>**

*For payment to Assignor on Assignment Effective Date:*

Bank Name:

ABA#:

Account Name:

Account #:

**1** To be updated.

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Attn:

Reference:

*For receipt of structuring fee on Assignment Effective Date:*

Bank Name:

ABA #:

Account Name:

Account #:

Attn:

Reference:

*For ongoing principal and interest:*

Bank Name:

ABA #:

Account Name:

Account #:

Attn:

Reference:

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Assignor:

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[INSERT NAME OF ASSIGNOR]

as Assignor

By: Authorized Signatory

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Assignee:

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[INSERT NAME OF ASSIGNEE]

as Assignee

By: Authorized Signatory

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Accepted this day of

,

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Facility Agent

By: Authorized Signatory

Acknowledged this day of

,

ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC,

as Collateral Agent

By: Authorized Signatory

[Consented to this day of

,

TCW DL VIII FINANCING LLC,

as Borrower

By: Name:

Title:]2

2 Insert in an Assignment and Acceptance if Borrower consent is required

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## EXHIBIT E
**[FORM OF ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENT]**

(see Account Control Agreement)

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## Exhibit 31.1

## Exhibit 31.1
**<u>PRESIDENT CERTIFICATION</u>**

I, Richard T. Miller, certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: May 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Richard T. Miller |
|  |  | Richard T. Miller |
|  |  | President |
|  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.2

## Exhibit 31.2
**<u>CFO CERTIFICATION</u>**

I, Andrew J. Kim, certify that:

(1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC;

(2)Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4)The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: May 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Andrew J. Kim |
|  |  | Andrew J. Kim |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**Certification of President Pursuant to**

**Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)**

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC (the "Company") for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Richard T. Miller, as President of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer's knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| /s/ Richard T. Miller | /s/ Richard T. Miller |
| Name: | Richard T. Miller |
| Title: | President |
| Date: | May 13, 2026 |

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The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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## Exhibit 32.2

**Exhibit 32.2**

**Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to**

**Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)**

In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of TCW Direct Lending VIII LLC (the "Company") for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Andrew J. Kim, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer's knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|
| /s/ Andrew J. Kim | /s/ Andrew J. Kim |
| Name:  | Andrew J. Kim |
| Title:  | Chief Financial Officer |
| Date:  | May 13, 2026 |

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The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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